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Posted: 09-May-23
Location: Delaware, Ohio
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Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) is a selective, private, undergraduate liberal arts, residential institution founded in 1842 and located just 20 miles north of Columbus.
The Department of Sociology/Anthropology at OWU is looking for Part-time Instructors for the 2023-24 academic year. Applicants can apply to teach Changing Cultures, Changing Societies, or any of the 4 courses that we are offering in 2023-24:
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SOAN 260: Changing Cultures, Changing Societies (Fall 2023)
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SOAN 349: Gender and the Body (Fall 2023)
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1 of 2 upper-level electives (Spring 2024) in the applicant’s area of expertise that expands the courses currently offered by the department. Examples could include but are not limited to: Society & the Environment; Sex, Drugs, & HIV; Love, Emotions, & Relationships; Societies & Cultures of the Middle East; and more. Email the chair, Dr. Paul Dean (psdean@owu.edu), to discuss possible course topics!
The pay is $5,000 per course. Successful applicants will be offered a one-year contract to teach between 1-4 of the above courses, with possibility of renewal after the first year.
At Ohio Wesleyan, a residential liberal arts institution, all classes are taught in an in-person, face-to-face setting. We do not offer online courses during spring and fall semesters.
The ideal candidate will have at least a Master’s degree completed in Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field, and teaching experience at the college level.
If you decide to join the Department of Sociology/Anthropology, you will:
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become part of a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative team of instructors who are committed to their students and to excellence in language teaching;
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join a liberal arts college that is deeply committed to creating an environment that celebrates and helps to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion;
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teach small classes (usually less than 19 students per class);
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have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues through our interdisciplinary Social Justice major;
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be mentored and trained by our Chair of the Department (Dr. Paul Dean), who is also the university’s Coordinator of Faculty Onboarding;
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have access to optional faculty development opportunities outside the department;
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have your own office space for use when you’re on campus; and,
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receive a free parking pass that allows you to park anywhere on campus.
Interested candidates should send a Cover Letter indicating your interest in the position and a current C.V. (including three professional references) to Dr. Paul Dean (psdean@owu.edu). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
What we offer:
Ohio Wesleyan University offers a rewarding place to work! To discover why this should be your next work home, visit our website. As an equal opportunity institution, OWU has a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We do not discriminate on any basis including: race, religion, color, culture, national origin, sex and/or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, economic barriers, or any other legally protected factor.
NOTE: OWU requires COVID-19 vaccination of all employees. Candidates who accept offers of employment must be able to provide proof of their vaccination status.
