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Position: Contracted Faculty of Practice (Adjunct): Sociology Location: St. Paul, MN Job Id: 311701 # of Openings: 1 CFP (Adjunct): Sociology Position Overview: Contracted Faculty of Practice (Adjunct) - College of Human Services & Behavioral Sciences; Criminal Justice Department - specifically in the Sociology Program. This position is an adjunct teaching role that will deliver courses both online and in-person. The Sociology Program's mission is to develop students' understanding of modern societies to create meaningful and rewarding futures for our students in the employment market that is constantly evolving. This is accomplished through education, high impact community engagement, and experiential learning whilst developing transferable skills such as research, practical and impactful communication through writing and oral presentations, inclusivity, and leadership. Face-to-Face Modality Essential Duties: Teaching morning/day/evening courses in a face-to-face. The specific course and delivery will be negotiated with the instructor candidate, depending on the semester class offering schedules. Contract Faculty of Practice (CFP) instructors prepare and deliver lectures, are prompt and timely in responding, evaluating, grading students, and entering grades. Course topics include minority and cultural relations, research measurement and data, and social relations to undergraduate students in the Sociology Program. The CFP will bring their expertise, experience, insight, and teaching charisma into the course to provide a deeper understanding and real-world application of the material being delivered. The Teaching capacity ranges between 4-12 credits per semester, which is essentially one to three courses (Fall, Summer, and Spring) depending on class offering schedules. Education and Experience: Master's Degree in social/human services: Required MSW: Preferred At least 5 years of practical experience in the social/human services field: Required Demonstration: Applicants should provide examples of how their specialties will complement existing strengths in the Sociology Department. Must be organized, able to meet deadlines, and have excellent interpersonal skills Teaching experience in either online, face-to-face, or blended modalities: Preferred 5 or more years of professional social/human services related experience: Preferred Competencies: Organized Able to meet deadlines Excellent interpersonal skills Supplemental Information: It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets. The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation. The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology. Promise to Students - Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits. Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota. Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger - cleininger@csp.edu, with any questions Apply for this Position It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable equal opportunity, directives and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies thereof, specifically Minnesota Statute 363. CSP will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national (including ancestry) or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. CSP is an institution of LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained ministers of LCMS. CSP, based on a religious tenet, recognizes only male ordained ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female commissioned ministers of the Gospel.