Adjunct Professor in Sociology and Criminal Justice

Job Title: Adjunct Professor Classification: Faculty Division: Academic Affairs Department: Sociology & Criminal Justice Reports: Chair of Sociology & Criminal Justice FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt JOB SUMMARY: Conducts University courses for undergraduate students by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Responsible for teaching during the fall and spring semesters.

* Responsible for teaching Intro to Sociology in the fall and spring semesters.

* Prepares and delivers lectures to students.

* Compiles bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

* Stimulates class discussion.

* Compiles, administers, and grades examinations, or assigns this work to others.

* All other relevant duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: * Master's required, Ph.D.

preferred.

EXPERIENCE: * A minimum of two years teaching experience in a higher education setting.

QUALIFICATIONS: * Must be able to work with little or no supervision.

* Must be able to make decisions supporting the department's mission and goals.

* Must be able to handle multiple tasks and projects and prioritize based on departmental functionality.

* Must have excellent communication skills, oral and written.

* Must have interpersonal skills, and the ability to work within a culturally diverse organization.

* Must have a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.

* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend work.

Travel for administrative work is expected.

The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.

Lincoln University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

The University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture by fostering a dynamic community of faculty, administration, and staff