Part-Time Faculty: Sociology/Social Science Instructor (Pool)

Umpqua Community College; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun, innovative atmosphere

Transform lives and enrich communities

Professional Development Opportunities

Beautiful Rural Campus

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, seeks a Sociology/Social Science Instructor to teach college transfer courses. This is a pooled, part-time position with in-person evening or offsite classes possible. Faculty are expected to use up-to-date pedagogy and engage students across modalities.

The role emphasizes student success, collaboration, and ongoing professional development. Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Sociology, classroom and online teaching experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Passion for student success.
• Innovative thinker and problem solver.
• Master’s degree or higher in Sociology.
• Experience teaching in the classroom.
• Experience teaching online.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and effectively communicate with people.

Skills

Passion for student success

Innovative thinker

Experience teaching in the classroom

Experience teaching online

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Sociology

Dual credit teaching experience (high school)

Job description

SOCIOLOGY/SOCIAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR (POOL)

Faculty Part-Time

The position of Sociology/Social Science Instructor is a pooled position and applications will be reviewed on an as needed, on-going basis.

Are you interested in pushing the boundaries of what education could be for a dynamic community college in a beautiful rural setting? If yes, then this is the position for you!

As the Part-Time Sociology/Social Science Instructor, you will be primarily responsible for teaching sociology classes for college transfer courses. In-person, evening, or offsite classes may be part of the assignment. The faculty members of Umpqua Community College are committed to facilitating learning using the most up to date pedagogy, technology, and discipline specific knowledge. All faculty are responsible for teaching in all modalities and keeping current in new modalities that develop in higher education. The following responsibilities and activities are listed in order to maintain consistency in the application of expectations and alignment of job duties with evaluation and promotion procedures.

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If you have an interest in coming to work every day to invest in the vitality of our next generation's opportunities for career, personal and economic success, we welcome your application. We have the very best students, and our team is looking for the very best colleague to help reach its goals. Bring your energy, diligence, commitment, and collaborative spirit for student success to UCC.

Reasons to Work Here

• Fun, innovative atmosphere
• Ability to transform lives and enrich communities
• Opportunity to work with helpful, caring, and friendly coworkers
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Beautiful Rural Campus

The Douglas County community through UCC is building upon 50+ years of rich academic experiences and lives changed through higher education. We are a student-centered, positive working environment that thrives on innovation. We are committed to ensuring that everyone who interacts with our campus feels included, valued, and inspired to fulfill our mission to transform lives and enrich communities.

Umpqua Community College is located in beautiful Southern Oregon between the mountains of the Cascade Range to the east and the Coastal Range to the west. Hiking, biking, camping and skiing are a short car ride away and the town is surrounded on all sides by the amazing Umpqua River for fishing and water sports. The area is also home to over 40 wineries and many breweries with a bustling downtown. Roseburg has everything you'd want from a small town and has easy access to the bigger cities of Portland and Eugene by jumping on I-5. Roseburg has live-ability, a friendly feel and is ready to be home to your next career and family adventure.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Passion for student success
• Innovative thinker and problem solver
• Master’s degree or higher in Sociology
• Experience teaching in the classroom
• Experience teaching online
• Demonstrated ability to interact and effectively communicate with people

Preferred (Not Required) Qualifications

• Community College classroom teaching experience
• Dual credit teaching experience at the high school level
• Skill in curriculum development and course revision

Veterans Preference

Umpqua Community College Honors Veterans Preference

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Umpqua Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

Documents Required

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215)
• or...
• Letter from the US Department of Veterans' Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website.

For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit www.oregonjobs.com. If you wish to self-identify under Section 503 as an individual with a disability, please provide this information by completing Department of Labor Form CC-305 available at www.dol.gov.

Statement of Equal Opportunity

Umpqua Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard for race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, handicaps or veterans status. This policy affirms UCC's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all vestiges of discriminatory practices that might exist.

Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.