Adjunct Instructor, Sociology

Position Summary

Oregon Tech is accepting applications for sociology undergraduate adjunct instructors for the Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Department. The department offers interdisciplinary undergraduate degrees in Applied Psychology and Population Health Management, graduate degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis and Marriage and Family Therapy, minors in Arts, Literature and Philosophy, Medical Sociology, and Psychology, and a diverse collection of courses supporting Oregon Tech’s general education mission.

The department seeks adjunct instructors to support general education courses and the minor in Medical Sociology, as well as the undergraduate degree in Population Health Management. Candidates will be considered for teaching courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Medical Sociology, Aging and Society, Global Population Health, and related topics.

Appointments may include courses offered online, in‑person on‑campus, hybrid, or in an alternative format aligned with state and local requirements.

Primary campus locations include Klamath Falls, the Portland‑Metro campus (Wilsonville, OR), and online. Teaching may be conducted remotely within the United States.

Teach undergraduate courses and support the department’s curriculum in the areas described above.

• Master’s degree or higher in sociology or a related field.
• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full‑time, permanent basis at the time of hire; visa sponsorship is not available.

• Experience using Canvas or similar learning management systems.
• Experience using virtual meeting and collaboration tools such as Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams.

Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with contact information (phone and email). In your cover letter, specify the areas or courses you are qualified to teach and would be interested in teaching.

Required documents: professional references list. Optional documents: unofficial transcripts, license/certification, other relevant documents.

Oregon Tech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. The University does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law. Oregon Tech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during the application process.

Contact the Office of Human Resources at 541‑885‑1028 or oithr for assistance.