Posting Details
Position Information
Position Rank
Track
Non-Tenure Track
Position Title
Part-Time Faculty, Sociology
Category
Adjunct
Posting Number
T000167
Location
Chicago
Open Date
01/22/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled?
Yes
Job Type
Part-Time
Working Hours
Position Summary
The 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.edu
Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email
hrquestions@roosevelt.edu
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
An M.A. in Sociology or related field is required.
Years of Experience Required
0-1
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Certification/Licensure Required
Appropriate credentials in the field (ASLTA certification or ASLPI Level 4, or Certified Deaf Interpreter: CDI or DI)
Minimum Qualifications
Refer to knowledge, skills and abilities above
Preferred Qualifications
- At least one semester of teaching experience
- Some doctoral work
Equipment Operated
Working Conditions
Normal 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).
Priority Application Instructions
Departmental Contact Information