Posting DetailsPosition Information
Position RankTrack Non-Tenure Track
Position Title Part-Time Faculty, Sociology
Category Adjunct
Posting Number T000167
Location Chicago
Open Date 01/22/2026
Close DateOpen Until Filled? Yes
Job Type Part-Time
Working HoursPosition SummaryThe College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Roosevelt University invites applications for a part-time teaching position in Sociology. An M.A. in Sociology or related field is required, though some doctoral work is preferred.
The successful candidate will teach 1-2 courses per academic semester. The primary teaching responsibility will be one Introduction to Sociology course and, if desired, a 200-level course in any of these topics: Juvenile Justice, Health and Inequality, or Social Issues. Applicants are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, be comfortable in and support a working environment that fosters diversity, use technology effectively in teaching, and be committed to the advancement of social justice.
The current salary for this position is $3,982.
Primary responsibilities include: • Providing instruction to undergraduate students
• Teaching in multiple modalities: in-person, hybrid, and online asynchronous
• Demonstrating proficiency with online teaching technologies such as Blackboard Ultra and Zoom
• Engaging in department, college, and university service activities when appropriate
Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or
TitleIX@roosevelt.eduDo not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email
hrquestions@roosevelt.eduKnowledge, Skills and Abilities RequiredAn M.A. in Sociology or related field is required.
Years of Experience Required 0-1
Required Education Bachelor's Degree
Certification/Licensure RequiredAppropriate credentials in the field (ASLTA certification or ASLPI Level 4, or Certified Deaf Interpreter: CDI or DI)
Minimum QualificationsRefer to knowledge, skills and abilities above
Preferred Qualifications - At least one semester of teaching experience
- Some doctoral work
Equipment OperatedWorking ConditionsNormal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds).
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