Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Sociology Professor to teach courses in sociology and evaluate students' work. The role involves staying current with advancements in the field, conducting research, and preparing course materials. Successful candidates will possess strong skills in speaking, active listening, and effective writing. This position is located in the United States and aims to support both teaching and research efforts within the sociology discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in sociology.
• Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature and participating in professional conferences.
• Conduct research and publish findings.
• Prepare course materials, syllabi, and handouts.
• Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching and research work.

Skills

Speaking

Learning Strategies

Active Listening

Writing

Reading Comprehension

Instructing

Job description

What is a Sociology Professor?

Position Description Teach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Daily Life Of a Sociology Professor

• Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
• Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Sociology Professor Needed Skills

These are the skills Sociology Professors say are the most useful in their careers:

• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.