Part Time Instructor - SOC Introduction to Sociology -Winterlude

Part Time Instructor - SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
-Winterlude

Job Title Part Time Instructor - SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
-Winterlude

Location

Campus

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $1,400 - $2,000 per credit hour

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

As determined by department/chair

Job Type

Job Type Part-time

Rank

Rank PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code UA

Job Description

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
-Winterlude (3 credits). Online 12/16/26
-1/8/27
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 instructors who have previously taught for us.

Job Specific Qualifications

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.
• Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

Tools/Equipment

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries.

For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

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