Adjunct Faculty - Sociology

Inside Higher Ed; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Illinois is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Sociology courses. The role requires a Master's degree and a commitment to quality instruction. Applicants should have experience in teaching and should be prepared to work with a diverse student population. This part-time position entails compliance with various educational standards and active participation in college evaluations.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• 18 hours of graduate credit in sociology or related discipline.
• Experience in teaching online and traditional students.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned sociology courses.
• Participate in evaluations.
• Comply with curriculum and grading standards.

Skills

Commitment to teaching and learning

Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction

Education

Master's Degree

18 hours of graduate credit in the discipline

Job description

Overview

POSITION TITLE: ADJUNCT FACULTY - SOCIOLOGY
STATUS: Part time
DEPARTMENT: Social & Behavioral Sciences
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Adjunct Faculty
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
PLACEMENT: Faculty
MINIMUM PAY RATE: Refer to current adjunct faculty contract
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities. The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its faculty.

Position Summary

An adjunct community college instructor is an instructor hired for one semester to teach one or more courses for which he/she is qualified to teach. The adjunct instructor reports to the appropriate Instructional Coordinator and/or Department Chair; provides quality instruction for the assigned courses. The instructor works with full-time faculty in assessing students and following all course guidelines. Willingness to teach at other campus sites is required. Adjunct instructors may submit preferences for locations and loads. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach classes in appropriate instructional area.
2. Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
3. Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, and assessments, and other established processes.
4. Attend classes regularly; return college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in a timely manner; effectively communicate with appropriate staff and chair.
5. Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations. Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
6. Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the college at all times.
7. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's Degree
2. 18 hours of graduate credit in the discipline.
3. Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
4. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's Degree in Sociology.
2. Teaching experience at the collegiate level.
3. Experience at the community college level.
4. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
5. Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.
6. Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.

Physical Demands

1. Standard classroom equipment and software.

Working Conditions

1. Classroom teaching environment.

Application Procedure

Apply on-line at http://employment.jjc.edu

Equal opportunity/affirmative action college supporting diversity.