Sociology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

State Center Community College District; Reedley (CA); Sur place; USD 63 000 - 85 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

State Center Community College District seeks qualified Sociology instructors to join the Reedley College part-time faculty pool. Courses may be offered in the evening, on weekends, online, or off-campus as needed.

Candidates should be prepared to implement a variety of teaching methods and maintain clear communication with students. Experience with diverse student populations, equity-minded teaching, and curriculum alignment is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s in sociology or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s in sociology and master’s in anthropology or related field acceptable with equivalency.
• California Community College credential or equivalent experience required.

Responsabilités

• Teach sociology in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evenings and weekends, online or off-campus as needed.
• Use diverse pedagogies and technology for face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Communicate effectively with students and maintain appropriate classroom records and grading.
• Develop course syllabi and align with department curricula and outcomes.
• Evaluate student progress through tests, assignments and exams, per course objectives.

Connaissances

Teaching experience

Diversity & equity

Communication

Curriculum development

Formation

Master’s in sociology

Bachelor’s in sociology + master’s in anthropology/ethnic studies/social work/psychology

California Community College credential

Equivalency accepted

Description du poste

Sociology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

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

Announcement Information

Posting Number

Title

Title Sociology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

Campus Location

Campus Location Reedley College

Start Date

Essential Functions of Position

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of fall 2017, we currently enroll over 10,000 students of which 71% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 3% are Asian, 2% are African American, 19% are White, and 2% are multiracial. RC 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. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.

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;
OR

• Bachelor’s in sociology AND master’s in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work or psychology;
  OR
• A valid California Community College credential;
  OR
• 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;
• 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.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.

Additional Information

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

Required Documents

• Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted - must indicate conferred degree(s) that support the minimum qualifications)
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Certificates
• Licenses
• List of Professional References
• Evaluation Service Assessment (Foreign Transcript Evaluation)
• Additional Documents
• Letters of Recommendation