Community College Faculty - Sociology Instructor

Metropolitan State University • Bloomington, MN

13d • $51,303 - $71,893

About The Position

The members of the Sociology Department are committed to providing a solid foundation in sociology coursework to students of all backgrounds. We believe in supporting a quality education experience that provides learning opportunities for our diverse student body. Our curriculum offers courses that prepare students for completion of the Sociology Transfer Pathway degree, the Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway degree, the Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway degree, the Women’s Studies Associate of Arts, other degree programs, and for transfer. We value a diversity of approaches and backgrounds in our faculty members. The Sociology Department encourages a participatory and democratic faculty culture and affirms the engaged role our faculty have played in service to the college. Normandale Community College is striving to achieve racial equity in educational outcomes. Those hired into these positions will be expected to advance this goal through culturally responsive teaching, identifying barriers to success for students of color, and proposing effective solutions to eliminate those barriers. The successful candidate will be expected to: Teach in an inclusive, student-ready, and culturally responsive manner to meet the needs of our diverse student body. Teach a broad spectrum of sociology courses including day and evening classes, and utilizing different instructional modalities, including online, face to face, and hybrid delivery formats. Work as a team member in maintaining a student-ready learning environment that meets the educational needs of a diverse student body. Contribute to department, division, and college goals, which provide the basis for program planning, implementation, evaluation and support Engage in scholarly activities consistent with the college’s goals Be committed to the success and retention of underrepresented students Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessment of student learning outcomes. Participate in the development and improvement of curriculum and courses. Participate in faculty and department meetings and college-wide committees.

Requirements

• Master's degree with a major in sociology or a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in sociology.
• Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement course construction (credit course) teaching/instructional methods (credit course) student outcomes assessment/evaluation (credit course) philosophy of community and technical college education (credit or non-credit course)
• Faculty shall have a degree in education or three years of successful full-time (or equivalent) teaching experience prior to being hired, or shall be required to complete coursework in the above content areas (or their equivalent) prior to being granted unlimited status.
• These courses shall be waived for individuals who at the time of hire have: a degree in education, or have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework in the specified teaching and learning content areas, or have three years of successful, full-time (or equivalent) secondary, postsecondary, industry, or trade apprenticeship teaching experience in the field for which they are being hired.
• This course shall be waived for individuals who, at the time of hire, have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework.
• To be qualified for this position, you must meet all of the minimum qualifications.
• We encourage applicants to address their experience working with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds as part of their cover letter.
• Official academic transcripts may be requested from those invited for an interview.
• Those who are invited to interview will be required to provide a teaching demonstration as part of the interview.
• The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework beyond the Master’s degree
• Academic specializations that would contribute to the depth of our current course offerings such as Criminal Justice, Minority Relations, Media Studies, and Women and Gender Studies.
• Post-secondary teaching experience
• An understanding of the community college mission and its unique student population
• Experience serving diverse and underserved population
• Experience in online learning and/or course delivery using web-based course management systems such as D2L
• Experience using innovative teaching and learning approaches
• Experience providing strategies to create a sense of belonging within the classroom
• A commitment to support the success and retention of underrepresented students, including students of color, first-generation students, and Pell eligible students
• Evidence of professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Evidence of professional development related to the discipline and/or instruction
• Demonstrated commitment to collegial activities - service on committees, developing assessment, and guiding students.

Responsibilities

• Teach in an inclusive, student-ready, and culturally responsive manner to meet the needs of our diverse student body.
• Teach a broad spectrum of sociology courses including day and evening classes, and utilizing different instructional modalities, including online, face to face, and hybrid delivery formats.
• Work as a team member in maintaining a student-ready learning environment that meets the educational needs of a diverse student body.
• Contribute to department, division, and college goals, which provide the basis for program planning, implementation, evaluation and support
• Engage in scholarly activities consistent with the college’s goals
• Be committed to the success and retention of underrepresented students
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Participate in the development and improvement of curriculum and courses.
• Participate in faculty and department meetings and college-wide committees.

Benefits

• Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; generous vacation and sick leave as well as 11 paid holidays each year; employer-paid life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; and tax-deferred compensation.
• Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for employees and certain dependents, once qualifying criteria are met.
• This position is also part of Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF). The collective bargaining agreement outlines many additional benefits provided.
• At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.
• We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees