Part Time Sociology Instructor

Niagara Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 1,145,612 - 1,631,629; Part time

Job summary

Niagara Community College is looking for a Part Time Sociology Instructor to join the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Division. This position requires teaching introductory courses in Sociology, primarily face-to-face, with the possibility of online or hybrid formats.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Sociology or a related field and demonstrate excellent communication skills. The role includes teaching, attendance tracking, and reporting on student outcomes, with work hours varying at approximately three lecture hours per week.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sociology or a related field required.
• Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in agreed delivery formats including online.
• Track attendance and complete census reports.
• Report on student learning outcomes and grades.

Skills

Public speaking

Effective communication

Computer proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Sociology or related field

Tools

Learning management system (D2L’s Brightspace)

Job description

Position Information

Position Title: Part Time Sociology Instructor

Position Category: Faculty

Position Status: FLSA Exempt

Advertised Salary: $1,008 per lecture hour

Department: Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Division

Working Hours: Varies (3 lecture hours per week)

General Description

SUNY Niagara has a need for part-time instructors to teach introductory courses in Sociology in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Division. These classes are typically in-person face‑to‑face three lecture hours per week at the main Sanborn campus or at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, but may also include face‑to‑face enhanced with Zoom, asynchronous online, blended synchronous on Zoom, hyflex, and hybrid formats. Applicants must be able to attend in‑person meetings, professional development, and other obligations on the Sanborn campus even if teaching online or at NFCI.

Typical Work Activities

• Teach courses in the delivery format agreed upon (face‑to‑face, face‑to‑face with Zoom option, hyflex, hybrid, blended, or online)
• Track attendance
• Complete census reports
• Report on student learning outcomes at the end of the semester
• Report grades at the conclusion of the semester

Essential Functions

• Ability to work with and teach a diverse student population
• Proficient in public speaking
• Effective communication with students, co‑workers, supervisors, and campus community
• Ability to develop, prepare, and present information
• Computer proficiency
• Physically capable of performing duties and adjust teaching to ADA provisions

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Sociology or related field and excellent written communication skills as demonstrated by application materials.

Desirable Qualifications

• ABD or Ph.D. in Sociology or related field
• Prior teaching experience at the college level
• Experience with classroom technologies
• Experience with a learning management system such as D2L’s Brightspace
• Online teaching experience
• Evidence of successful teaching of non‑traditional students

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.