Job Description
Adjunct Professor - Sociology/Anthropology
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma
City
493371 Campus OSU-Oklahoma City
Contact Name & Email Dr. Weaver,
dorothy.weaver@okstate.edu
Work Schedule Courses may be day or evening.
Appointment Length 6 months or less
Hiring
Range $750 per credit hour or $800 per credit hour for a class with a lab, based on full enrollment.
Special
Instructions to Applicants Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration. Official transcripts will be required
upon hire.
About this Position Adjunct Instructor - Sociology & Anthropology Join our dynamic and
student-centered academic community! We're seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Adjunct Instructor to teach undergraduate courses in
Sociology and Anthropology.
If you're passionate about inspiring students to think critically about society and culture, we invite
you to apply and make a meaningful impact in our learning community.
Job Summary: To develop in each student
the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter presented to them in order for that student to become a
positive member of the community.
Essential Job Functions: - Maintain student and course records with updates
on the learning management system.
- Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all
courses.
- Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
- Completes all mandatory training.
- Fulfill all
requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
The duties listed in this
job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements
of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Required Qualifications - Associate's
Education: - Associate or Bachelor degree and
licensure/certification in discipline required (technical program/non-transfer classes)
- Master's Degree in discipline or related
area or Master's Degree with 18 hours in discipline required (transfer classes)
(degree must be conferred on or before agreed
upon start date) - Work Experience:
- Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have
documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission's publication on
Determining Qualified Faculty, and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.
- Programs with
discipline-specific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements.
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Dependent on course
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Required: - Teaching Competence - Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and
assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
- Communication skills - Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English;
requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and
independent judgment.
- Computer skills - Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well
as e-mail and internet, and learning management systems.
- Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand
with positivity and professionalism.
- Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.
Preferred
Qualifications Working Conditions: - Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends.
- Work will be performed in an office and
classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication
platforms.
Physical Requirements: - Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking, and
listening.
- Duties require extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
- Requires possible
lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the
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Job Tags
Work experience placement, Work at office, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift