Instructor - Part Time (Sociology Applicant Pool)

Schoolcraft College; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Schoolcraft College in Livonia, Michigan is seeking a part-time Instructor for the Sociology department. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Sociology or related fields, with teaching experience preferred.

This role involves classroom instruction, and applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter, and transcripts. The position is ongoing and will be filled as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 18 graduate credit hours in Sociology.
• Two years college level teaching experience preferred.

Skills

Teaching skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Sociology or equivalent

Job description

Position Information

Job Title: Instructor - Part Time (Sociology Applicant Pool)

Job Summary: Classroom Instructor

Job Duties: (not specified)

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sociology or a Master’s degree and a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Sociology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years college level teaching experience.

Physical Requirements

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of trustees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift up to 10 lbs., seldom 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The job may require working in a laboratory. The employee must be able to correctly follow all safety rules and regulations, operate appropriate laboratory equipment and tolerate the presence of laboratory chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary Per Faculty Contract

Work Hours

Posting Information

Posting Number: ACO077P

Open Date: 11/08/2017

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter and copy of unofficial college transcript at the end of the application process. The number of part-time instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department. The Instructor‑Part Time (Applicant Pool) applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Your application will remain in this applicant pool and be reviewed on an as needed basis.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * A current cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript will be required at the end of the application process. Failure to upload required documents will result in an incomplete application.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Master's degree in the discipline to which you are applying, or a Master's degree and 18 graduate credit hours in this same discipline?
  • Yes
  • No