ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary:

The Social and Behavioral Sciences department at Colorado Mesa University is seeking an adjunct instructor of sociology. Colorado Mesa University is a state-funded, largely undergraduate institution that emphasizes quality teaching. The standard course in sociology at CMU is a 3-credit hour class. The instructor will teach one course to start, with the potential for future offerings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Teaching introductory-level sociology courses such as Marriage and Families, General Sociology, and/or Social Problems.  
• Teaching in other areas of specialization within the sociology discipline will be considered, requisite with the candidate’s experience and expertise.
• The ability to teach in-person lecture format, as well as online.
• The ability to teach quality courses including delivering course content, facilitating student discussions and activities, assessing student learning, and providing timely and responsive communication and feedback to students.

Salary:

$600.00 - $850.00 per credit hour. Adjunct faculty are paid on a per credit hour basis, commensurate with education and experience.

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Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Master’s degree in Sociology.
• Experience teaching introductory-level sociology courses.
• Experience with basic classroom technology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates that can demonstrate excellence in teaching the required courses for this position will be given preference.
• Candidates with experience using the Desire 2 Learn (D2L) learning management system will be given preference.
• Candidates with strong communication skills and demonstrated responsiveness to students will be given preference.

DIRECT INQUIRIES CONTACT: Megan Henley, mhenley@coloradomesa.edu

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.