Instructor in Sociology
Syracuse University
United States

As determined by department/chair

The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University seeks a part-time instructor to teach 1 open section of Sociology 101 – Introduction to Sociology Fall ’23, (3 credits). Online

Course Description: This course focuses on the principal concepts, methods, and findings in sociology. Societal structures, processes, institutions, and social roles from both macro and microanalytic human behavior perspectives.

PhD (preferred) or Master’s Degree (required). Significant experience in the field

Candidates must have significant teaching and/or professional experience in this field. Additional qualifications include:

• Online teaching experience

• Experience with instructional design preferred

• The ability to be self-directed with broadly-defined guidelines

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and efficiently with diverse people in a
 multidisciplinary environment

• Interest in learning to use new technological tools to engage students in a virtual
 classroom environment

This position is anticipated to be filled on a fully remote basis. Not all geographical areas within the United States are eligible. Employment offers at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

For each online section:

• Conduct live discussions weekly incorporating group work, case studies or other online
 pedagogy tools, incorporating material covered asynchronously, as well as student
 questions, items in the news that apply to course concepts, and other external
 sources or guests relevant to course content, etc.

• View asynchronous content and student work and inquiries in advance of weekly live
 sessions

• Grade assignments and exams quickly and provide relevant feedback to students

• Maintain regularly scheduled virtual office hours

• Submit progress reports and final grades according to University regulations

• Participate in instructor meetings quarterly

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Please attach cover letter and CV.

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