Adjunct Faculty, Sociology

Job Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Sociology

Full or Part Time:

Part time

Hours:

20

Exempt:

Yes

Supervisory Org:

Sociology (JM-AJ)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

The Adjunct Faculty member provides high-quality instruction on a part-time, semester-by-semester contract basis. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, delivering lectures, and assessing student performance. The role is designed to support the department's academic goals while enhancing the learning experience for students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and deliver instructional content in Sociology. Develop and distribute syllabi, assignments, and exams.
• Evaluate and grade student performance, providing feedback as needed.
• Maintain office hours to support student learning and provide academic guidance.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to curriculum development as needed.
• Stay current with developments in the field and incorporate new knowledge into instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General supervision is received from the Dean of the College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences and/or Department Chair.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Sociology or related discipline.
• Previous teaching experience at the college or university level preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed inside a classroom environment, with occasional requirements to engage in administrative tasks outside the classroom.
• Some weeknights and weekends may be required depending on the course schedule and student needs.
• This position is not eligible for remote work
• All work associated with this position must be performed within the state of Michigan

Scheduled weekly hours vary depending on class contract load. Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout their employment. The university does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this job classification. Since SVSU does not participate in E-Verify, candidates for employment are not eligible for STEM OPT extensions.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU has been named a “Great College to Work For” on nine separate occasions.

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU has twice earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.

More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that is rated No. 2 among all public universities in the U.S. SVSU fields 21 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, .