Adjunct Professor, Sociology

Tyler Junior College; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Tyler Junior College invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Professor of Sociology for a 4.5-month term. The position reports to the Department Chair, Behavioral Sciences and the Dean of the School of Engineering, Mathematics & Sciences.

The role entails delivering classroom instruction and contributing to college service. Responsibilities include designing rigorous instructional activities, embedding interactive learning, aligning assessments with outcomes, and maintaining professional

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Sociology or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design classroom instructional activities aligned with course objectives and program expectations.
• Embed interactive learning activities to engage student learning and develop active learning skills.
• Facilitate student learning and ensure successful completion of the course with appropriate instructional materials.
• Align learning opportunities and assessments with learning outcomes and core competencies.
• Sequence learning opportunities and assessments across courses and the program.
• Integrate workplace professional skills in the classroom (attendance, initiative, timely submission, tech use).
• Motivate students to perform at their best in a respectful, dignified classroom and office environment.
• Follow prescribed syllabi and inform students of outcomes, procedures and grading at the start of each semester.
• Demonstrate initiative and support leadership and faculty to implement improvements and goals.
• Attend department and school meetings and perform duties as assigned by department chair or instructional dean.
• Maintain accurate records and submit attendance and grade reports by deadlines.
• Model professional conduct and enforce policies; participate in convocation and graduation events.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Curriculum alignment

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

The Adjunct Professor, Sociology is a part-time, 4.5-month faculty position responsible to the Department Chair, Behavioral Sciences and Dean, School of Engineering, Mathematics & Sciences. Professors provide classroom instruction and college service.

General Expectations of all TJC Faculty

• Maintain current and comprehensive knowledge and experience in the teaching field and assigned teaching discipline
• Create a classroom environment reflecting professionalism, equity, respect and trust

Responsibilities to the Student

• Design classroom instructional activities appropriate to the expected rigor of the course and consistent with program expectations and course objectives
• Embed interactive learning activities in the instructional setting that engage student learning and encourage student development of active learning skillsets
• Facilitate student learning and successful completion of course by preparing and using appropriate instructional materials compatible with the expected rigor of the course and consistent with program expectations and course objectives
• Align learning opportunities and employ suitable assessments of course learning outcomes and program learning outcomes, with the student core competencies
• Sequence learning opportunities and assessments through the courses and program to build student learning and understanding
• Integrate workplace professional skillsets into the classroom environment (i.e., prompt and regular attendance, initiative to seek clarification, timely submission of work, use of technology in work completion, etc.)
• Motivate students to perform at their highest level by maintaining an atmosphere of dignity and cordiality conducive to learning in both the classroom and office

Responsibilities to the Department

• Follow prescribed course syllabi and adopted textbooks [including appropriate assigned readings]
• Inform students of student learning outcomes, class procedures and grading policies at the beginning of each semester
• Demonstrate initiative and/or cooperative support of leadership, faculty and staff to implement strategic improvements and achieve goals
• Attend and participate in required department and school meetings, and perform other duties as assigned by the department chair or instructional dean

Responsibilities to the College

• Maintain accurate records and submit required student attendance and grade reports by published deadlines
• Model professional conduct and enforce student conduct policies as prescribed
• Participate in all required convocation activities and graduation events
• Maintain required memberships/licensures/certifications per department and accrediting body standards
• Assume duties, including committee assignments, over and above assigned classes and office hours as requested by department chair or instructional dean
• Demonstrate commitment to the college through actively participating in TJC sponsored events and activities beyond assigned classes and office hours as appropriate

Responsibilities to the Community

• Network with community members and others to promote the TJC program and its students
• Exhibit conduct that reflects the mission, vision and values of the institution and the community

Required Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the subject

Other Expectations

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands. The position description is not inclusive of all responsibilities or expectations and may be amended with or without prior notice.