Sociology Adjunct Faculty
- Employer
- Trinity Christian College
- Location
- Palos Heights, IL
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- Education, Educational Administration & Leadership, Special Education, Social Sciences, Sociology
- Position Type
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Position:
The Department of Sociology at Trinity Christian College seeks an experienced instructor for an introductory level course, Principles of Sociology, for Spring 2022. This is a hybrid-format course, combining weekly, in-person sessions alongside asynchronous learning activities.
Qualifications:
A master's degree in Sociology is required. Graduate degrees in related fields may also be considered.
Trinity seeks candidates for faculty positions who are professing Christians and committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. They should support the goals of a strong liberal arts education in the tradition of Reformed Christian higher education and be competent to demonstrate to students a mature articulation of faith and learning.
Application Process:
Candidates must complete the adjunct faculty application, which includes the submission of a résumé/CV, three references, copies of official transcripts from all graduate programs, and a brief statement of their faith. Applications will be reviewed as received and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Lenore Knight Johnson, Associate Professor of Sociology
Trinity Christian College
Phone: 708-239-4849
Lenore.knightjohnson@trnty.edu
Only electronic application documents will be accepted; incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants should be prepared to upload the following during the application process:
• Cover Letter• Resume
• Expression of Faith Statement
• Names and contact information for three references
Trinity Christian College is a four-year liberal arts college located in Palos Heights, Illinois, a suburb twenty miles southwest of Chicago. Since its founding in 1959, Trinity has provided its students with an excellent Christian higher education in the Reformed tradition. The College enrollment in the traditional program is about 1,100 with a vibrant residential program. We offer majors in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, as well as professional programs in accounting and business administration, nursing, education, computer science, pre-medicine, and pre-law. Trinity also offers master’s programs in counseling psychology and special education as well as degree completion programs in education, business, psychology, and nursing. Trinity Christian College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
Trinity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates
Organization
Trinity Christian College is an accredited private liberal arts college located in Palos Heights, Illinois. Since its founding in 1959, Trinity has provided its students a rigorous Christian higher education in the Reformed tradition, preparing them to pursue excellence in their vocations. The secure 130-acre wooded campus is just 30 minutes from the limitless cultural and career resources of downtown Chicago.
Academics
Consistently ranked as one of the top-tier colleges in the Midwest region by U.S. News and World Report, Trinity Christian College offers over 80 programs of study, including traditional undergraduate, adult studies, and graduate programs. Recognizing the value of experiential learning, 100% of Trinity’s students participate in hands-on internships or field education. Trinity alumni excel. They are nurses in the most advanced healthcare facilities, award-winning teachers in schools across the country, successful business executives in global companies, and service-oriented professionals making a difference throughout the world.
Community
Whether they are commuters or campus residents, current Trinity students passionately talk about the sense of “community” they feel on this diverse campus. Trinity is often recognized for its ethnic and economic diversity. Intercollegiate sports for men and women, student-run ministry programs, and a full scope of creative expression in fine arts add to the Trinity experience.
Chicago
Opportunities abound in the Chicagoland area, opening the door to an expansive “classroom” of culturally-rich neighborhoods; world class music, theater, art, and cuisine; and endless professional development for students via internships, career positions, and involvement with service organizations. Trinity’s Chicago Semester provides an immersive experience for students who want the city to be their home, classroom, and workplace for an entire semester.
Study Abroad
Learning outside the classroom is available through off-campus programs including Semester in Spain (Seville), Semester in The Netherlands, and Semester in Ecuador (Quito), as well as other areas of the world. May-term trips to places such as Cuba and China offer students the opportunity to discover and explore different regions of the world over the course of a few weeks.
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