Instructor - Sociology (Part-Time Interest Pool 2026)

Mt. Hood Community College; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Hood Community College is seeking instructors to join their applicant pool for potential teaching roles starting in 2026. Qualified individuals will have a Master's degree in sociology or related field and will provide instruction in various settings while maintaining relevant documentation and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Candidates with college-level teaching experience and utilizing high-engagement practices are preferred. The role emphasizes diversity and requires the ability to adapt to diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or higher) in sociology or a master's degree with 24 graduate credits in sociology.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in diverse settings.
• Prepare and utilize instructional materials and curriculum.
• Maintain classroom and evaluation records.

Skills

Diverse instructional strategies

High-engagement instructional practices

Cultural literacy

Open-education-resource (OER) material

Education

Master's degree in sociology or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Provides quality instruction that will contribute to the learning experiences necessary for each student to meet the objectives of the course and to be successful in both their education and career development experiences. This posting is to establish an applicant pool for potential openings in 2026; while a position is not guaranteed, we encourage interested candidates to apply so they may be considered if a vacancy becomes available.

Essential Duties

• Instructs students in a classroom, lab, learning center, or other setting as appropriate.
• Provides student contact before or after class or through telephone or e‑mail exchanges or office hours where facilities and schedules permit.
• Prepares, distributes, and utilizes instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate; incorporates the latest classroom technology when available and appropriate into instructional activities.
• Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students each course and maintains and revises curriculum to keep it current.
• Develops and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates sensitivity to diversity within the College community.
• Maintains classroom, laboratory, and departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate.
• Abides by College policies and regulations and other required policies, procedures, and materials.
• Convenes classes on time and as scheduled.
• Maintains evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enters grades and provides all necessary documentation for incompletes within established College timelines.
• Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices.

Additional Duties

• Participates in professional development activities as required.
• Attends in‑service sessions and division meetings as required.
• Directs aides and work‑study students as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree (or higher) in sociology OR a master's degree in any discipline and 24 graduate credits in sociology.

Preferred Qualifications

• College‑level teaching experience, preferably at a community college.
• Experience utilizing high‑engagement instructional practices and incorporating cultural literacy into instruction.
• Experience utilizing open‑education‑resource (OER) materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use a variety of strategies to effectively address the learning needs of a diverse population.
• Knowledge of and ability to incorporate high‑engagement instructional practices and cultural literacy into instruction.
• Knowledge of open‑education‑resource (OER) material.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a normal office environment and classroom setting.

Salary

Salary placement will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please include all relevant education and full and part‑time experience in your application that you want the College to review toward potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.