Job 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.