Technology in Contemporary Society, Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies - Adjunct Faculty

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Adjunct Faculty Technology in Contemporary Society: Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies UMGC Stateside: Location: Fort Lee, VA: University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Fort Lee, VA, for the Social & Behavioral Sciences & Gerontology program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course(s): Technology in Contemporary Society (BEHS 103): An interdisciplinary introduction to the role of technology in contemporary society. The aim is to apply principles and concepts from a variety of social science disciplines (e.g., anthropology, sociology, psychology, and gerontology) to explore the influence of technology on society and the effect of technological change on our social lives, including our interpersonal relationships, work, culture, and society. Topics include the way technology changes relationships, the cumulative advantages and disadvantages associated with technology, digital natives versus digital immigrants, the pace of technological change, changes to the nature of how people learn and think, and the meaning of technology in society. Required Education and Experience: Master’s in Social Science,...