Part Time Instructor - Sociology

Central New Mexico Community College•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

CNM faculty support the College’s vision of “changing lives, building community” through teaching and learning that promotes student success, retention, and graduation. The instructor provides high-quality instruction to diverse learners so students can meet course outcomes and educational goals, and collaborates with the Dean and colleagues to improve the student learning experience. This is a regular part-time instructor pool position with limited-term appointments. Being hired into the pool does not guarantee employment; classes are assigned as needed, hours vary by class and term, and the number of openings depends on student enrollment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Sociology, or an MA in a related field with 18 graduate credits in Sociology.
At least two semesters of college instructional experience in sociology, or documented successful completion of a college classroom teacher training.

Nice To Haves

Experience as instructor of record in a post-secondary teaching environment.
Availability to teach face-to-face classes.
Experience teaching introductory Sociology.
Demonstrated working knowledge of current issues, trends, and developments in sociology instruction.
Experience working with a non-traditional, diverse student population.
Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching methods, including lecture, discussion, collaborative learning, and individualized instruction.

Responsibilities

Effectively prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in assigned courses.
Create and model a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population, including students with disabilities or special learning needs.
Maintain student records and provide documentation for incompletes within established College timelines.
Use technology-based programs to access and enter information related to student records and college, school, and department processes.
Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with program and course outcomes.
Prepare, distribute, and use instructional support materials, including syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate.
Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
Assist students outside the classroom through posted office hours.
Attend in-service sessions, college, school, and department meetings, graduation, and convocation as required.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.