Adjunct Professor in Sociology

George Fox University announces an adjunct position in Sociology, to begin in January 2019.

George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Professors teach all truth as God's truth, integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ, bringing the divine revelations through sense, reason, and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture. As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented on our faculty.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide classroom instruction of one section of: SOCI 220 Men and Women in Society. Examine how societies construct gender similarities and differences.
• This course takes a sociological approach to studying the impact of gender upon individuals and social institutions, and the implications of a sociological understanding of gender for the Christian faith will be explored.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers in a timely manner. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records, and record these in university system in a timely manner. Schedule office hours for individual instruction as needed.
• Lectures are scheduled for Wed. 6:30-9:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sociology required; Ph.D. preferred. An applicant who holds an undergraduate degree in Sociology combined with a graduate degree in a related field (e.g. Social Work, Criminal Justice) will be considered.
• Teaching experience at the college level preferred.
• A commitment to working with a diverse population of students is essential; demonstrated experience in this area is preferred.

Application Procedures apply only through this website   

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement:

• Cover letter that addresses the integration of faith and learning.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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