Adjunct Faculty Pool - Sociology (SOCI)

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

SFCC Santa Fe Community College is seeking an adjunct instructor for part-time instructional assignments. Candidates must hold a MA/MS in Sociology or a Master’s in any field with 18 graduate credits in Sociology. Responsibilities include providing effective instruction, evaluating student performance, and assisting in curriculum development.

Preferred qualifications include teaching experience at the college level and skills in online and blended course delivery. This position does not confer reappointment rights, and the instructor will not have additional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in Sociology or related field with required graduate credits.
• At least one year of teaching experience at the college level preferred.
• Experience with online and blended course delivery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction in one's discipline.
• Meet all classes regularly and on time.
• Evaluate student performance and assign grades.
• Assist in curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching skills

Curriculum development

Evaluation of student performance

Education

MA/MS in Sociology

Master’s Degree with 18 graduate credits in Sociology

Job description

Position Summary

An adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract for instructional, temporary and part‑time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service and have no right to reappointment. Persons appointed at this rank typically hold a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree to teach at the upper‑division and graduate level, or a master’s degree for lower‑division courses, all from accredited or internationally recognized institutions. Exceptions may be made by the Provost upon presentation of evidence of equivalent credentials.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide the most effective instruction possible in one’s discipline to ensure that the educational needs of students are met and that students achieve specified learning objectives.
• Teach assigned courses, whether on‑campus or off‑campus, day or evening, following the official syllabi and using approved textbooks and other learning materials.
• Meet all classes regularly and on time, as scheduled, and for their full duration.
• Teach the learning objectives and outcomes for assigned courses.
• Evaluate student performance (attainment of learning objectives) and assign grades.
• Make arrangements for appointments with students as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of course syllabi; engage in curriculum development (revising and updating existing courses and programs, creating new courses and programs).
• Make arrangements with the department chair or associate dean for covering classes when scheduling an absence.
• Meet all deadlines in submitting grades, assessments, or other required information on students.
• All other related duties as assigned.
• Attend faculty meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• MA/MS in Sociology or a Master’s Degree in any field with 18 graduate credits in Sociology.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of teaching at the college level.
• Teaching experience in a community college setting.
• Online and blended course delivery skills.

Physical Demands

Approximate percentages of other activities: Standing 40%, Walking 20%, Sitting 40%, Driving 0%. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.