Part Time Instructor, Sociology

Peralta Community College District (CA); Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District seeks qualified Part‑Time Faculty to provide high-quality sociology instruction and student support. Assignments are made on an as-needed basis and may include day, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of the District's colleges.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in sociology or an equivalent combination of degrees, with adherence to district standards on transcripts and equivalency processes.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Master’s degree in sociology or equivalent qualifications as described.
• Demonstrated ability to teach sociology courses to a diverse student body.
• Commitment to equity, student success, and academic excellence as a guiding District mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned sociology courses in accordance with approved outlines and outcomes.
• Prepare engaging, student-centered instruction using evidence-based practices.
• Develop syllabi, materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate records, including timely grading.
• Create an inclusive learning environment and communicate with students regularly.
• Utilize the District’s LMS and instructional technologies; comply with policies and regulations.
• Participate in department meetings and professional development.

Education

Master's degree in sociology

Bachelor's in sociology

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Peralta Community College District is seeking qualified Part-Time Faculty members to provide high-quality instruction and student support in accordance with the District's mission of advancing equity, student success, and academic excellence. Part‑time faculty are responsible for delivering engaging, inclusive instruction that promotes student learning and achievement while supporting the diverse educational goals of the District's students.
Assignments are made on an as‑needed basis and may include day, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of the District's colleges.

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved course outlines and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver effective, student‑centered instruction using evidence‑based teaching practices.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance in a timely and equitable manner and maintain accurate academic records.
• Submit grades and other required reports by established deadlines.
• Create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Utilize the District's learning management system and other instructional technologies as appropriate.
• Comply with District policies, collective bargaining agreements, accreditation standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Participate in department meetings, professional development, and other college activities as appropriate for part‑time faculty.

• Possession of a Master's degree in sociology; OR
• Possession of a Bachelor's in sociology AND Master's degree in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work or psychology; OR
• The equivalent qualification.
• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff and community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as established by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. Applicants are required to demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications by submitting official or unofficial transcripts and providing a complete and detailed record of relevant professional work experience in their application materials.

The District will review education and work history to determine whether minimum qualifications are met. Determinations are made in accordance with Title 5 regulations and District procedures. Official transcripts and additional verification of employment will be required upon offer of employment.

Equivalency

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly may apply for equivalency. Equivalency determinations are made through a separate review process in accordance with District procedures.

The Equivalency Committee will consider only those applicants who formally request equivalency consideration by submitting the Completed Equivalency Request Form. The form should be submitted to Marshniel Chandra ([e-mail]) before the application close date. Be sure to attach detailed evidence, such as unofficial transcripts and/or other certifications that support the equivalency.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If your degree/coursework is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A partial list of agencies can be found at https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635). Transcripts or translations in English still require the evaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.

If needed to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy (front and back) of your fully satisfied, lifetime California Community College credential authorizing service in the appropriate discipline.

Please note, the District’s preferred method of communication with applicants is via e‑mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e‑mail address on your application, and check your e‑mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions is contingent upon: 1) submission of a current TB test clearance; 2) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 3) fingerprint clearance; 4) submission of official transcripts indicating appropriate degree(s) awarded or submission of a valid appropriate California Community College credential. 5) receipt of work verification required to meet minimum qualifications (if applicable).