Sociology Adjunct Assistant Professor Pool

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Adjunct positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year-round based on college needs. Applicants in this pool will remain active for two years. After two years, applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

About the Role

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean
• Helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content
• Assessing student learning outcomes
• Maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field
• Continuing professional development
• Utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties
• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position
• Assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review
• Serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities
• Assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean
• Fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member

Qualifications

• Have a master’s degree in Sociology
• OR, bachelor’s degree in Sociology AND master’s degree in Anthropology, any Ethnic Studies, Social Work, or Psychology
• OR the equivalent*

All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

NOTES: Degree titles must match the stated minimum qualifications exactly (word-for-word). If your degree title is not exactly the same as one of the degree titles listed in the minimum qualifications above, you must submit documentation for “equivalency” to be considered for the position. If you fail to submit this documentation and your degree title does not match, you will be disqualified. Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must include the equivalency review request form detailing and explaining how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degree(s) listed in the minimum qualifications. Please visit our website for the form and information on the equivalency process. If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter. If you do not attach a copy of your determination form or letter you will be disqualified. If you have misplaced your copy please contact for assistance.

Benefits

The Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalSTRS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments. To learn more about the benefits available to you click the link below.