48 Social & Behavioral Sciences jobs

The faculty member performs teaching duties and professional service for the College. Duties include, but are not limited to, providing instruction as assigned; conducting and assessing instruction; developing and/or modifying curriculum; assisting students through academic advising; establishing, posting, and maintaining office hours; providing leadership for the development, growth, and support of the College and the assigned area; and undertaking professional community service. Other duties include supporting the mission, vision and values of the College and policies of the Board of Trustees; serving on various College committees, task forces and other groups; and participating in various official College ceremonies and meetings. This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track position which begins August 15, 2020.

Harford Community College is seeking qualified adjunct faculty members to teach on-campus, online, and/or hybrid classes in subjects including: Anthropology Criminal Justice Economics Geography Paralegal Studies Political Science Psychology Sociology / Social Work Health & Physical Education Education

HCC is seeking experienced nurses in the areas of medical/surgical, pediatrics, maternal/newborn, mental health, and fundamentals of nursing to work with students in the clinical setting.

Associate Professor of Sociology (One Year Temporary) San Joaquin Delta Community College District Job Number: 2000000D San Joaquin Delta Community College District is seeking a full-time one-year temporary faculty member in Sociology. The ideal candidate will share in the college's commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. COLLEGE DESCRIPTION: San Joaquin Delta Community College District, as part of our Vision, “promotes a climate of respect and authentic engagement. We are culturally responsive to the needs of our diverse student body. We strive to increase and sustain equitable outcomes for all students. We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training.” San Joaquin Delta College is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority Serving Institution (MSI) servicing over 20,000 students in the California Central Valley. The student population is as follows: by ethnicity, 47% Latinx, 18.5% White, 18.4% Asian/Filipino/Pacific Islander, 8.8% Black/African American, 0.4% American Indian, 5.7% two or more races and 1.2% unknown; 54.6% female, 43.6% male, 1.8% unspecified; and by age, 28.9% ages 17 or younger, 49.7% ages 18-21, 19.6% ages 22-34, and 7.2% ages 35 and older. San Joaquin Delta College works to create an inclusive environment that provides a safe-haven for international students, veterans, re-entry students, LGBTQIA+ students, and students of various learning styles regardless of citizenship status. JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the general supervision of the assigned Dean, the Associate Professor will teach classes in Sociology. The successful candidate will provide evidence of knowledge and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and academic diversity within community college populations, and how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded and culturally-responsive practices in the community college setting. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct organized classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and the course information outlines. Advise and assist students in achieving stated course objectives. Evaluate the progress of each student; connect students to appropriate campus-support services. Participate in the evaluation of course offerings, including the revision of course descriptions and course outlines that reflect a culturally-responsive pedagogy. Coordinate with other faculty in the selection of textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials that advance the college's mission of developing an equity-minded education. Keep current with new developments and maintain fields of competency within the framework of support provided by the San Joaquin Community College District. Maintain necessary records of student enrollment, attendance, progress and grades; prepare and submit required reports to the administration. Report to management any condition that might jeopardize the health or safety of students or the public. Assist in the marketing and promotion of the program by participating in college-sponsored events and by visiting local businesses and schools. Be familiar with and act in accordance with the Education Code and San Joaquin Community College District policies and procedures. Participate in departmental, divisional, advisory, campus-wide and community committees as part of the shared-governance process and service area needs of the District. Maintain office hours for students and participate in additional service hours/activities that benefit the student, college or community. Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester/year. Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, modification and the assessment of student learning outcomes. Work collaboratively with Success Teams to monitor, advise and ensure student equity and success through completion and post-graduation outcomes. Provide guidance and direction to readers and/or Instructional Support Assistant (ISA) as appropriate. Perform other necessary duties which assure the smooth functioning of the Division and Programs as assigned by the Division Dean and as outlined in Board Policy.    

Adjunct Instructor - Various Disciplines Tarrant County College District Job Title: Adjunct Instructor - Various Disciplines Posting Number: P002423 Position Type: Adjunct Position Status: Part Time Grant Funded: No Category: Adjunct Faculty Class Code: 28 Pay Rate: Commensurate with education. Department: DT Assoc VC Academic Affairs Job Summary To assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate College resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process. This posting will be utilized to hire instructors for face-to-face opportunities at our campuses and for our Dual Credit program in the following disciplines: Accounting, Anthropology, Architecture, Art, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Dance, Drama, Economics, English, Geography, Geology, Government, History, Humanities, Journalism, Kinesiology, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology and Speech. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules (morning, afternoon, evening and weekends) to accommodate diverse student needs and external stakeholders' expectations of the College as assigned by designated supervisor Demonstrates a sensitivity toward and respect for the myriad of diversities represented in the student population, colleagues and service area Aids in the development of curricula, including individual course syllabi as assigned Prepares and delivers instruction to students Actively pursues and participates in professional development activities to enhance skills in various modes of instruction and knowledge of learning Works with colleagues to select appropriate textbooks for departmental adoptions, and abides by departmental decisions for textbooks Prepares assignments May compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success Maintains student attendance records Evaluates student performance and learning Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students Assigns grades consistent with course requirements Assists in District commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures Participates in TCC's institutional effectiveness program including the preparation and assessment of student learning outcomes Accepts and participates in the necessary training to offer courses via varied delivery methods such as distance learning Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual credit courses Accepts and participates in the service mission of the college May conduct research in particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals Performs related duties such as advising students on academic and vocational curricula, and acting as adviser to student organizations Serves on campus and District committees Performs basic student enrollment and recruitment functions, such as community outreach, support of student registration and student retention activities Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite Completes all required training and professional development sessions Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation and creativity and service to the College Supports the mission, values and 3 goals and 8 principles of the College The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

You have excellent teaching skills. You are expected to contribute to the courses in the BSc and MSc programmes offered by the Department. You participate in the teaching of both graduate and undergraduate courses, in particular in the fields of Econometrics and Statistics. Moreover, you are involved in the supervision of bachelor and master theses. You also have the ability to conduct original research and to publish in high-ranked international journals. You have a track record of high-quality internationally recognized academic research in the field of Econometrics. The scope of your research can be broad and may include topics such as high-dimensional statistics, time series analysis, panel data models, weak instruments, etcetera. Research time is allocated according to standardized faculty procedures, which guarantee 50 per cent of time for research during the tenure track period.

THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AT LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND invites applications for a one-year, full-time non-tenure track faculty position in the area of research methods, to begin in August 2020. The person hired for this position will be expected to teach 4 courses per academic semester, primarily, but not exclusively, in research methods. The course load can be reduced to 3 courses per semester if the person hired teaches 3 methods courses along with the associated weekly labs.

Job no: 498926 Work type: Part-time Location: El Centro Work Schedule: Varies (No more than 19.5 hours per week) Job Title Code FAA Hourly Rate (Part-Time) $48.42 per hour FLSA Exempt Position Type Faculty Position Summary Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students of varying diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences. The ability to provide quality customer service. Physical Requirements May be required to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Minimum Knowledge and Experience (Campus HR adds degrees and/or certification by choosing from the following or as instructed by president or dean of division: For credit classes transferable towards a higher degree: Master’s degree or higher and at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline for credit courses. For workforce education degree or certificate courses: a combination of academic preparation and work experience, including three years of direct or related work experience other than teaching. For developmental courses: Bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific teaching discipline and demonstrated competency (i.e. teaching experience, honors, graduate course work or other related accomplishments). Official transcripts will be required at time of interview. ***Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.*** Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides students with a written course syllabus. Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning. Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate. Maintains accurate and complete course records. Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean, and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions. Values the collaborative process. Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles and has the ability to incorporate diversity of delivery of such learning styles in instruction. Participates in student advising and registration. Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others. Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations. Complies with Districts board policy, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate. Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests. Serves on and attends college committees as assigned. Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required and attends other required college meetings and activities. Participates in his/her own performance appraisal. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds. May work with student clubs and/or organizations. Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Districts and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds. Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities. Participates in professional development activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Advertised: 21 Oct 2019 Central Daylight Time Applications close: 31 Aug 2020 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time

North Central University Mission Statement North Central University is a Christ-centered, Pentecostal school with a commitment to academic excellence that prepares students to fulfill biblical models of leadership and ministry throughout the world (Ephesians 4: 11-12). Position Purpose Come join the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences team at North Central University.  We invite applications for a Social Work Program Director, beginning in August 2020. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading the ongoing accreditation process with CSWE, including continuous review and assessment of the program to ensure compliance with CSWE. Curriculum development and oversight, course planning, and providing recommendations to the Department Chair regarding faculty teaching assignments. Teaching core social work courses and electives. Overseeing student recruitment efforts and managing the admissions process, including meeting with prospective students, making admission decisions, and orientation of incoming students. Working with the Field Coordinator to develop partnerships with local and regional agencies to identify appropriate placements for students. Overseeing student progress and managing academic actions (i.e. advising, student review, student dismissal from program). Representing and advocating for the BSW program at the University.

 The faculty member performs teaching duties and professional service for the College. Duties include, but are not limited to, providing instruction as assigned; conducting and assessing instruction; developing and/or modifying curriculum; assisting students through academic advising; establishing, posting, and maintaining office hours; providing leadership for the development, growth, and support of the College and the assigned area; and undertaking professional community service. Other duties include supporting the mission, vision and values of the College and policies of the Board of Trustees; serving on various College committees, task forces and other groups; and participating in various official College ceremonies and meetings. This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track position which begins August 15, 2020.

  Faculty Positions in Quantitative Methods in Behavioral Data Science The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for two faculty positions in Quantitative Methods in Behavioral Data Science. One position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, and one will be open-rank. We seek candidates who are dedicated to our research mission and passionate about teaching in a world-class institution. We are especially interested in candidates developing data science methods to understand developmental and change processes; to inform substantive theories; to support causal inferences; or to improve the design and implementation of intervention or data collection. We welcome applications from individuals who are developing innovative methods and models for understanding and predicting longitudinal processes across multiple systems (e.g., behavior, physiology), multiple levels of analysis (e.g., individuals, families, institutions), and/or multiple timescales (e.g., minutes, days, years), such as latent variable modeling, network and graph theoretic models, dynamic or dynamical systems models, machine learning, categorical data analysis, item response theory, panel methods for constructing counterfactuals, or simulation-based approaches. An earned doctorate in computational, quantitative behavioral or social sciences, statistics, or related fields, and the promise of outstanding scholarly accomplishments are required. Applicants should demonstrate a clear program of research, a strong publication record, and the potential to obtain external funding. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses as well as directing theses/dissertations. We also particularly welcome applicants interested in teaching advanced quantitative and computational classes at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Applicants should be interested in collaborating broadly with the substantive areas in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, including Family Development; Individual Development during Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, and/or Aging; and Intervention and Prevention. Our HDFS Department administers graduate, undergraduate, and research programs focused on individual development from infancy to old age, on family structure and dynamics, and on the impact of social/cultural contexts on development and family functioning. Our graduate program is rated by the U.S. News and World Report as one of the top developmental science graduate programs in the country. In addition, a recent survey rated our HDFS graduate program as the top-ranked graduate program in Human Development and Family Studies in North America, The Department`s multidisciplinary faculty includes expertise in development across the life span, social-affective neuroscience, clinical and health psychology, prevention science, family process and intervention, demography, education, and methodology. A hallmark of the program's research and graduate training is its focus on development and application of innovative methods for the analysis of change over time. These activities are facilitated by multiple research units at Penn State: The Quantitative Developmental Systems Methodology Group ( http://quantdev.ssri.psu.edu ), the Social Science Research Institute ( http://ssri.psu.edu/about ), the Methodology Center ( http://methodology.psu.edu/ ), and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences ( https://ics.psu.edu/about/ics-centers/ ).

The School of Education is seeking a highly motivated, energetic and skilled leader who can direct, manage, and support the School Counseling Master of Education (M.Ed.) program.  The individual must have experience in leadership, the professional preparation of high-quality school counselors, and personal scholarship in the field of school counseling.  In addition, the candidate should have a proven record of successful teaching at the graduate level using various teaching modalities (hybrid and online). Scholarly activities and research that support the candidate's knowledge base in order to be a more informed professor and student advisor is desirable.  Opportunity exists to lead faculty or student groups in research projects. This is a full-time, tenure track position in the School of Education beginning July 1, 2020.    Essential Functions: Teach 9 credits per fall and spring semesters of graduate level courses (3-credit course release).  Direct, manage, and support the 48-credit Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program. Recruit, support, and supervise adjunct instructors. Teach at the Lakewood campus and at multiple off-site locations. Teach in multiple modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online). Assess teaching effectiveness and the outcomes of courses taught regularly and make improvements as needed. Actively lead, participate and collaborate with faculty colleagues in departmental functions including program/curricular development, assessment, and accreditation. Actively support students through advisement, mentoring, and student-related activities. Pursue scholarly research activities. Integrate the core values of respect, compassion, integrity, justice and service in all aspects of interaction. Perform other related duties, as assigned by the Chair and Dean.

Governors State University (University Park, IL) is a minority-majority institution inviting applications for a full-time, one-year, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor in Sociology, to begin in the Fall 2020 semester. This position is a 12-month contract with a teaching load of 27 credit hours (9 courses) over Fall 2020, Spring 2021, and Summer 2021. There is no required committee work. Depending on expertise, however, the successful candidate may be invited to participate in committees as appropriate and in support of their own professional development. We seek a teacher-scholar who is committed to enhancing our culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and who will complement existing faculty strengths. A successful candidate is a teacher/scholar with teaching and research expertise in sociology, specifically a generalist with the ability to teach required courses for the anthropology and sociology (ANSO) major from a quantitative and/or mixed methodology approach, including Quantitative Methods, Quantitative Data Analysis, Class Inequalities, and/or Social Psychology/Symbolic Interactionism. Required courses also include general education courses, which may include Intro to Sociology, Social Problems, Gender & Sexuality, and/or Race and Ethnic Relations. This position may also assist in delivering the general education courses, including First Year Seminar (an interdisciplinary humanities course) and/or Mastering College. We seek candidates with outstanding teaching skills, evidence of—or potential for—a distinguished record of scholarship as well as service to the institution, discipline, and/or community. Governors State University is the only regional public comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving more than 5,500 students annually. Since its founding in 1969, GSU has offered accessible, high-value educational opportunities to a culturally diverse student body of first-generation students, returning adults, and veterans. With the lowest undergraduate tuition in Illinois, GSU offers accredited programs that have earned high praise from national accrediting agencies. In 2014, GSU accepted its inaugural class of first-year students as it transitioned from an upper-division and graduate institution into a regional comprehensive university with a state-of-the-art general education program. New faculty at GSU must demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to work with students at all levels, from first-year to graduate.   Through its strategic plan, Vision 2020, GSU emphasizes excellence, access, and innovation. Students benefit from the university’s academic quality, range of convenient class times, increasingly numerous hybrid and online offerings, and outstanding educational value. Our innovative lower-division program uses high-impact practices to foster student engagement with ethics, citizenship, and innovative thinking. Every first-year class is taught by a full-time faculty member to ensure that students have a strong foundation for their studies. GSU is a national leader in successful transfer of community college students to universities, and is leading through the Kresge-supported Dual Degree Program, with features such as tuition lock-in at GSU for academically eligible community college students who commit to earn an Associate Degree and attend college full-time. GSU offers a wide variety of master’s programs and several applied doctoral degrees in health, counseling fields, and Interdisciplinary Leadership.   GSU's 750-acre campus encompasses the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park yet is conveniently located within easy reach of Chicago and surrounding communities with a wealth of cultural and natural attractions. The highly diverse region GSU serves has a number of high-performing schools and engaged communities as well as struggling urban, suburban, and rural communities. GSU serves as a public square, working to foster educational opportunities for all populations. It is the policy of Governors State University, in its role as educator, employer, and purchaser of goods and services, to provide equal opportunity and affirmative action. Discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status is strictly prohibited. Salary and benefits package are commensurate with education and experience.

Position Information   Position Type Adjunct Classification Title Adjunct Faculty - Communication Disorders Position's Functional Title AY19-20 Adjunct Faculty, Communication Disorders Position Start Date   Position End Date (if temporary)   Position Summary Governors State University’s College of Health and Human Service seeks to create an available pool of Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and/or supervise students in external clinical practica in the Communication Disorders program. The major responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member are 1. to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in areas of interest (including Voice/Resonance and Fluency Disorders); and/or 2. to serve as university supervisor of graduate students in external practica in speech-language pathology (i.e., serve as liaison between university and external practicum site). Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vitae, and transcripts for consideration. At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not a part of the faculty bargaining unit and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate. Minimum Qualifications - Master’s Degree in speech-language pathology - CCC - SLP (for supervision of graduate students in clinical practicum) Preferred Qualifications -5 years of clinical experience as an SLP -Teaching experience -Experience supervising graduate students in clinical practicum in speech-language pathology Posting Date 08/01/2019 Closing Date 07/31/2020 Open Until Filled No Posting Number FA0236P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting http://employment.govst.edu/postings/3926 Employee ID   Department   Special Instructions to Applicants    

Position Information   Position Type Adjunct Classification Title Adjunct Faculty Position's Functional Title AY19-20 Adjunct Faculty, Counseling Position Start Date 08/01/2019 Position End Date (if temporary) 06/30/2020 Position Summary Governors State University’s College of Education seeks to create an available pool of Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach graduate courses in Counseling in the Division of Psychology & Counseling. Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vitae, and transcripts for consideration. At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not a part of the faculty bargaining unit and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate. Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree in Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy Preferred Qualifications Doctorate in Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy Posting Date 07/10/2019 Closing Date 06/30/2020 Open Until Filled No Posting Number FA0268P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting http://employment.govst.edu/postings/4562 Employee ID   Department   Special Instructions to Applicants  

Position Information   Position Type Adjunct Classification Title Adjunct Faculty Position's Functional Title AY19-20 Adjunct Faculty, Ethics Position Start Date   Position End Date (if temporary)   Position Summary Governors State University’s College of Arts and Sciences seeks to create an available pool of local (Chicagoland area) Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach courses in ethics across our undergraduate programs. We are particularly interested in adjunct faculty to teach courses in the following areas: Intro to Ethics, Environmental Ethics, Ethics in Healthcare, and Interdisciplinary Ethics. Please visit http://www.govst.edu/cas for more information. Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vita, cover letter and transcripts for consideration. If available, please also include a sample syllabus from one of your current or most recent undergraduate courses. At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not a part of the faculty bargaining unit and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate. Minimum Qualifications A Master’s degree in Philosophy, Ethics, Humanities, Social Sciences, or a closely related discipline. Experience teaching undergraduate classes at an accredited college or university. Preferred Qualifications A doctoral degree in Philosophy, Ethics, Humanities, Social Sciences, or a closely related discipline. Experience teaching ethics at an accredited college or university. Experience teaching online at an accredited college or university. Posting Date 06/18/2019 Closing Date 07/01/2020 Open Until Filled No Posting Number FA0253P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting http://employment.govst.edu/postings/4477 Employee ID   Department   Special Instructions to Applicants Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vita, cover letter and transcripts for consideration. If available, please also include a sample syllabus from one of your current or most recent undergraduate courses.  

Position Information   Position Type Adjunct Classification Title Adjunct Faculty Position's Functional Title AY19-20 Adjunct Faculty, Interdisciplinary Studies Position Start Date   Position End Date (if temporary)   Position Summary Governors State University’s College of Arts and Sciences seeks to create an available pool of local (Chicagoland area) Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach courses in our undergraduate Interdisciplinary Studies program. The mission of the program is to prepare students to become problem solvers in a dynamic world; to provide a foundation for integrative learning, and to develop the professional skills necessary to contribute in today’s complex society. Approximately 70% of students in this program are working adults. Students are able to complete the program using online classes, face-to-face classes, or a combination of both depending on student preferences. Therefore, the committee is interested in your approach to teaching across these two modalities. Please visit http://www.govst.edu/cas/idss for more information. We are particularly interested in adjunct faculty to teach courses in the following areas: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies, Interdisciplinary Ethics, Career Exploration and Planning; Academic Reading and Writing; Learning and Memory. Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vita, cover letter and transcripts for consideration. If available, please also include a sample syllabus from one of your current or most recent undergraduate courses. At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not a part of the faculty bargaining unit and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate. Minimum Qualifications A Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, Humanities, Ethics, or Social Science degree. Experience teaching undergraduate classes at an accredited college or university. Preferred Qualifications A doctoral degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, Ethics, or a closely related discipline. Experience teaching online at an accredited college or university. Posting Date 03/13/2019 Closing Date 07/01/2020 Open Until Filled No Posting Number FA0248P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting http://employment.govst.edu/postings/4267 Employee ID   Department   Special Instructions to Applicants    

Position Information   Position Type Adjunct Classification Title Adjunct Opening in IDSS (Interdisciplinary Studies Program, BA degree) Position's Functional Title Adjunct Opening in IDSS (Interdisciplinary Studies Program, BA degree) Position Start Date 05/01/2018 Position End Date (if temporary)   Position Summary Governors State University’s College of Arts and Sciences is creating an available pool of Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach courses in the Interdisciplinary Studies program. The Courses in this program are for undergraduate students. We are particularly interested in adjunct faculty to teach elective courses on Saturdays and online courses. Experience in teaching adult student Please visit our website at http://www.govst.edu/cas/idss/ for more information about the program and its courses. Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and a list of references or letters of recommendation for consideration. At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not part of the faculty bargaining unit and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate. Minimum Qualifications A Master’s degree in social science, humanities, communications or a related field. Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate will have experience teaching adults students at the collegiate level and/or teaching online. Doctoral candidates are encouraged to apply. Posting Date 02/13/2018 Closing Date   Open Until Filled Yes Posting Number FA0186P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting http://employment.govst.edu/postings/3337 Employee ID   Department   Special Instructions to Applicants    

Position Information   Position Type Adjunct Classification Title Adjunct Faculty Position's Functional Title AY19-20 Adjunct Faculty, Sociology Position Start Date   Position End Date (if temporary)   Position Summary Governors State University’s College of Arts and Sciences seeks to create an available pool of Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach courses in our various departments. Courses taught by adjunct faculty in the above programs are for undergraduates, graduates, or a combination of both. Please visit www.govst.edu for more information about the programs and courses offered for undergraduates and graduates. Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vitae, and transcripts for consideration. At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not a part of the faculty bargaining unit and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate. Minimum Qualifications A Master’s degree in a related discipline. Preferred Qualifications Online teaching experience. Posting Date 07/01/2019 Closing Date 07/31/2020 Open Until Filled No Posting Number FA0259P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting http://employment.govst.edu/postings/4541 Employee ID   Department   Special Instructions to Applicants    

Position Information   Position Type Faculty, Tenure Track Classification Title Assistant Counseling Professor Position's Functional Title Assistant Counseling Professor Position Start Date   Position End Date (if temporary)   Position Summary Governors State University’s (GSU) College of Education invites applications for an assistant, tenure-track professor in the counseling program to begin in August 2020. The appointed faculty member will be part of the Division of Psychology and Counseling. The counseling program includes specializations in clinical mental health, marital, couple, and family counseling, school counseling, and a doctorate in counselor education and supervision. Applicants will be expected to teach masters and doctoral courses that may include students from across the College of Education. Course load may also include undergraduate courses. Governors State University is the only regional, public, comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving approximately 7,750 students annually. GSU provides accessible, high value undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students. With the lowest undergraduate tuition in Illinois, GSU offers accredited programs that have earned high praise from national accrediting agencies. Founded in 1969, GSU is undergoing a major transition recently as we are now a residential institution, accepting first-year students, transfer students, and graduate students. The university has an ambitious five-year Academic Master Plan, greatly expanding current programs. GSU is implementing a state-of-the-art General Education program and is working to greatly expand student academic and support services to foster student and community engagement. New faculty at GSU must demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to work with students at all levels, from first-year to graduate. Through its strategic plan, Vision 2020, GSU emphasizes excellence, access, and innovation. Students benefit from the university’s high academic quality, range of convenient class times, increasing hybrid and online offerings, and outstanding educational value. Our innovative freshman program promotes writing across the curriculum and other strategies that make our undergraduate coursework come alive, including a focus on ethics, citizenship, and innovative thinking. Every freshman class is taught by a full-time faculty member to ensure that students have a strong foundation for their studies. GSU is a national leader in successful transfer of community college students to universities, and is leading through the Kresge-supported Dual Degree Program, with features such as tuition lock-in at GSU for academically eligible community college students who commit to earn an Associate Degree and attend college full-time. GSU offers a wide variety of master’s programs and several applied doctoral degrees in health, counseling fields and Interdisciplinary Leadership. The exceptionally beautiful campus is conveniently located within easy reach by road and rail to Chicago and surrounding communities that have a wealth of cultural and natural attractions. The highly diverse region GSU serves has a number of high performing schools and engaged communities as well as struggling urban, suburban, and rural communities. GSU serves as a public square, working to foster educational opportunities for all populations. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have a doctorate degree in Counseling (ABD considered) or have related doctoral degrees and have been employed as full-time faculty members in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013. Preferred Qualifications 1. Doctorate degree in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program by time of appointment; 2. Teaching experience in a CACREP-accredited counselor education program; 3. Experience teaching in a counseling doctoral program; 4. Specialization in clinical mental health counseling; 5. Experience directing dissertations 6. Ability to teach research methods or statistics 7. Experience with underserved populations Posting Date 09/23/2019 Closing Date   Open Until Filled Yes Posting Number FA0297P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting http://employment.govst.edu/postings/4769 Employee ID   Department   Special Instructions to Applicants