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Part-time Instructor (Pool) - Sociology and Community Development

APSUClarksville🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typePart Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationClarksville, United States

Job description

The Department of Sociology at Austin Peay State University is currently seeking qualified applicants to join our Adjunct Instructor Pool. This pool will be used to fill part-time, temporary teaching positions on an as-needed basis for upcoming semesters.

Adjunct instructors will teach undergraduate courses in sociology, which may include— but are not limited to—Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Race and Ethnicity, Gender and Society, and Sociology of the Family. Courses may be offered in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare and deliver course content in alignment with department standards
  • Evaluate and grade student work in a timely manner
  • Maintain regular communication with students and department leadership
  • Uphold academic integrity and foster a respectful learning environment

Physical Requirements

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Required Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Sociology or a closely related field from an accredited institution
  • Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the college level Strong communication and organizational skills
  • A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Sociology
  • Familiarity with D2L

Required Documents
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae


Optional Documents
1. Unofficial Transcript
2. Letter of Recommendation 1
3. Letter of Recommendation 2
4. Letter of Recommendation 3

The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department.
Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references,
one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application
materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV/Resume.
If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online
application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application.
Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to
“facultyapplications@apsu.edu” or hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human
Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired
position clearly indicated after your online application is completed.
If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official
transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered
a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format
to your online application.
You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or
any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been
submitted.
Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu

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