Contracted Faculty of Practice (Adjunct): Sociology

Concordia University

United States, Minnesota, St. Paul

Jul 23, 2025

Position:
Contracted Faculty of Practice (Adjunct): Sociology

Location:

St. Paul, MN

Job Id:
31170

# of Openings:
2

Position Overview: Faculty at Concordia University, St. Paul work as members of an academic team of full- and part-time colleagues to consistently deliver high-quality instruction to students. Faculty are expected to demonstrate innovation and excellence in course instruction, foster an atmosphere of active intellectual and creative engagement with students in and out of the classroom, and support the Christian mission of the university. With students at the center of the university's mission, delivering a high-quality student experience is a top priority of the Concordia learning community.

Course Description:

SOC 243 Social Theory- This class provides an overview of classic and contemporary theory including a discussion of the works of Karl Marx, Max Webber, Georg Simmel, Emile Durkheim, George Herbert Mead, Talcott Parsons, Ralf Dahrendorf, Anthony Giddens, and others. Social theory is examined as a continually evolving process that both inspires and enlightens sociological research.
SOC 424 Social Organization- This course addresses the fundamental question of how and why social organization is possible. Attention is given to major concepts and theories of social structure, forms of social organization (groups, communities, networks, formal organizations), basic social processes (integration, differentiation, regulation, change), the emergence of social organization from individual decision-making, and the sociology of work and occupations.

Class Dates/Times:

SOC 243 Social Theory: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:30am-12:20pm; 9/2/2025- 12/17/2025
SOC 424 Social Organization: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:30pm-1:20pm; 9/2/2025- 12/17/2025

Pre-Written Course: Yes

Modality: Face-to-face

# of Credits: 3 credits per section

Total Compensation: $3,750 per section

Program/College: Undergraduate Sociology; College of CSP Education and Humanities

Course Instruction Responsibilities:

Facilitate quality student learning through teaching assigned courses.
Increase student course engagement by providing a positive and regular presence within the course (at least four days per week for online courses) by engaging students through course activities and ongoing availability to provide student support.
Provide substantive and timely feedback on course assessments, following academic unit and university guidelines, within the Learning Management System, typically within five business days of the assessments' due dates.
Respond to student inquiries typically within 24 hours during business days unless otherwise specified at the college level (48 hours on weekends, with closer monitoring if assignments are due during the weekend or on Monday).
Work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering with academic advising, career development, and the academic team to ensure each student has the resources they need to succeed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow the university and academic unit's policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education Required: Master's degree in sociology preferred, social work, Criminal Justice, or related field. (2) Master's degree in an unrelated field can be accepted if the colleague meets the required (Tested) 10,000-hour Experience requirement.
Education Preferred: Ph.D., JD, Ed.D. in Sociology or related field is preferred.
Experience Required: (1) For colleagues possessing a doctorate or master's degree in a Sociology-related discipline, tested experience is not required. (2) For colleagues possessing an unrelated advanced degree (e.g., master's in criminal justice; psychology, education), tested experience is required. Tested experience requires 10,000 hours in the content area of the course. Contact program and department chair to initiate a formal review (official procedures are outlined in faculty policy 6.92).
Experience Preferred: For face-to-face courses, face-to-face teaching experience preferred. For online courses, online teaching experience preferred.
Additional Certifications/Licensures: No certifications required.

Supplemental Information:

It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.

The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.

The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.

Promise to Students - Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.

Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.

CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.csp.edu/student-life/title-ix/

Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger - cleininger@csp.edu, with any questions

Pay Range: $3,750 per year

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