Adjunct Faculty – Sociology

Description

Department: Social Sciences
Pay Grade: Placed on Credit Adjunct Faculty Scale
FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Job Functions

• Teach no more than the equivalent of 24-teaching load hours per year (per measurement period under the ACA)
• Hold classes as scheduled
• Design assignments and/or give required assignments to measure student learning
• Provide clear and concise feedback to students in a timely manner (generally within two weeks)
• Check and respond to all emails within two business days
• Post the syllabus, faculty information, and a welcome announcement for Preview Week and maintain a current gradebook in the Learning Management System
• Hold required office hours
• Absorb and assist students and direct them to appropriate resources
• Contribute to student retention and completion initiatives
• Participate in outcomes assessment and respond to data
• Collaborate with student support offices and professionals
• Report grades and reconcile incomplete grades as necessary
• Engage in professional development including departmental orientation
• Attend required meetings and complete mandatory trainings
• Adapt to emerging challenges and demands to serve the college and its students
• Follow policies as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Minimum Requirements to Perform Work: Master’s Degree in a related field
• Ability to use technology in teaching including LMS and live video collaboration platforms
• Must be positive, cooperative and supportive

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree
• Degree in sociology
• Experience teaching sociology courses at the college level