"Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of Sociology"

Position

Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of Sociology

Division:

Liberal Arts and Humanities

Department:

Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology 

Reports to:

Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology 

Position Summary

Livingstone College is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Sociology beginning the Spring 2024 semester to teach various courses in Sociology. Teaching needs range from Principles of Sociology, Social Change, Social Theory, and Social Stratification. Advising for the Sociology learning community and serving on campus committees are additional assigned responsibilities. This is not an online or remote position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The results you will deliver each day that matter most!

Under the direction of the Chair, the Instructor/Assistant will:

• Utilizing effective teaching and learning practices such as presentations, demonstrations, class discussion, infusion of technology in course assignments, and other appropriate modes of educational delivery.
• Preparing course outlines and syllabi in accordance with program standards and in collaboration with the director of the department.
• Leading and monitoring classroom instruction that promotes educational and learning progress.
• Evaluating and grading student performance and posting attendance and grades in a timely manner.
• Other contractual duties as assigned.

Education/ Experience

What you will need to be successful!

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Sociology. PhD in Sociology is preferred.

At least two years of post-master’s degree experience working in the profession.

Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level.

Successful experience with traditional face-to-face classes.

Participating in curriculum/program development.

Academic advising and degree auditing.

Other skills and abilities include strong written and oral communication skills and knowledge of learning management platform such as Blackboard.

Working knowledge of Office Suite.

Positive evaluations of classroom management and instructional strategies.

About Livingstone College: http://Livingstone.edu

Livingstone College is an equal opportunity employer that employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, political affiliation or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state or local law. Livingstone College complies with all laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates and employees. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the interview process are requested to contact Human Resources in order to arrange such accommodation. We offer competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.