Sociology Instructor

Chemeketa Community College; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemeketa Community College in Oregon seeks a Sociology instructor to teach assigned courses, develop materials, and provide syllabi. This full-time on-site position emphasizes student engagement and alignment with program outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s in Sociology, experience teaching at a community college, and bilingual skills in Spanish and English. Applicants should support diversity and participate in program assessments and college accreditation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sociology from an accredited institution.
• Experience teaching Sociology at a community college.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Teaches classes as assigned, following current approved course outlines.
• Meets during scheduled class times.
• Prepares and develops materials for assigned classes/labs according to program expectations.
• Provides students with class syllabi.
• Delivers course content using appropriate methods for student needs and program curriculum.
• Maintains student records of grades and attendance in accordance with college procedures.
• Responds to student inquiries and provides feedback in a timely manner.
• Communicates available college resources to students.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Education

Master’s degree in Sociology

Job description

Instruction:

• Teaches classes as assigned, following current approved course outlines
• Meets during scheduled class times
• Prepares and develops materials for assigned classes/labs according to program expectations
• Provides students with class syllabi
• Delivers course content using appropriate methods for student needs and program curriculum

Course Management & Student Success:

• Provides a classroom environment conducive to learner growth
• Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates a sensitivity to diversity in the workplace
• Maintains student records of grades and attendance in accordance with college procedures
• Responds to student inquiries and provides feedback in a timely manner
• Communicates available college resources to students

Instructional Program Responsibilities:

• Maintains timely communication with college program and supervisor
• Stays current on program goals, processes and outcomes
• Participates in program assessment and college accreditation

Teaching and Learning Values:

• Creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness
• Encourages creative and critical thinking
• Actively engages students in the learning process
• Facilitates learning that applies to and enriches lives
• Clarifies expectations and encourages student responsibility for learning
• Promotes learning as a life-long process

Institutional Expectations:

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Sociology from an accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching Sociology at a community college
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
• This position belongs to the bargaining unit and begins at Step 1. Please refer to current salary schedules here for more information.
• All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• Recently hired faculty are expected to participate in a new faculty orientation program
• Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary requirements are met.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR-
  • Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension -OR-
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate
• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

*Please Note: As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications. Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove your social security number from your documents, including transcripts. Documents containing social security numbers will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Chemeketa Community College does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College.

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

For inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policy, contact the following:

• For students with disabilities: Section 504/ADA Coordinator in Student Accessibility Services, 503.399.5279

• For employees with disabilities: Vice President of Governance & Administration, 503.399.2537

• For sex-based discrimination: Title IX Coordinator, 503.584.7323

• For equal employment opportunities or affirmative action: Affimative Action Officer in Human Resources, 503.315.4586

To request this publication in an alternative format, please call 503.399.5192. For language access, please call 503.315.4586.