Impactful Sociology Adjunct Instructor - Fall 2026

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 1,100 - 1,700; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Sociology Instructor to teach face-to-face classes on the Ankeny campus starting Fall Semester 2026. Classes are Monday-Thursday during daytime hours, with a focus on meeting course competencies and engaging diverse learners.

Responsibilities include employing varied instructional strategies, fostering a respectful classroom, and documenting attendance and progress according to policy.

Qualifications

• Master of Sociology or any master’s degree with 12 graduate semester credits in Sociology.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals from varied backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teaches face-to-face classes to start Fall Semester 2026.
• Follows course competencies and syllabi; uses varied instructional strategies to meet diverse learning styles.
• Maintains a safe and civil learning environment; communicates requirements, evaluation, and attendance policies; monitors attendance and progress.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree or 12 graduate credits in Sociology

Job description

Des Moines Area Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Sociology Instructor to teach face-to-face classes on the Ankeny campus starting Fall Semester 2026. Classes are Monday-Thursday during daytime hours, with a focus on meeting course competencies and engaging diverse learners.

Responsibilities include employing varied instructional strategies, fostering a respectful classroom, and documenting attendance and progress according to policy.