Instructor - Sociology and Community Development

Position Information

Posting Number	2012614Faculty
Working Title	Instructor - Sociology and Community Development
Pay Rate	Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education.
Regular/Temporary	Temporary
If temporary, list duration
Type of Appointment	Temporary
Contract Period	9 month
Employment Category
Adjunct Position?

Position Summary Information

Position Summary	The Department of Sociology and Community Development invites applications for a three-year renewable Instructor position beginning August 2024. This position is responsible for teaching 15 credit hours per semester, which may include classes during the day or evening. A minimum of 6 credits will taught in-person on campus; additional classes may be in-person, hybrid, or online. The successful candidate will offer introductory and upper-division courses in the Sociology and Community Development curriculum. Responsibilities may include course development and course updates and actively contributing to the undergraduate teaching mission of the department. Requires a willingness to be involved in activities including professional development, committee membership, curriculum review, academic assessment, and participation in systematic planning for program evaluation. Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities	• Teach on ground, hybrid or online courses in introductory sociology and advanced courses in the candidate’s area of expertise • Serve on departmental committees · Meet weekly office hours and other duties required to meet student, employer, and college needs. • Contribute to the growth and development of the department through recruiting activities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	• Demonstrate willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of the University, College and Department. • Be willing to teach at times, places, and modalities necessary to meet student needs. • Be willing to adopt innovative teaching methods and delivery as appropriate. • Possess the knowledge, talents, and skills in the discipline to promote effective teaching. • Demonstrate respect for the diverse learning needs of students. • Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement curriculum objectives and content for courses offered and taught in one’s curriculum area. • Demand and maintain high standards and expectations for all students. • Implement teaching activities and a diversity of teaching techniques, procedures, and resources including application of technology. • Develop and implement evaluation and assessment techniques that are appropriate for each course. • Be available, knowledgeable, and demonstrate proficiency in the practice of academic advisement of students. · Meet weekly office hours and other duties required to meet student, employer, and college needs. • Serve effectively on committees and other appropriate functions that assist in University governance.
Physical Requirements	Ability to teach on ground classes that may last up to 1 hour and 20 minutes each.
Required Minimum Qualifications	• Master’s degree in Sociology or similar field. (Preference will be given to degree in sociology) • Demonstrated competency in teaching introductory Sociology by at least two (2) years of teaching experience at the university level. • Evidence of potential ability in scholarly and creative achievement, and/or professional contributions and activities. • Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff and the community. • Evidence of good character, mature attitude, and professional integrity. • A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date	05/21/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	If you would like to attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Letter of Reference” tab. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to “[email protected]” 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. 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. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. 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. So as to not delay the interview process for this position, it is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Unofficial Transcript” tab before finalizing and submitting your application. Please refer all questions to [email protected] IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS