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Sociology Adjunct Instructor

Virginia's Community College System · Richmond, VA · 1 wk ago
EducationFull-time

About the role

Paul D. Camp Community College seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Sociology courses.

Responsibilities

  • Create a learning environment that facilitates students' acquisition of knowledge and skills in Sociology.
  • Design and implement curricula that align elements of student learning to their educational goals.
  • Develop and adapt teaching and learning strategies to accommodate traditional and non-traditional students with diverse backgrounds and varied academic competencies.
  • Utilize various technologies for communication, organization of data and course materials, presentations, etc.
  • Evaluate and enhance student learning using formative and summative assessment measures.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, for group presentations or one-on-one settings.
  • Stay current and continually improve knowledge and understanding of the teaching discipline.
  • Incorporate AI into Sociology education.
  • Incorporate technology into education.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate semester hours in Sociology or a related field.
  • Ability to design and implement curricula that align elements of student learning to the student’s educational goals.
  • Knowledge of methods to effectively teach Sociology online.
  • Experience with proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
  • Experience with alternative delivery methods to include online delivery, hybrid and hyflex course options, content software web-enhancements, etc.
  • Willingness to incorporate AI into Sociology education.
  • Experience with incorporating technology into education.

Benefits

Adjunct teaching responsibilities vary as needed by the institution. Individuals hired to teach courses in an adjunct capacity may only teach a total of 12 workload credits in each term (fall and spring) and 8 workload credits in the summer term.

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