Adjunct Instructor (Sociology)

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Position Information

Working Title Adjunct Instructor (Sociology) Position Number FA9976 Appointment Type By semester: Fall FTE .25 = 10 hours/week

Position Overview

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Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Social Work prepares students to become practitioners adept at working with populations on micro, mezzo, and macro system levels.

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to deliver high-quality instruction in undergraduate sociology general education courses. The adjunct faculty member will teach up to nine credit hours per semester on a part-time basis, ensuring that course content aligns with established student learning outcomes. Additional responsibilities include engaging students in meaningful dialogue, promoting critical thinking, and assessing student performance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to deliver instruction in multiple formats, with a preference for day-time in-person teaching, but also including online and hybrid modalities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with diverse student populations.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and best practices in sociology education.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and instructional technologies.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines for grading, providing feedback, and submitting reports.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Master or PhD in Sociology
• Preferred teaching/training experience

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F000226 Open Date 03/31/2026 Close Date 06/30/2026 Open Until Filled No Date Position Available 07/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Criminal Background required for selected candidate

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• DD-214 (Veterans Only)
• Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

Supplemental Questions

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