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Adjunct Faculty in Sociology and Anthropology
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Position Information
Position Title Adjunct Faculty in Sociology and Anthropology Position Type Faculty School School of Arts, Culture and Society Department Dept of Psychology, Criminal Justice & Sociology Discipline Sociology/Anthropology Level Undergraduate Time Status Part-Time Campus Main Campus (Grantham)
Position Description
Position Summary
Adjunct faculty will teach in person on an as-needed basis for the Sociology and Anthropology programs in the Department of Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Sociology.
For Spring 2026, duties may include one or more teaching assignments:
SOAN 356- Social Problems
SOAN 341- Religion and Society
SOAN 101- Introduction to Sociology
Responsibilities
General: Prepare lesson plans, quizzes, exams: teach course material, provide feedback and grades throughout the semester. Ability to teach in-person course; Canvas LMS is beneficial.
Specific to the class taught; will be communicated on an individual basis.
Qualifications
Professional expertise. Relevant doctorate is preferred but not required. Teaching experience preferred. Candidate should have a commitment to excellence in teaching in a Christian Liberal Arts setting.
The Program
Our programs explicitly integrate Christian perspectives with disciplinary philosophical and ethical issues encountered while studying Sociology, Anthropology, and Urban Studies.
We are committed to the integration of faith in the classroom, service to the community, as well as social science perspectives and research methods.
The Department
Faculty hold advanced degrees from quality universities and have extensive practical experience in research and social service programs and administration.
Faculty represent diversity of age, perspective and experience. Innovative approaches to teaching and learning through use of technology and a wide range of classroom experiences.
The University
Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences and has a student body of over 2,500 undergraduate students including 20.0% under-represented and 2.4% international students from 21 countries and over 700 graduate students including 20.7% of students from under-represented populations.
The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah University is a teaching institution that emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty development in teaching and scholarship.
Diversity
Messiah University's commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission "to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society." The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
Starting Date for Position Spring 2026 Compensation
Salary And Rank Commensurate With Qualifications And Experience.
Applications/Nominations
Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please provide a current curriculum vitae or resume as well as a letter of interest that clearly explains how your Christian faith represents a strong fit with the mission of Messiah University, which is "to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society."
Vitae Instructions to Applicants
Curriculum Vitae must include: (1) education, (2) previous employment history, (3) scholarly and professional accomplishments (e.g., papers, publication, recitals, showings), (4) membership in scholarly, professional, or honor societies, and (5) awards and honors received.
Special Instructions to Applicants Open Until Filled Yes Application Deadline Quicklink for Posting
Letters of Recommendation
Applicants will submit the name and e-mail address for the number of referees listed below. Referees will receive an e-mail notifying them to upload a confidential letter via the provided URL.
Recommendation Details
Accept Letters of Recommendation No Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 0 Last Day Referee Can Submit Reference Referee Reminded After How Many Days
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
* Resume
* Personal Statement - Faith
* Personal Statement - Teaching
* Diversity Statement
Optional Documents
* College/University Transcript(s)
* Curriculum Vitae
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