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Adjunct for Inequality in American Society
5600 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Part-time
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Position Title:
Adjunct for Inequality in American SocietyTime Type:
Part timePosition Summary and Qualifications:
Teach one-credit Inequality in American Society (INT 151) class. Work collaboratively and professionally with other faculty who are teaching this class.—
Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) offers a wide variety of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate and certificate programs. With a commitment to personalized attention through a low faculty to student ratio, SJU may call on the expertise of adjunct instructors to complement the work of full-time faculty across all of its colleges and schools.
SJU appoints part-time, non-tenure track adjunct instructors on a semester-to-semester basis with no guarantee of consecutive appointments. Re-appointment is based on university need, student enrollment, and satisfactory performance. Applicants for these positions are screened on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the department chair. Compensation for adjunct instructors is commensurate with educational credentials, professional, experience and instructional background. Adjunct instructors are bound to the terms and conditions of employment at Saint Joseph’s University, including but not limited to the Faculty Handbook. More information about SJU’s academic programs is available online at: www.sju.edu/degree-programs.
Note to Applicants: Applicants should upload a resume and letter of interest to the "Resume/CV and Supporting Materials" field. Do not submit your application until all attachments have been added.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide support and guidance to students
Instruct an assigned course, providing syllabi and other instructional materials
Use of university learning management systems to deliver instruction
Plan, develop, and teach well-organized classes and present other learning opportunities for students in accordance with student learning outcomes for the course.
Prepare curriculum materials, including course outlines, syllabi, and other instructional materials in keeping with departmental and college principles.
Uphold and comply with faculty responsibilities as described in the "Faculty Responsibilities" section of the Faculty Handbook.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities
Seek always to promote a spirit of collegiality in dealings with college staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required
Master's degree
Knowledge of content related to inequality in the U.S.
Preferred
Some teaching experience
Work Hours:
The sections of the class are taught between 8 a.m. and 6:30 pm.
Physical and Other Requirements:
May require standing for long periods of time
May require talking for long periods of time
May require carrying course materials
Modality:
Fully online OR In-person only
Pay Transparency:
Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.
Notice to Out of State Applicants: Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents for positions with over 50% work time on a SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.
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Applicant Information & Disclosures
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Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview
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