ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

The Department of Sociology at Simmons University seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Social Inequalities in the Spring 2022 semester.

The Spring 2022 semester is a condensed 15-week term - course dates are January 18 May 9, 2022 .Spring courses will be held in person.

Each class session will be held for an 80 minutes live session on Tuesdays / Thursdays from 11 : 00 AM 12 : 20 PM EST. The instructor is expected to be available to meet with students one-on-one through video / zoom calls, in lieu of office hours, as needed.

Course Title and Description

SOCI 249 : Social Inequalities

The United States is one of the wealthiest nations in the world, yet we live in a society riddled with inequality. Too often this inequality is hidden from many Americans.

The purpose of this course is to understand where inequality exists and how it is able to sustain itself. We will read articles and books on how racism, sexism, classism and homophobia are prevalent in societys economic, social and political structures.

We will also examine how these create a society where some are guaranteed privileges and opportunities while others are denied it.

Qualifications :

• Candidates should have an MA or Ph.D., preferably in Sociology.
• Have prior undergraduate-level teaching experience.
• Strong communication skills, ability to provide mentorship and guidance remotely by email, phone and or video call, and willingness to offer extensive feedback on student work.

Required Application Materials :

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information of two references.

Applicants may be requested to provide supporting materials including publications and prior teaching evaluations if selected for an interview.

The Chair of the Department of Sociology will interview selected candidates. Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The selected instructor will be required to teach on campus in the Spring of 2022.

Instructions to Applicants : Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume / cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.

in the *Application Materials* box on page 2 (My Experience) of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individuals community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups.

Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practicesat all levels, for all positionsensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience.

Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.*

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