Adjunct Faculty, Sociology (Dual in the Schools Program)

Position Title

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote. Face-to-face and hybrid classes may be offered on any Prince George’s Community College campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Master’s degree in sociology or a master’s degree in any field plus fifteen (15) graduate level credits in sociology
• One year of teaching experience preferred at the college or high school level in the subject matter or significant professional experience relevant to the teaching area
• Must be currently employed by Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS)

Essential Duties

• Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in conjunction with course outcomes
• Teach course content via an appropriate delivery format to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction
• Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development trainings related to content discipline and pedagogy
• Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning
• Evaluate student performance using assessment tools that align with established course objectives and outcomes
• Create and administer assessments that monitor student progress and provide timely student feedback
• Provide an orientation at the first class meeting to include an overview of the course syllabus. The overview should include an outline of course objectives, requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials
• Notify students of key academic dates and course adjustments, maintain an up-to-date, electronic grade book, and enter final grades by the established due date
• Maintain accurate records and submit class records (as appropriate) to the Department Chair or Program Coordinator by the established due date and participate in the departmental evaluation and course assessment process
• Maintain office hours, advise students, and refer students to appropriate resources
• Adjunct faculty are expected to respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Faculty are expected to maintain regular communication with students and should exclusively use the assigned PGCC email
• Attend all required meetings
• Perform all other duties as directed by the Department Chair, Program Coordinator, or designee

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and mastery of course content
• Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction
• Ability to teach face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed
• Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.)
• Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills
• Research skills (where appropriate)
• Time management, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Language skills

Physical Requirements

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine
• No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions

Special Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English
• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work
• A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview

Accommodations

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential job duty
• Prince George’s Community College provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship
• Accommodation determinations are made on a case-by-case basis