Sociology Adjunct Instructor

Early College is seeking candidates for a Sociology Adjunct Faculty position. The successful candidate will teach sociology Dual-Credit courses to students in the Vincennes University Early College program located at Ben Davis University High School. The adjunct Sociology Professor will work at Ben Davis University High School teaching Sociology dual-credit courses to Early College students. This instructor is responsible for assigned sections of sociology, or other assigned courses offered through Vincennes University but located at an early college site on the west side of Indianapolis. Scheduled courses would be either on M, W, F, or T, TR, and which are scheduled to run both spring and fall semesters. Additional information will be given during the
interview process.

Experience in teaching in the K-12 or post-secondary setting is preferred but not required.

Ben Davis University High School is an endorsed Early College in the MSD of Wayne Township Schools located on the west side of Indianapolis. This position is for an adjunct professor who works for Vincennes University at our early college high school. BDU has a supportive small school environment
with 430 students who must apply, interview, and are accepted and start the program in grade 9. BDUHS only has grades 10-12 and has celebrated 100% & 99% graduation rates for the past eleven years in which students earned both their Academic & Technical Honors Diploma and Associate Degree.

Additional information regarding credentialing is listed below. Please note that this is a FACE-TO-FACE
position and NOT a virtual position; therefore, only local candidates will be contacted and considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction and assessment of course objectives to Early College students in assigned sections of SOCL 141, 151, 164, 245, or any other assigned courses offered.

• Prepare course materials for instruction and assessment as guided by campus syllabi, faculty liaison, and Early College admin.

• Be available for an instruction schedule of either M, W, F, or T, TR each semester.

• Attend BDU Early College adjunct meetings at the start, middle, and end of the year.

• Participate in required yearly professional development.

• Utilize various learning management platforms for attendance, grades, and other procedures.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: Traditional Credentialing Requirements
Tested Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in a qualifying field and 5 years of full-time paid employment in a social and human services field, and maintain any professional licensures.

Traditional Credentialing Requirements (Preferred)

Master’s Degree in Sociology or Social Work; or Master’s degree with 18 GH in sociology-related coursework.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Interested applicants should submit a Vincennes University application, cover letter, resume/cv, and full contact information for three professional references.