Adjunct Instructor, Sociology

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach well-organized, in-person Sociology classes in accordance with student learning outcomes.
• Create and distribute syllabi via the University’s Learning Management Software (Brightspace).
• Manage student academic progress by posting assignment grades in Brightspace.
• Hold two hours of office hours per week (available in a mix of in-person and online formats).
• Maintain timely correspondence with students, faculty, and staff using University email.
• Submit roster reconciliations, mid-term grades, and final grades by established deadlines.
• File retention alerts when student concerns arise and comply with all faculty duties outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Sociology.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Subject matter expertise in Sociology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Brightspace or a similar Learning Management System (LMS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching specific course topics such as Introduction to Sociology, Gender, Social Justice, or Family & Society.
• Ability to teach in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Benefits

• Eligibility for tuition remission after one year of employment.
• Opportunity to make elective contributions to a TIAA 403(b) retirement account.
• Membership in the university credit union.

About the Company

Manhattanville University is an institution dedicated to academic excellence and social responsibility, located in Purchase, New York. We provide a supportive environment for both students and faculty to engage in meaningful learning and community impact.