Position Information Position Rank Track Non-Tenure Track Position Title Part-Time Faculty, Sociology Category Adjunct Posting Number T000167 Location Chicago Open Date 01/22/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes Job Type Part-Time Working Hours Position Summary The College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Roosevelt University invites applications for a part-time teaching position in Sociology. An M.A. in Sociology or related field is required, though some doctoral work is preferred.
The successful candidate will teach 1-2 courses per academic semester. The primary teaching responsibility will be one Introduction to Sociology course and, if desired, a 200-level course in any of these topics: Juvenile Justice, Health and Inequality, or Social Issues. Applicants are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, be comfortable in and support a working environment that fosters diversity, use technology effectively in teaching, and be committed to the advancement of social justice.
The current salary for this position is $3,982.
Primary responsibilities include: · Providing instruction to undergraduate students · Teaching in multiple modalities: in-person, hybrid, and online asynchronous · Demonstrating proficiency with online teaching technologies such as Blackboard Ultra and Zoom · Engaging in department, college, and university service activities when appropriate
Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or
TitleIX@roosevelt.edu. Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email
hrquestions@roosevelt.edu. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required An M.A. in Sociology or related field is required. Years of Experience Required 0-1 Required Education Bachelor's Degree Certification/Licensure Required Appropriate credentials in the field (ASLTA certification or ASLPI Level 4, or Certified Deaf Interpreter: CDI or DI) Minimum Qualifications Refer to knowledge, skills and abilities above
Preferred Qualifications
- At least one semester of teaching experience
- Some doctoral work
Equipment Operated Working Conditions Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds).
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