Part-Time Sociology Instructor | Flexible Schedule & Benefits

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Decker Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College-Magnolia Center seeks an adjunct Sociology instructor to teach courses at varied times and locations. You will design engaging lessons, align with course objectives, and support student learning in a dynamic campus setting.

The role supports student success through rigorous academic standards, collaborative teaching, and use of learning technologies. This is a part-time position with multiple schedules and campuses.

Qualifications

• Mastery of course content and subject knowledge in sociology.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with colleagues and students.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Open to diverse viewpoints and collaborative work with varied people.
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching and learning technologies.
• Commitment to academic excellence and student success.
• Experience with service learning and learning communities is desirable.
• Ability to engage students using effective instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Sociology courses at various times and locations.
• Develops engaging lessons promoting student involvement.
• Submits reports and forms in a timely manner.
• Uses a course syllabus aligned with institutional guidelines.
• Meets with and advises students by various means.
• Evaluates student progress and communicates outcomes.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and colleagues.
• Attends required meetings, trainings, and orientations.
• Assumes other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Leadership and collaboration

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Interdisciplinary teaching

Academic excellence

Service learning / civic engagement

Using learning technologies

Education

Master's in sociology or Master's with 18 graduate hours in sociology

Job description

Lone Star College-Magnolia Center seeks an adjunct Sociology instructor to teach courses at varied times and locations. You will design engaging lessons, align with course objectives, and support student learning in a dynamic campus setting.

The role supports student success through rigorous academic standards, collaborative teaching, and use of learning technologies. This is a part-time position with multiple schedules and campuses.