Sociology Instructor Part-time

State-of-Georgi; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbus Technical College in Columbus, GA is seeking a Sociology Instructor to teach day and evening sessions on campus. The role is part-time/exempt and may require travel within Muscogee and surrounding counties.

Responsibilities include organizing classes, developing syllabi aligned with state standards, evaluating student progress, maintaining documentation, and adapting to new methods. A Master’s in sociology is required or equivalent credentials.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in sociology required or equivalent credentials.
• Credentialing must satisfy accrediting bodies for the course.
• Experience with postsecondary instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts classes using varied learning experiences.
• Develops syllabi, tests, and documentation in line with state standards.
• Evaluates student progress and provides timely feedback.
• Maintains safety and records according to campus policies.
• Communicates progress to students and staff as required.

Skills

Sociology instruction

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Education

Master's Degree in sociology

Concentration: 18 grad sem hours / 27 grad quarter hours in sociology

Tools

LMS (Learning Management System)

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Sociology Instructor

Agency: Columbus Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000003540

Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

This position is on campus and requires day and evening instruction. This position is part-time/ exempt.

Teaching Requirements

• May be required to teach high school students
• May require occasional weekends
• May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County)
• May require travel

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts classes using a variety of learning experiences and activities
• Ensures adherence to technical college safety requirements in classrooms by following established procedures
• Evaluate students' progress in attaining goals and objectives
• Follows state standards in developing course outlines, goals, and objectives
• Ensure consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and other appropriate coursework
• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward students
• Demonstrates current and comprehensive knowledge of the subject areas to be taught
• Communicates students' progress to students and appropriate personnel and according to established guidelines
• Accurately records pertinent information in students' records as required
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports and submits in a timely manner
• Shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures
• Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for when or when absent; uses work time appropriately
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature
• Effective written and oral communication
• General Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office Products)
• Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Columbus Technical College

Salary / Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

If you are a current retiree of the State of Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS) or Employee’s Retirement System (ERS), you must contact your retirement system prior to working for Columbus Technical College and verify your eligibility to work and the work hour limitations. Failure to comply with the retirement system’s requirements may cause a delay or stoppage of your retirement pay. Upon hire, you must notify Columbus Technical College Human Resources Department of your retirement status.

Employment Policy

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (‘protected status’). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

For nondiscrimination information, please contact:
Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032, [e-mail]
Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883, [e-mail]
Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442, [e-mail]
All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in sociology -OR- A Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a concentration a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours or 27 graduate quarter hours in sociology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with instruction in a postsecondary setting and experience with learning management systems.
• Experience with analyzing student learning outcomes and course data.

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia’s 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.