Sociology Adjunct Instructor — Fall 2026

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,276,000 - 1,818,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny is seeking an Adjunct Sociology Instructor to teach face-to-face courses starting Fall Semester 2026. The position runs Monday through Thursday during daytime hours on the Ankeny campus, with compensation of $1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour (ECH).

Responsibilities include delivering course content in alignment with defined syllabi, employing varied instructional strategies, and documenting student attendance and progress.

Qualifications

• Master of Sociology or any master’s degree with 12 graduate semester credits in Sociology.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi.
• Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods to meet diverse learning styles.
• Fosters a safe and civil learning environment.
• Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
• Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s in Sociology with 12 grad credits in Sociology

Job description

Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny is seeking an Adjunct Sociology Instructor to teach face-to-face courses starting Fall Semester 2026. The position runs Monday through Thursday during daytime hours on the Ankeny campus, with compensation of $1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour (ECH).

Responsibilities include delivering course content in alignment with defined syllabi, employing varied instructional strategies, and documenting student attendance and progress.