Adjunct, Sociology

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College invites applications for an Adjunct faculty position in Sociology. The role involves teaching assigned courses based on disciplinary needs, developing course materials, and assessing student progress aligned with learning outcomes.

Candidates should demonstrate ability to work in a diverse community and apply varied teaching styles. Minimum qualification is a Master’s degree in sociology or a related field, with preferred experience teaching high school or community

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sociology or related field is required.
• Experience teaching high school or community college students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of learning outcomes using disciplinary tools and practices.
• Engage students in critical thinking and effective communication.
• Infuse multicultural perspectives and respect for diversity in instruction.
• Model open-minded inquiry and problem-solving.
• Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.
• Complete required trainings.
• Deliver instruction, assess learning, assign grades, and communicate with students per FCC requirements.
• Adhere to instructional timelines and use college instructional technology.
• Use only an FCC email account for college business.

Skills

Master’s degree in sociology

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in sociology or related field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values engagement and belonging in students and staff and strongly encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

Position Information

Adjunct Job Title

Adjunct Job Description

Position Summary: Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned based on disciplinary needs, educational background, and experience. Adjunct faculty develop and/or present course materials as requested by their supervisor and evaluate student progress in adherence with the core learning outcomes of assigned courses. Adjunct faculty are expected to adhere to College requirements, work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, and use varying teaching styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These duties are intended only as examples of the various types of jobs to be performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

1. Facilitate student mastery of learning outcomes using the most relevant scholarly and professional tools and practices available in the discipline.

2. Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of essential communication skills.

3. Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.

4. Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.

5. Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.

6. Complete all assigned institutional and professional training.

7. Deliver instruction, assess and report student learning, assign grades, and regularly communicate with students in adherence with FCC requirements.

8. Adhere to instructional timelines and guidelines and utilize college instructional technology.

9. Use only an FCC email account when conducting College business.

Minimum Qualifications: 1. Master’s degree in sociology or a related field

Preferred Qualifications: 2. Experience teaching high school or community college students

Pool Number

Pool Number TS757P

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

Essential Personnel? No

Telework Eligible? No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * To be considered for this position you must possess a master's degree in sociology or related field. Please indicate below whether you meet this minimum qualification.
  • Yes, I meet the minimum qualification.
  • No, I do not meet the minimum qualification.
• * What is the highest level of education you have attained?
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • PhD
• * Are you available for in-person/on-campus teaching assignments?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Applicants must be willing to accept a class assignment within the next academic year. Please indicate your availability below - day/evening/weekends. (Open Ended Question)
• * To be considered for this position, you must hold a master’s degree in sociology or a related discipline and be available to teach one to two SOCY 101 dual enrollment classes at a high school. Please indicate below whether you meet these minimum qualifications.
  • Yes, I meet these minimum qualifications.
  • No, I do not meet these minimum qualifications.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Transcripts
• Other Relevant Document

Email: [e-mail]

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301.846.2400

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