Adjunct Faculty- Sociology Professor
Company: DHRM
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Adjunct Faculty- Sociology Professor State Role Title:
Adjunct Faculty- Sociology Professor Hiring Range: Commensurate
with Credentials and Experience Pay Band: UG Agency: Norfolk State
University Location: Virginia Agency Website: www.nsu.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Norfolk State
University, a comprehensive urban public institution, is committed
to transforming students' lives through exemplary teaching,
research, and service. Offering a supportive academic and
culturally diverse environment for all, the University empowers its
students to tum their aspirations into reality and achieve their
full potential as well rounded, resourceful citizens and leaders
for the 21st century. Norfolk State University’s Department of
Sociology, seeks Adjunct faculty for the August 2024 academic year
to teach Sociology and/or Criminal Justice courses. The selected
adjunct professors will teach at the undergraduate level and
conduct office hours to support their courses. Minimum
Qualifications Possess a Masters of Arts or Science degree in
Sociology, Criminal Justice, or in a similar discipline, with 18
graduate credits in the field. Possesses considerable knowledge of
and skill in areas of specialization in a discipline, as
highlighted above. Demonstrated ability to communicate to a diverse
student-body audience, both verbally and in writing, with emphasis
applied to a commitment to diversity. Demonstrated ability to grasp
and advocate an institution teaching and learning philosophy,
preferably in an institution of higher education. Proficiency in or
commitment to attaining distance learning certification at NSU.
Teaching experience, at a college or university is strongly
preferred. Additional Considerations EEO Statement NSU is committed
to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and
applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender,
national origin, political affiliation, genetic information,
religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran
status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals
with disabilities and veterans to apply. Special Instructions You
will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application
and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your
Application” in your account to check the status of your
application for this position. The following must be submitted for
a complete application: 1. A statement of your Philosophy of
Teaching (via cover letter) 2. A current Curriculum Vitae (via
resume) 3. Complete Commonwealth of Virginia State Application 4.
Official transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted, however,
official transcripts are required of finalist) (via transcripts) 5.
Three reference’s (name, phone, email,) via references Application
and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by
11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of
Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed,
emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will
not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement
Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue
Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management
(DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees
Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state
application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant
is based solely on the information received for this position from
either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a
confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is
submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your
RMS account to check the status of your application for this
position. Norfolk State University conducts background checks on
all candidates identified as a finalist for employment
consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are
dependent upon the type of position for which you have been
identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history,
including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree
validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit
report reviews. The results of background checks are made available
to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be
required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State
University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of
eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work
in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Contact Information Name:
Human Resources Phone: 7578238160 Email: Emailed material is not
accepted. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion,
we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through
the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for
this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter
(formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging &
Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind &
Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged
to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability
documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.
Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling
DARS at 800-552-5019. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate
of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022-
February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable
documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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