Contracted Faculty of Practice; Adjunct): Sociology, Onsite Concordia Academy PSEO

Position Overview

Faculty at Concordia University, St. Paul work as members of an academic team of full- and part-time colleagues to consistently deliver high-quality instruction to students. Faculty are expected to demonstrate innovation and excellence in course instruction, foster an atmosphere of active intellectual and creative engagement with students in and out of the classroom, and support the Christian mission of the university. With students at the center of the university’s mission, delivering a high-quality student experience is a top priority of the Concordia learning community.

SOC 151 Introduction to Sociology – This course provides an introduction to the systematic study of society and social behavior. Investigation will focus on the values and norms shared by society’s members, the groups and institutions that compose social structure, and the forces that are transforming social reality.

Fall Semester: 9/8/2026 – 12/23/2026 (Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM)

Spring Semester: 1/11/2027 – 5/5/2027 (Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM)

Face‑to‑Face at Concordia Academy High School (2400 Dale St N, Roseville, MN 55113)

3 credits each section

$3,750 total for each section

• Facilitate quality student learning through teaching assigned courses.
• Increase student course engagement by providing a positive and regular presence within the course (at least four days per week for online courses) by engaging students through course activities and ongoing availability to provide student support.
• Provide substantive and timely feedback on course assessments, following academic unit and university guidelines, within the Learning Management System, typically within five business days of the assessments’ due dates.
• Respond to student inquiries typically within 24 hours during business days unless otherwise specified at the college level (48 hours on weekends, with closer monitoring if assignments are due during the weekend or on Monday).
• Work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering with academic advising, career development, and the academic team to ensure each student has the resources they need to succeed.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Follow the university and academic unit’s policies and procedures.

Education Required: (1) Master’s degree in a sociology field; or (2) a Master’s degree and demonstrated teaching, work, or research experience in a sociology field.

Education Preferred: A terminal degree in the field of sociology.

Experience Preferred: Face‑to‑face teaching experience is strongly preferred. Demonstrated teaching, work, or research experience in the sociology field is also preferred.

Additional Certifications/Licensure: None.

It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger – cleininger, with any questions.