Adjunct Instructor, Sociology

Coastal Bend College•Beeville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor, Sociology is responsible for teaching course content effectively and promoting student learning through a student-centered approach. The instructor is expected to demonstrate subject-matter mastery, use effective and inclusive teaching strategies, assess student progress, maintain accurate academic records, and comply with College policies and procedures. The role also involves collaborating with students, colleagues, supervisors, administrators, and program coordinators to support course delivery and the College’s mission and programs. Adjunct faculty work in classrooms, labs, libraries, and other campus or site learning environments. No travel is required. Physical demands include light lifting, extended sitting, and standing as needed to instruct students.

Requirements

Ability to work with students to elicit their talents and abilities and support academic excellence.
Ability to solve practical problems and address variables in teaching and learning situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret and articulate complex instructions through a variety of modes and transmissions, with integrity and academic honesty.
Education must meet Coastal Bend College and SACSCOC requirements for the field of study and degrees awarded.
For college-level academic transfer courses: a master's degree in the teaching discipline, or a master's degree in any discipline plus 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
For workforce or technical courses: a bachelor's degree in the teaching discipline, or at least an associate degree from an accredited institution plus demonstrated competencies in the discipline or field.
All positions require a background check; additional background checks may be required depending on position sensitivity.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in community colleges.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of sociology and maintain relevant educational and professional credentials.
Connect course subject matter with related disciplines and stay current through professional development, conference attendance, and presentations.
Participate in developing or reviewing standardized curricula and syllabi, and follow established student learning outcomes and approved course materials.
Plan and organize instruction using effective and innovative teaching strategies that promote student learning and academic excellence.
Adapt instructional methods for students with diverse needs and learning styles, and encourage communication and critical-thinking skills through appropriate assignments, presentations, and experiential learning.
Communicate course content through multiple modes of delivery and contribute to the selection, development, and implementation of instructional materials.
Provide students with course information guidelines at the beginning of the semester and respond to student information requests in a timely manner.
Develop and use fair, consistent assessment methods; evaluate and return student work promptly; and maintain complete records of student progress.
Post academic contacts with students in the College learning management system and contribute to institutional effectiveness by assessing course outcomes and reporting results and improvement plans as needed.
Post periodic grades and final grade rosters in College systems by established deadlines, with supporting documentation.
Inform students how to access and complete end-of-course evaluations, including relevant dates and login information.
Maintain familiarity with and commitment to College policies, procedures, mission, goals, and strategic plans.
Prepare a course syllabus, work schedule, and curriculum vitae for posting during the first week of classes.
Protect confidentiality and refer matters appropriately.
Maintain effective working relationships with students, colleagues, supervisors, and administrators; respond promptly to College and division requests for information and documentation.
Assist with course scheduling and program reviews by completing assigned work by due dates.
Participate in other duties as assigned.