Adjunct Faculty - Sociology

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is seeking a dynamic and student-centered Online Adjunct Faculty member to teach an introductory course in Sociology within our online undergraduate core curriculum. The ideal candidate will foster an engaging, inclusive learning environment aligned with the College’s mission and core values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate introductory sociology in an online asynchronous or blended format

• Prepare and refine course materials, making minor revisions as necessary for course improvement, text edition changes, and updating supplemental reading lists

• Adhere strictly to the Faculty Teaching Commitments for Student Success, the College’s Policy Guidebook, and the Faculty Handbook

• Manage and actively use the assigned SJC email account for all official communications

• Implement approved student ADA accommodations in coordination with the College’s ADA Accommodations Officer

• Provide input to the Program Director for annual faculty performance evaluations

• Participate in SJC Online Faculty meetings, departmental activities, conference calls, and professional development workshops as appropriate

• Uphold and integrate the Mission, Objectives, and Core Values of the Saint Joseph’s College community

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Sociology or a closely related field from an accredited institution (Ph.D. preferred)

• Experience: Demonstrated online teaching experience at the undergraduate level

• Technical & Pedagogical Skills: Proven proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and demonstrated knowledge of online teaching best practices

Please submit a cover letter and current CV highlighting your qualifications and connection to the Mission of the college. 

About Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 382-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph’s College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program. 

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:

• to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;

• to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;

• to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;

• to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;

• to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;

• to reach out beyond the College’s boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;

• to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or  misconduct should contact the Title IX Office ([email protected], 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).

In order to be considered for the position, submit an application and resume electronically by clicking on “Apply.”  Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: [email protected] or call 207-893-7757.