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Position Summary:

The Wingate University Online program seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach online undergraduate sociology courses. Adjunct faculty play a vital role in delivering high-quality, accessible education to a diverse student population and are expected to maintain the academic standards and professional conduct consistent with the university's mission.

Duties/Responsibilities :

Facilitate engaging, well-organized online courses in accordance with the course syllabus and Wingate Online guidelines Maintain a visible, responsive presence in the learning management system (LMS), including timely feedback on assignments and regular communication with students Post and adhere to grading turnaround times as established by the Office of Online Education Hold virtual office hours or provide equivalent availability for student support Uphold academic integrity policies and report violations as required Participate in required faculty orientations, trainings, Alignment with University mission, vision, and strategic roadmap Other job duties/responsibilities may be assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in Sociology or a closely related field required; a bachelor's degree with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience may be considered Specialization in one or more of the following areas: [e.g., social inequality, race and ethnicity, research methods, social theory, urban sociology, medical sociology/sociology of health and illness] Experience with online instruction and familiarity with LMS platforms (e.g., Canvas) Prior teaching experience at the college level preferred Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse student populations In addition to completing your application, please upload the following documents onto the application: current curriculum vitae, a letter of application with documented professional experience and reasons for interest in the position, names and full contact information including e-mail addresses for three professional references. The system will allow more than one document to be uploaded. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to upload any additional documents, or update any information on your application. In compliance with applicable law and University policies, Wingate University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with legal authorization to work in the U.S.