Adjunct Faculty – Sociology

Jobtailor; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Indiana seeks an experienced educator to lead sociology instruction, design engaging courses, and apply modern instructional technologies. The role emphasizes adherence to FERPA and regulatory standards while promoting diverse perspectives.

You will develop syllabi, assess student progress, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality education that aligns with program objectives and college policy.

Qualifications

• Must have a master's degree in sociology or 18 graduate hours in sociology with statistics/research methods.
• Earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in sociology or related field.
• Appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals.
• Provide effective instruction and assessment within common syllabi.
• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Use available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engage students meaningfully and implement active classroom teaching strategies.
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester.
• Use technology for academic advising alerts and provide interventions, tutoring, academic supports, and referrals.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with students and co-workers.
• Implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and learning environments.
• Conduct responsibilities in accordance with FERPA, regulatory requirements, and professional standards

Skills

Instructional Design

Active Classroom Teaching

Technology Integration

Statistical Analysis

Course Development

Syllabi Development

Student Record Management

Diversity Appreciation

Professional Interaction

Education

Master's Degree in Sociology

18 sociology hours + statistics/research methods

Regionally accredited degree

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Academic Advising Tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals
• Provide effective instruction and assessment within common syllabi
• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives
• Use available technology to enhance instructional methods
• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements
• Engage students meaningfully and implement active classroom teaching strategies
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester
• Use technology for academic advising alerts and provide interventions, tutoring, academic supports, and referrals
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with students and co-workers
• Implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and learning environments
• Conduct responsibilities in accordance with FERPA, regulatory requirements, and professional standards

Requirements

• Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction
• Must meet faculty credentials as outlined in ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction
• Earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in sociology, social work, or social psychology; or
• Earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 hours in sociology and/or 18 graduate semester hours in sociology-related courses, including a course in statistics and/or research methodology
• Appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in instructional design and delivery, utilizing current technologies to enhance learning outcomes while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Engages students through active teaching strategies and effective assessment methods.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master's Degree In Sociology
• Instructional Design
• Active Classroom Teaching Strategies
• FERPA Compliance
• Technology Integration

Hard Skills

• Course Development
• Assessment Methods
• Student Record Management
• Syllabi Development
• Lesson Planning
• Statistical Analysis
• Research Methodology

Soft Skills

• Professional Interaction
• Cooperative Engagement
• Diversity Appreciation

Industry Keywords

• Higher Education
• Regulatory Requirements
• Instructional Technology

Tools & Technologies

• Learning Management Systems
• Academic Advising Tools