Job Description
Adjunct - School of Social Sciences and International Studies (Fall 2025 - Summer 2026) Wright State University
EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title: Adjunct - School of Social Sciences and International Studies (Fall 2025 - Summer 2026)
Job Category: Faculty/Instructional
Department: School of Social Sciences and International Studies
EEO number: 26A024
Position FTE: Part-time
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Negotiable
Salary Band: NA
Job Summary/Basic Function WSU's School of Social Sciences and International Studies is accepting applications for adjunct teaching positions for Fall 2025 through Summer 2026 academic year. Individuals with academic and performance qualifications are encouraged to apply for positions in the following disciplines: Anthropology, Communication, Criminal Justice, Geography, Modern Languages, International Studies, Political Science, Sociology
Minimum Qualifications - Professional experience or academic qualifications covering subject matter taught within the School of Social Sciences and International Studies.
- Applicant must possess an academic degree one level above the level at which they will teach, except in programs for terminal degrees or when equivalent experience is established. In terminal degree programs, adjunct faculty must possess the same level of degree.
- If teaching outside field of their advanced degree, adjuncts must have completed at least 18 graduate level credit hours of instruction in the field where they teach.
- At least 1 year professional or teaching experience or the equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. with at least 3 years professional or teaching experience.
Essential Functions and percent of time Teaching 100%
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd) Non-Essential Functions and percent of time Working Conditions Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply.To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants Official transcripts will be required prior to hiring.
First Consideration Date: Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Contract work, Part time, For contractors, Summer work,