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Posting Details
Job ID: 47821
College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Position Description
The Department of Sociology within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at DePaul University invites applicants for part-time faculty teaching opportunities. Part-time teaching opportunities are available throughout the academic year. Applicants with qualifications that match our course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter and the department will work with selected individuals to determine a quarterly schedule. Courses are not guaranteed; however the Department does its best to give ample notice about available courses and potential course cancellations.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. preferred
- Ph.D. required for graduate courses
- This is an in person position at the Lincoln Park Campus.
- We do not accept applicants seeking online or remote teaching positions.
Application Instructions
Applicants will be considered for all courses offered in the Department of Sociology. In addition to teaching in the Department, this postion may also include teaching in our related programs, including the First-Year Program and the Sophomore Seminar in Multiculturalism. Courses will be taught in person during the 2025-2026 Academic Year.
Please visit the following URL for information about the program and course offerings: https://las.depaul.edu/academics/sociology/Pages/default.aspx
Considerations
Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enrolled or under-enrolled.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/part-time/Pages/default.aspx
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
Close Date: Jun 30, 2027
Salary Information
The anticipated hiring rate of this position is between $4,500 and $5,600 per course, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicant Documents
- C.V.(1)
- Cover Letter(1)
- Contact Reference(1)