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Carnegie Mellon University

Part-time Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Social and Decision Sciences

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A Sociology Professor teaches foundational sociological ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

$86,960 / year median in Pennsylvania

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Carnegie Mellon University:
Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences:
Social and Decision Sciences Location:
Pittsburgh, PA Description:
The CMU Department of Social & Decision Sciences seeks a part-time adjunct instructor to teach an undergraduate course in Introduction to Sociology. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Sociology or a related field and experience teaching Introduction to Sociology or related courses. It is expected that the adjunct instructor will teach one course per year.
Please submit these materials:
  • Cover letter (optional)
  • CV•Teaching statement that describes previous teaching experience.
We are particularly interested in how applicants use active learning in the classroom and how they align learning goals with classroom activities and student assessment.
  • Teaching portfolio that could include any of the following: syllabi from previous course(s), sample lectures, activities, assignments, or exams, or a previously recorded lecture.
  • Student course evaluations from previous courses taught Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.