Western Carolina University has been named to the 2022 “America’s Best Employers by State” list by Forbes, ranking 14th out of the top 100 employers in North Carolina. 

The Department of Anthropology and Sociology at Western Carolina University is seeking to hire qualified part-time online adjunct faculty to teach sections of Medical Sociology (SOC 456) for fall 2022 and Spring 2023. Minimum qualifications for teaching in the academic programs are a doctor’s or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree. Preference will be given to candidates that have experience in medical sociology. The appointments are on a course-by-course basis. Salary is commensurate with education, experience and discipline.

WCU embraces its role as a regionally engaged university and is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a community engaged university. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to public engagement through their teaching, service, and scholarship.

Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a master’s degree with a concentration in the discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline).

Please attach a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts from highest earned degree, and a list of three professional references (include the names and full contact information).

For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Peter Nieckarz at pnieckarz@wcu.edu

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

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All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, and veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

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