Job Details

Temporary, Part-Time Instructor in Sociology

Position Number: 9825545
Location: Kutztown, United States
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Sociology

Temporary, Part-Time Instructor in Sociology

Salary:

Location: Kutztown, PA

Job Type: Temporary Part Time

Job Number: AY 26.27 1125B

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Society, History and Culture

Closing Date:

Bargaining Unit: APSCUF

Classification: APSCUF

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations.

The Department of Society, History, and Culture seeks a part-time Sociologist at the Instructor level to teach two classes in Spring 2027. The successful candidate will have teaching experience with courses commensurate with the department's needs. Experience teaching in one or more of the following areas is preferred: medical sociology, sociology of education, race and ethnicity, social problems, family, and gender. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth; and service.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications

- Master's Degree in Sociology or related social science interdisciplinary field
- One year of teaching experience
- Availability to teach classes in person

Preferred Qualifications

- Ph.D. in Sociology

Supplemental Information

Applicants should submit the following materials through NeoEd: (a) letter of interest; (b) a current curriculum vitae; (c) teaching evaluations; (d) unofficial transcripts; and (e) contact information for three (3) professional references for e-reference requests. Official transcripts will be required if called for an interview.

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Non-Discrimination Statement
Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610 683-4700 or by email at socialequity@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the university's Title IX coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 01, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by email at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/aboutku/administrativeoffices/socialequity.html.

Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kutztownedu/jobs/5474307/temporary-part-time-instructor-in-sociology

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