Colorado Mesa University
Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer of Sociology
CMU Main Campus, Grand Junction, CO
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About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Sociology.
- Experience teaching introductory-level sociology courses.
- Experience with basic classroom technology
- 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.
- Minimum Qualifications Required:
Nice to have
- Candidates that can demonstrate excellence in teaching the required courses for this position will be given preference.
- Candidates with strong communication skills and demonstrated responsiveness to students will be given preference.
- Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
- DIRECT INQUIRIES CONTACT: Megan Henley, mhenley@coloradomesa.edu
Compensation
- $600k-$850k
Benefits
- Adjunct faculty are paid on a per credit hour basis, commensurate with education and experience.
- Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.
- 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.
- You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.
- To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email.
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