Adjunct Faculty - Sociology

The Role

Will Be Responsible For The Following Under the supervision of the Department Head and/or Lead Faculty, Adjunct Instructors have as their chief duty the instruction of assigned college classes, providing quality instruction for student learning and maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom.

• conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices
• maintaining records of attendance
• evaluating student performance on assignments or lab activities
• assigning mid-term grades
• assigning final grades
• utilizing faculty feedback
• completing mandatory training as needed
• performing other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Beyond teaching responsibilities, Adjunct Instructors are also obligated to comply with and support college policies as set forth in the Strategic Plan, the College Catalog, the Adjunct Faculty Handbook, and the Employment Agreement.

• Holistic Student Support
• Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility
• Organizational Culture and Inclusive Practices
• Provides support in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division that aligns with the College’s values.
• Supports the College’s goals and supports the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division’s efforts to utilize best practices.
• Provides services and support for students, faculty, and staff.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in Sociology.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: College Teaching Experience and/or K12 Teaching Experience, Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes – hybrid, online, virtual.

Qualifications

• Maintains a comprehensive grasp on the particular area(s) of academic study.
• Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students.
• Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation.
• Demonstrates a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition towards others.
• Demonstrates punctuality and is detailed-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, equity-minded principles and practices related to supporting students.

Skills

• Maintains a comprehensive grasp on the particular area(s) of academic study.
• Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students.
• Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation.
• Demonstrates a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition towards others.
• Demonstrates punctuality and is detailed-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, equity-minded principles and practices related to supporting students.

Benefits

Pay by credit hour based on education, certifications, and experience.