Contracted on a per-semester basis, the position will provide direct instruction to students by teaching classes, developing course outlines, assessing student progress, and utilizing the University’s assigned technology to maintain appropriate records. Avila University is seeking adjunct instructors for sociology courses that will be held on-campus. Teaching responsibilities will include:

Lectures in sociology pertaining to understanding theory, social institutions, equity, and social change.
Conduct all class sessions according to the assigned schedule.
Provide instruction, activities, assignments, assessments, and feedback to adequately cover all objectives for the specific course(s) taught.
Deliver content using effectual methods which are appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experience.
Use Canvas Learning Management System as part of course delivery.
Work effectively with criminology faculty and the School of Social Sciences Chair.
Perform other duties as needed related to assigned courses.

Qualifications:
Master's degree or higher in specific discipline relevant to teaching responsibilities or a Master's degree in another area with 18 credit hours of sociology graduate coursework from an accredited university/college.
Ability to contribute to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.
Previous teaching in higher education experience preferred.
Teaching experience with a diverse population preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.
Multilingual skills highly preferred.

Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

Stipend based on the credit hours assigned and previous teaching experience.

The Community:
Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information:
Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University.

All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)” and produce requested documentation after employment.

In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at https://www.avila.edu/campus-resources/campus-safety. A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm.

Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.

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