Adjunct Faculty- Sociology

ivytech; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana seeks a qualified sociology faculty member to deliver courses and align with course objectives, using technology to enhance learning. The role emphasizes engaging online students and maintaining accurate records in a professional, inclusive environment.

Education requires a master's degree in sociology or an equivalent pathway with sociology hours; strong commitment to student success and diversity is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires earned master's or higher in sociology, social work, or social psychology, or
• a master's or higher in any field with 18 sociology hours or related courses including statistics/research methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned sociology classes per college policy and course objectives.
• Utilize technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and requirements.
• Engage with students regularly to provide a positive Ivy Tech experience.
• Promote online learning strategies and engagement for remote students.
• Interact professionally with students and colleagues per college policies.
• Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment.
• Foster an inclusive environment reflecting diverse student backgrounds.

Education

Master's degree in sociology

Master's degree in any field with 18 hours in sociology or sociology-related courses including statistics/research

Job description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.


• Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.


• Supplement and alter, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.


• Engage with students proactively and regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.


• Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging online students with their learning.


• Interact with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines and expectations.


• Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment.


• Must demonstrate the ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Department/Program Chair

Pay: $47.35 per contact hour

Schedule: Tues/Thurs 9:30am-10:45am 10/28/2025-12/18/2025

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A qualified faculty member in sociology meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:

• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in sociology, social work, or social psychology, or


• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 hours in sociology and/or in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in sociology related courses, including a course in statistics and/or research methodology

Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.