Sociology Adjunct Instructor
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Opening Date: March 11th, 2025 Closing Date: Until FilledPosition: Sociology Adjunct Instructor FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Academics Job Status: Part Time
Work Schedule: Depends on the Fall 2025 schedule Salary: $750.00 Per Credit Hour
6 Credit Hours per Session
Reports To: Dr. Theresa Billiot, V.P. Teaching and Learning
Organization and Location:
Remote
Purpose of Position:
Little Priest Tribal College seeks an adjunct to teach one section of each of the following sociology courses during the Fall 2025 semester:
SOCI1010 Introduction to Sociology is an introduction to the basic principles of sociology, including the study of sociological research, theoretical perspectives, culture, socialization, social structure, social institutions, deviance, social inequality, stratification, demography, population, and social movements.
SOCI2150 Exploring Unity and Diversity course helps students increase awareness and sensitivity of commonalities and differences among people and acquire knowledge of social structure and inequalities. The course prepares students to move critically, actively, and effectively participate in an increasingly diverse and global society.
Both courses are adopted from the Nebraska Transfer Initiative and can be found here: SOCI1010 Introduction to Sociology, SOCI2150 Exploring Unity and Diversity (statewidecourses.org)
This position is not eligible for benefits and is hired on an as-need basis per student enrollment. Applicants are contracted as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
Preferred candidates will have proven success in the following:
- Instructional experience, preferably in a tribal community college setting.
- Experience using technology in the classroom, including virtual, VTC, and online (asynchronous and/or synchronous formats).
- Documented training and/or experience using Learning Management Systems, preferably Canvas.
- Cultural competence in serving Indigenous students and/or other minoritized populations.
- Master’s degree in sociology or a master’s degree with at least 18 credit hours in sociology from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Must have a Nebraska Sate Teaching Certificate or Postsecondary Teaching Permit or be willing to obtain.
- Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background screen.
- Must be able to pass a drug screening.
You can visit us online at https://www.littlepriest.edu/human-resources/ to complete an online application and submit a cover letter, current resume, certified college transcripts, and a letter of reference. Applicants can also submit a paper application, cover letter, current resume, certified college transcripts, and a letter of reference to Human Resources, Little Priest Tribal College, P.O. Box 270, Winnebago, NE 68071 or email to angela.bates@littlepriest.edu.
*Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact LPTC through the Federal Relay System at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
At LPTC, we are committed to hiring a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are free of discrimination. Indian preference applies. All other applicants have equal opportunities for employment irrespective of their race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. LPTC will uphold these principles and ensure that this philosophy is administered appropriately. Arrangements for reasonable accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Little Priest Tribal College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
