Sociology Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College Center

SCCCD International Education; California; On-site; USD 62,667 - 85,108; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a part-time Sociology Instructor. The role involves teaching sociology courses in various formats, maintaining professional standards, and engaging with a racially and socioeconomically diverse student body. Candidates should have a Master’s in Sociology and teaching experience. This position offers competitive compensation with starting rates of $45.49 – $61.78 for lectures.

Qualifications

• Master’s in sociology or equivalent.
• Teaching experience at secondary or post-secondary level.
• Experience with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of professional conduct.
• Teach sociology courses in various formats.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain records.

Skills

Effective communication

Teaching development

Classroom management

Understanding diversity

Education

Master’s in Sociology

Bachelor’s in Sociology with Master's in a related field

Job description

Sociology Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College Center

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

The ideal candidate will share the Madera Community College Center’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. We currently enroll over 5,000 students of which 66% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 6% are Asian, 3% are Black/African American, 19% are White, 1% American Indian/Alaska Native, and 3% are multiracial. MCCC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

Providing instruction in sociology in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching sociology;
• Teaching developmental and transfer sociology courses offered by the department;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner; and
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s in sociology;
• Bachelor’s in sociology AND master’s in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work or psychology or equivalent;
• A valid California Community College Credential;
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level;
• Teaching experience in the breadth of courses taught and the use of a variety of pedagogies;
• Demonstrated teaching ability;
• Knowledge of the current curriculum and assessment standards;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
• Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
• Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits:

Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture and $38.67 – $52.55 for lab. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.