Sociology Adjunct

South Piedmont Community College; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

South Piedmont Community College seeks a Sociology Adjunct Instructor to deliver courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Social Diversity and Social Problems. Classes may be offered asynchronously or synchronously, with options at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, and flexible daytime, evening, and weekend scheduling based on departmental needs.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Sociology (or a completed Master’s with 18 graduate hours) and has online teaching

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sociology OR completed Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Sociology.
• Experience teaching at a community college or online environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a commitment to South Piedmont Community College’s mission and values.
• Deliver curriculum using effective learning strategies to promote student success.
• Provide accessibility and support to students in online, hybrid, and face-to-face settings.
• Maintain timely class records and ensure syllabi and deadlines are met.

Skills

Online teaching

Curriculum delivery

Student engagement

Education

Master’s in Sociology

18 graduate hours in Sociology

Tools

Canvas

Job description

The Sociology Adjunct Instructor provides quality learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations in the School of Arts and Sciences. Class offerings may include Introduction to Sociology, Social Diversity and/or Social Problems.

Classes are offered in asynchronous and synchronous modalities. Synchronous teaching assignments may be scheduled at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling options across daytime, evening, weekend based on departmental needs and instructor availability.

• Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to South Piedmont Community College as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services
• Facilitate and deliver curriculum using effective learning strategies that promote student success in a learning-centered environment.
• Facilitate learning through online, hybrid, and classroom activities designed to support student success.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement planning through the assessment of learning outcomes at the course level
• Select and use appropriate learning materials and resources, including library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning and to maintain program currency
• Stay current with developments in the field of technology and learning theory
• Demonstrate high-level professionalism in developing and/or implementing long- and short-range plans in accordance with the philosophy of a learning-centered college
• Continue professional development for the improvement of self and the program to meet the needs of a learning-centered college
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position
• Provide accessibility to students and colleagues as expected in a learning-centered college
• Maintain and submit all required class records and/or reports on time
• Ensure courses and syllabi are set up by applicable deadlines as established by your supervisor
• Accept teaching assignments scheduled at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling options across daytime, evening, and weekend based on departmental needs and instructor availability.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the dean, or the Vice President of Academic Affairs

Required Qualifications

A Master’s degree or above in Sociology OR completed Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Sociology

Preferred Qualifications

• Community college teaching experience
• Online teaching experience
• All SPCC courses use Canvas as a course delivery system. Upon hiring, adjuncts must successfully complete Canvas training experience or provide documented proof of Canvas experience.

Physical Demands

Special Conditions Eligibility Summary

South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.

Posting Number

Posting Number JP00034FY15-16

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Is there any reason known to you why you might be unable to perform consistently and promptly any of the job duties? If Yes, please explain.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from a position? Yes/No. If Yes, please explain.

  (Open Ended Question)

• How did you become aware of this vacancy?
  • South Piedmont website
  • HigherEdJobs
  • LinkedIn
  • North Carolina Community College website
  • NC Works
  • Newspaper
  • Indeed
  • Greater Diversity News
  • Employee Referral
  • Other
• Have you ever been convicted of a crime that has required you either by North Carolina law or any other state or federal law to register as a sex offender?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a Master’s degree or above in Sociology OR a completed Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Sociology?
  • Master's degree or above in Sociology
  • Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Sociology
  • Neither