Adjunct - Sociology

Columbus State Community College; United States; On-site; USD 63,508 - 90,451; Part time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College seeks an Adjunct – Sociology to provide quality instruction and maintain a positive learning environment. The role emphasizes teaching, supporting, and evaluating students effectively.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in Sociology or equivalent qualifications, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to engage with diverse groups. This part-time position allows for a maximum of 12 contact hours per week.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sociology, or Master's plus 18 semester credit hours of graduate-level Sociology.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to gain access to work site(s).

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and oversees curriculum.
• Designs and supports learning activities based on individual differences.
• Maintains attendance records and submits grades in a timely manner.
• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere for learning and engagement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Teaching effectiveness

Education

Master's degree in Sociology

18 semester credit hours of graduate-level Sociology

Job description

Adjunct – Sociology

Job Description: The Adjunct – Sociology position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom with a major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students. The Adjunct role provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair or other leadership members. The incumbent must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated material.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department’s policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely manner, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.
• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students.
• Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.
• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sociology, or Master's degree, plus 18 semester credit hours of graduate-level Sociology.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Working Conditions

Typical office and classroom environment. Regular exposure to moderate noise typical to business offices.

Compensation

• Compensation: $55.88 per contact hour
• Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour
• Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week
• Full Time/Part Time: Part time

Equal Opportunity and ADA Statement

Columbus State Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits or privileges of employment, please contact our ADA Office at [e-mail]. Columbus State Community College strives to foster an environment where everyone is welcomed into our learning and working community. We celebrate the humanity of every individual and value inclusive learning and working environments for all. Columbus State Community College’s duty is to treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards, and to provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals' race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check and/or MVR check as well as a 10-panel drug screen required during the pre-employment process (required for most positions). STATEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 3345.0216 Columbus State educates students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth. Our duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions. Columbus State does not require, favor, disfavor, or prohibit speech or lawful assembly. Columbus State seeks to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community.