Adjunct Faculty Pool, Sociology

Grow Clinton; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 964,320 - 1,377,600; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Iowa Community College District seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Anthropology and related social sciences across multiple EICC campuses. In-person classes Monday through Friday with online and evening opportunities. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service and align with the college mission.

Salary is paid per credit hour; retirees may qualify for higher rates. Applications require a master's degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, or related fields and a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, or a related field with at least 12 GSH in the qualifying subjects.
• Minimum of 6 credits must be from Sociology, Anthropology, or Cultural Studies.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and service aligned with the community college mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Anthropology and related social sciences to meet learning outcomes.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and revision as needed.
• Meet scheduled classes and maintain office hours for student support.
• Assess student outcomes and provide regular feedback.
• Advise students and refer to Academic Support and Student Services as needed.
• Participate in faculty, college, district, and advisory meetings.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and stay current in the field.
• Support recruitment and retention initiatives for students.

Job description

Supervisor's Title: Gabe Knight, Dean of Liberal Arts

Location: Scott Community College (10)

$700.00 per credit hour; EICC retirees $1000 per credit hour.

Job Description

Responsible for teaching courses and assessing learning outcomes in Anthropology. Available assignments include campus locations across EICC, including college campus and high school building; in-person Monday through Friday; Morning and/or Afternoon availability desired. Please indicate your availability in your cover letter.

Online and Evening Teaching opportunities available as well. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service. Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the community college.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Studies or master's degree with at least 12 GSH in a combination of the qualifying fields that provide a foundation in the specific subject matter being taught Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Criminology, Gerontology, Public Policy, Social Work (a minimum of 6 credits must be from Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Studies)

Physical Demands

The teacher must see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently. Positions may vary from standing, sitting, or walking. On a rare occasion it may be necessary to move quickly, run, etc.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model. Teaching assignments may include varying delivery formats and methods.
• Collaborate in the development and revision of curriculum as needed.
• Meet promptly with scheduled classes.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty, college, district, and advisory meetings unless excused by the Academic Dean.
• Assure that student outcomes are achieved in each course.
• Evaluate and record student performance and achievement on a regular basis and provide regular student feedback.
• Maintain established office hours and meet with the students as necessary.
• Refer students to Academic Support and Student Services as needed and meet recommended student/instructional accommodations as required.
• Serve as a student academic advisor.
• Develop and administer assessment instruments to validate student outcome achievement.
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress and grade records of all students.
• Effectively plan and implement learning strategies appropriate for meeting student outcomes.
• Analyze results of planning and teaching and make appropriate revisions.
• Assist college in the recruitment and retention of students.
• Actively serve as a departmental team member in effecting change fostering continual educational improvement.
• Maintain currency of professional skills to continually enhance instructional skills.Regularly engage in professional learning activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
• Is committed to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectations of students and internal/external stakeholders.
• Complete other job duties unique to your area as assigned by the academic dean.

EICC Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

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