Sociology Adjunct

About the role

Olympic College is seeking an Adjunct Sociology Faculty member to teach primarily Intro to Sociology and other common-course (SOC&) courses in person at its Bremerton Campus. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to student-centered learning, closing achievement gaps, supporting diversity and social justice learning opportunities, and employing data-informed decision-making in their instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach primarily Intro to Sociology course(s) in accordance with the college catalog, using agreed-upon course outlines, and adhering to departmental guidelines.
• Teach day and evening classes in person; some may be located on the branch campuses of Poulsbo and Shelton.
• Provide quality teaching, including related preparation, grading, and record-keeping for assigned classes.
• Punctually communicate with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities to meet those needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree (MA) in Sociology from an accredited college or university; College teaching experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: PhD in Sociology.

Additional Information

• Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
• Final salary contract will be determined based on educational qualifications and applicable credits. This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience.
• The salary listed is a range based on per quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE).
• Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and off-campus assignments including travel to clinical sites may be a part of the instructional load.
• Adjunct positions at the college are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur.
• Applying does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered. Adjuncts are not eligible for benefits upon their initial hire. Adjunct faculty must work 50 percent of a full-time load for two consecutive quarters to become eligible. Additional hours earned at other SBCTC colleges may count towards this requirement.

Conditions of Employment

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
• Candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required by HB 2327.
• The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring.
• Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.