Part Time Faculty SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Online Summer 2025 Part Time Temporary

The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University seeks a part-time instructor to teach 2 open sections of Sociology 101 – Introduction to Sociology- ONLINE Summer 2025 (3 credits).

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.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of an MA in Sociology or a closely related discipline. Preference will be given to ABD and PhD level students from our program, and to instructors who have previously taught for us.
• Evidence of effective teaching experience is necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Posting appropriate class materials online.
• Preparation of lectures, projects, or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regular and timely communication with all students.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meeting all designated class periods.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.

Application Instructions:

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae (resume) and cover letter.