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Adjunct Faculty - Sociology

Harper College

Job Description

This is an adjunct instructor position beginning in Spring 2027. We are looking for candidates who are committed to student success and have experience delivering instruction in various modalities. A successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the classroom as well as an understanding of theoretical concepts within the discipline.

Qualifications

Starting Pay Rate: Per Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale

Schedule Information: Days/evenings/weekends depending upon course schedule
***This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates for the above subjects. As teaching needs arise, these applications will be reviewed for possible interviews***

The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Your application can remain "Under Review by Committee" for 18 months. You may check your status at any time by logging into jobs.harpercollege.edu with your username and password.


Job Description: This is an adjunct instructor position. We are looking for candidates who are committed to student success and have experience delivering instruction in various modalities. A successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the classroom as well as an understanding of theoretical concepts within the discipline.

Education Requirements: Minimum of Masters degree in Sociology
Experience Requirements: Minimum of one year of college level teaching experience*

* Neither Teaching Assistant (TA) nor online-only teaching experience would be considered equivalent to college teaching.
Required Documents: ***A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process***
Vacancy posted 11 hours ago
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