Sociology Adjunct Instructor

Technical College of the Lowcountry; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technical College of the Lowcountry invites applications for a Sociology instructor to teach courses across all academic programs. You will combine hands-on and theoretical instruction to support student learning and success.

Responsibilities include developing syllabi, maintaining attendance and grade records, and collaborating with Tutoring and Retention services to promote student achievement. A master's in sociology or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sociology or related field with minimum 18 graduate hours in Sociology/Social Science required.
• Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Sociology courses across all academic programs with hands-on and theoretical instruction.
• Assess student progress and maintain attendance, grades, and progress records.
• Prepare syllabi, lesson plans, and reports; collaborate with Division Dean as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Assessment

Classroom management

Education

Master's Degree in Sociology or related field (min 18 graduate hours)

Job description

Job Purpose

Teach Sociology courses to students in all academic programs at the Technical College of the Lowcountry.

Job Purpose

Teach Sociology courses to students in all academic programs at the Technical College of the Lowcountry.

Job Functions

Teaching Responsibilities

• Instruction including hands on and theory, classroom management, and administrative tasks that may include reports, syllabus and lesson plan development.
• Assess the accomplishment of students on a regular basis.
• Maintain records of student attendance, grades, and progress.

Instructional Development

• Recommend for approval adequate instructional materials for course.
• Work with other areas of the college such as Tutoring, Retention, etc. to help ensure student success.
• Prepare reports in cooperation with Division Dean for input in planning/reporting system and/or for submission to the accrediting body of the College or program.

Professional Development

• Attend relevant professional meetings.
• Represent the College positively in interactions with the community and with professional and academic groups at local, state, and national levels.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Masters Degree in Sociology or Masters Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Sociology/Social Science or closely related field required.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior post-secondary teaching experience preferred.

Additional Comments

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolinas Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation and genetic information.