Part-time Faculty, Sociology

Summary of Position Teaches a range of sociology courses, (e.g., Introduction to Sociology and foundational courses) but a preference for expertise in Social Movements, Social Stratification/Inequality, Applied Sociology, Sociological Theory, and Criminology or Deviance. Must be able to provide regular in-person instruction as assigned. ## Position Information Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources. An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education. **Work Schedule: ** Typically, Monday through Friday. Teaching assignments may be made at YSU's main location in Youngstown, Ohio, the Steubenville, Ohio location, or for remote courses. Must be able to provide regular in-person instruction as assigned. ## Qualifications and Competencies **Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: ** Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. **Minimum Qualifications: ** An earned master's degree in sociology; able to teach standard general education courses (Examples but not limited to: Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems); Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. **Preferred Qualifications: ** Teaching experience, especially online and accelerated. Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work. ** ** Sedentary: work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a neglig