Adjunct, Sociology

About the role

Under the general supervision, the successful candidates will prepare and teach Sociology courses assigned by the department. This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available. This position is paid at $1,056 per instructional unit. Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and teaches Sociology courses as stipulated by department instructions and in course syllabi provided by the department.
• Provides meaningful and effective instruction in all assigned courses.
• Develops course calendars and weekly outlines in consultation with the department.
• Uses Canvas according to SLCC and department policies.
• SUBMIT A COMPLETE SYLLABUS BY DUE DATES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OR SLCC.
• Sustains a professional commitment to the Department, School and College mission and values.
• Becomes familiar with, and abides by, all college policies with immediate priority given to those policies that govern interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments throughout the organization.
• Maintains professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Provides appropriate and timely feedback and grades for all assignments.
• Returns graded assignments/quizzes in an appropriate time frame.
• Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and detailed grade calculation records.
• Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance.
• Informs students of progress-to-date periodically and assigns and submits final grades by published deadlines.
• Aids in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment.
• Prepares and submits incident reports to Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy.
• Maintains professional and collegial behavior.
• Handles/responds to student concerns/complaints and responds to student communications and inquiries promptly (generally within 1-2 days).
• Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure.
• Completes all required employee trainings.
• Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines.
• Provides ADA accommodations to students as directed by SLCC’s ADA professionals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sociology, or closely related field, from an accredited college or university.
• PhD in Sociology preferred.
• Experience teaching at the college level preferred.
• Experience with Canvas LMS preferred.
• Research experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the field being taught and ability to communicate assigned subject matter to students.
• Ability to use a computer and other instructional technologies.
• Ability to maintain respectful and ethical working relationships with students and across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.

Benefits

SLCC Information
Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education. Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options. This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check. More information about Salt Lake Community College benefits: here. Find our Total Compensation Estimator here: here.