Job description
Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) is a selective, private, undergraduate liberal arts, residential institution founded in 1842 and located just 20 miles north of Columbus.
The Department of Sociology/Anthropology at OWU is looking for Part-time Instructors for the 2023-24 academic year. Applicants can apply to teach Changing Cultures, Changing Societies, or any of the 4 courses that we are offering in 2023-24:
- SOAN 260: Changing Cultures, Changing Societies (Fall 2023)
- SOAN 349: Gender and the Body (Fall 2023)
- 1 of 2 upper-level electives (Spring 2024) in the applicant’s area of expertise that expands the courses currently offered by the department. Examples could include but are not limited to: Society & the Environment; Sex, Drugs, & HIV; Love, Emotions, & Relationships; Societies & Cultures of the Middle East; and more. Email the chair, Dr. Paul Dean ([email protected]), to discuss possible course topics!
The pay is $5,000 per course. Successful applicants will be offered a one-year contract to teach between 1-4 of the above courses, with possibility of renewal after the first year.
At Ohio Wesleyan, a residential liberal arts institution, all classes are taught in an in-person, face-to-face setting. We do not offer online courses during spring and fall semesters.
The ideal candidate will have at least a Master’s degree completed in Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field, and teaching experience at the college level.
If you decide to join the Department of Sociology/Anthropology, you will:
- become part of a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative team of instructors who are committed to their students and to excellence in language teaching;
- join a liberal arts college that is deeply committed to creating an environment that celebrates and helps to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion;
- teach small classes (usually less than 19 students per class);
- have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues through our interdisciplinary Social Justice major;
- be mentored and trained by our Chair of the Department (Dr. Paul Dean), who is also the university’s Coordinator of Faculty Onboarding;
- have access to optional faculty development opportunities outside the department;
- have your own office space for use when you’re on campus; and,
- receive a free parking pass that allows you to park anywhere on campus.
What we offer:
Ohio Wesleyan University offers a rewarding place to work! To discover why this should be your next work home, visit our website. As an equal opportunity institution, OWU has a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We do not discriminate on any basis including: race, religion, color, culture, national origin, sex and/or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, economic barriers, or any other legally protected factor.
NOTE: OWU requires COVID-19 vaccination of all employees. Candidates who accept offers of employment must be able to provide proof of their vaccination status.
OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY is a private liberal arts college located 20 miles north of Columbus in Delaware, Ohio. OWU is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and welcomes applications from all. OWU celebrates diversity and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, culture, national origin, sex and/or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, economic barriers, or any other legally protected factor. OWU is an equal opportunity institution and has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send a Cover Letter indicating your interest in the position and a current C.V. (including three professional references) to Dr. Paul Dean ([email protected]). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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