Post by Park Sociology on May 23, 2018 8:33:05 GMT -5
Park University invites applications for a new faculty position in the social psychology program (rank of lecturer). The Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology combines Psychology and Sociology courses to examine behavior at the individual and group levels. This is a full-time position beginning August 2018.
The successful candidate will be expected to: teach courses in the sociology offerings of the program; develop and maintain online courses; and engage in department assessment processes. This position requires proficiency in the online/ hybrid teaching environments.
Duties of the successful candidate include: recruiting and advising students; developing and monitoring curriculum and courses; coordinating textbooks; and participating in departmental assessment activities.
A doctoral degree in sociology is required by August 2018. The Search Committee expects serious candidates to have experience in the following areas:
Teaching courses in sociology at the undergraduate level.
Teaching traditional age and adult learners.
Using Internet-enhanced delivery methods.
Course and program assessment.
In addition, required are strong oral and written communication skills, an excellent understanding of education principles and methodologies, leadership and organizational abilities, and a solid ability to deal with ambiguity in an academic environment.
Park University, a private, not-for-profit University, founded in 1875, offers academic programs at 40 campus centers nationwide and online. The main campus is located approximately 15 minutes north of downtown Kansas City on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River, in Parkville, Missouri. Park University has an excellent benefits package including health and life insurance, retirement plan, and tuition paid undergraduate classes for employees and dependents. Park University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
Qualified applicants must upload their curriculum vitae, cover letter, teaching philosophy, and three-to-five professional references of which one is a recent supervisor/mentor.
www.park.edu/careers/full-time-faculty-and-staff/
The successful candidate will be expected to: teach courses in the sociology offerings of the program; develop and maintain online courses; and engage in department assessment processes. This position requires proficiency in the online/ hybrid teaching environments.
Duties of the successful candidate include: recruiting and advising students; developing and monitoring curriculum and courses; coordinating textbooks; and participating in departmental assessment activities.
A doctoral degree in sociology is required by August 2018. The Search Committee expects serious candidates to have experience in the following areas:
Teaching courses in sociology at the undergraduate level.
Teaching traditional age and adult learners.
Using Internet-enhanced delivery methods.
Course and program assessment.
In addition, required are strong oral and written communication skills, an excellent understanding of education principles and methodologies, leadership and organizational abilities, and a solid ability to deal with ambiguity in an academic environment.
Park University, a private, not-for-profit University, founded in 1875, offers academic programs at 40 campus centers nationwide and online. The main campus is located approximately 15 minutes north of downtown Kansas City on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River, in Parkville, Missouri. Park University has an excellent benefits package including health and life insurance, retirement plan, and tuition paid undergraduate classes for employees and dependents. Park University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
Qualified applicants must upload their curriculum vitae, cover letter, teaching philosophy, and three-to-five professional references of which one is a recent supervisor/mentor.
www.park.edu/careers/full-time-faculty-and-staff/