Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Sociology (SOC 316) Global Migration
Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: Jan 30, 2025
Deadline: Jan 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description:Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Saint Mary's College seeks to hire a per-course adjunct faculty member to teach Sociology 316: Global Migration in the traditional undergraduate program in Spring 2025.
This is an upper-division course scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30 - 3:10 PM. A syllabus is available.

The course examines the dynamics of contemporary migration and its impact on cultures, societies, politics, and families. It introduces key theories of assimilation, transnationalism, and multiculturalism while exploring contemporary international migration patterns. Topics include:

• Feminization of migration
• Labor migration
• Citizenship and belonging
• Human trafficking
• Refugee crises and politics of asylum

This course will be taught in person, on campus.
Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Sociology, Anthropology, Ethnic Studies, or a relevant field preferred
• ABD candidates will be considered
• Prior teaching experience in migration studies or related topics is desirable

The salary is $9,928 - $13,344 depending on qualifications. The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.
Candidates must reside in California.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/162775

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