Adjunct Instructor of Social Sciences - UT Southern
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Adjunct Instructor of Social Sciences - UT Southern
Job Description
Position Summary
The School of Social Sciences at the University of Tennessee Southern is seeking qualified part-time adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the fields of Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, and History.
Responsibilities
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of general psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, homeland security, United States, and world history. Must be willing to teach at times and locations that best suit the needs of students and the School.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Requirements
A minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited university in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, homeland security, history, or a related field. A minimum of 18 hours related graduate-level coursework or significant practitioner experience may be applicable. A terminal degree in criminal justice or homeland security is required to teach in the Master’s Program. Must have the ability to learn or have prior experience with online teaching. A background search will be required of the successful applicant.
| Faculty Qualifications Matrix - Psychology and Human Services and Counseling Concentrations | ||||
| UTS Course Rubric | Qualifying Credentials | Related Disciplines | Acceptable Alternative Qualifications | |
| PSY 113, PSY 211, PSY 213, SOW 201 | Master's degree in Psychology or a closely related field | Behavioral sciences, social work, gerontology, human development, counseling, human services | Doctoral student in Psychology or a closely related field with sufficient hours to receive a master’s in passing degree | |
| SOW 220, PSY 308, PSY 311, PSY 312, PSY 320, PSY 321, PSY 331, PSY 341, PSY 351, PSY 352, PSY 353, PSY 360, PSY 365, PSY 373, PSY 400, PSY 401, PSY 406, PSY 410, PSY 411, PSY 412, PSY 415, PSY 424, PSY 430, PSY 498, PSY 499 | Master's degree in Psychology or a closely related field AND course work, training, and/or experience related to the specific course or courses | Behavioral sciences, social work, gerontology, human development, counseling, human services | Doctoral student in Psychology or a closely related field with sufficient hours to receive a master’s in passing degree | |
| SOC 211 | Master's degree in sociology or closely related field. | Anthropology | Doctoral student in sociology or a closely related field with sufficient hours to receive a master’s in passing degree | |
| SOC 212, SOC 215, SOC 360, SOC 499 | Master's degree in sociology or related field. AND course work, training, and/or experience related to the specific course or courses | Doctoral student in sociology or a closely related field with sufficient hours to receive a master’s in passing degree |
| Faculty Qualifications Matrix Criminal Justice/Homeland Security | |||
| UTS Course Rubric | Qualifying Credentials | Related Disciplines | Acceptable Alternative Qualifications |
| CJ 101, CJ 201, CJ 210, CJ 220, CJ 225, CJ 302, CJ 303, CJ 305, CJ 345, CJ 360, CJ 380, CJ 440, CJ 451, CJ 485 | Doctorate or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline). | Doctorate or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline). |
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| CJ 315, CJ 499 | Doctorate or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline). | Social Sciences |
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| CJ 330, CJ 405, CJ 410 | Doctorate or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline). | JD |
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| CJ 385 | Master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline), or undergraduate degree in teaching discipline with significant practitioner experience in Wildlife Management, Law Enforcement, or related field. | Wildlife Biology, and/or Natural Resources, or related field. | Significant practitioner experience in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Enforcement, or related field. |
| HS 230, 248, HS 335, HS 344, HS 354, HS 416, HS 417, HS 426, HS 499 | Doctorate or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline). | Advanced degree with significant experience in a Homeland Security field. | |
| HS 446, HS 447 | Doctorate or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline). | Advanced degree with significant experience in a counterterrorism-related field. | |
| CJ 501, CJ 510, CJ 511, CJ 550, CJ 512, CJ 522, CJ 552, CJ 590 | Doctorate with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline). | ||
| CJ 502, CJ 591 | Doctorate with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline). | Social Sciences | |
| CJ 503, CJ 551 | Doctorate with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline). | JD | |
History
Faculty Qualifications Matrix - History | ||||
UTS CourseRubric | Minimum FacultyQualifications | Related Disciplines | Acceptable Alternative Qualifications | |
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HIS 111 through 299 |
M.A. in History(or related discipline) |
General Core SurveyHistory, American Government, Tennessee History, World Geography |
A master's degree in any discipline plus 18 hours of graduate coursework in History or related discipline with relevant professional experience. ABD status. | |
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HIS 300 through 499 |
Ph.D. in History(or related discipline) |
History, Early and Modern Europe, Asian History, Middle Eastern History, American Regional Studies, and similar disciplines | PhD or ABD status. | |
Job Info
- Job Identification 5124
- Job Category Faculty
- Posting Date 2025-09-16, 04:34 p.m.
- Job Schedule Part time
- Locations 433 West Madison Str., Pulaski, TN, 38478, US
EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
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