SOC Adjunct Instructor

Renton Technical College • Renton, WA

332d • $1,058 - $1,592

About The Position

We are seeking applications, on an ongoing basis, for Sociology adjunct instructors and substitutes at Renton Technical College (RTC). The Dean of Business, General Education and Transfer reviews applications as needed to fill openings for in-person and online instructors. RTC offers just one class in this area: SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology. We use open educational resource (OER) materials in both classes, which enroll a diverse group of students. We are particularly interested in applicants who are available for in-person instruction. Please see Terms of Employment for further compensation details. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as needs arise within each department. Deans will evaluate applications periodically and contact candidates as adjunct positions become available. Note that applications may be reviewed at any time while this posting remains active.

Requirements

• Master's degree in sociology.
• Ability to design in-person and online learning experiences that are interactive and respectful of cultural differences.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals whose first language is not English.
• Ability to work effectively and engage with adult learners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated attention to detail required as well as previous experience maintaining accurate records, managing multiple tasks, and planning and organizing work in order to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy.

Nice To Haves

• Speaker of a language in addition to English is preferred - preference for top spoken languages in the RTC service area (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, Chinese).

Responsibilities

• Create an educational environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Effectively teach the adopted curricula for sociology classes.
• Design inclusive instructional strategies, including classroom, small group and individualized instruction, to reach all students, and select and evaluate the materials needed to implement these strategies.
• Work effectively with students from academically, culturally and economically diverse backgrounds.
• Evaluate student progress towards attaining the learning outcomes, including thoughtfully designed individual assignments, projects, quizzes, and standardized tests.
• Maintain and submit student records, documentation, and program reports, including annual assessment reports on assigned general education student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership or participation in institutional programs with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.

Benefits

• Lecture (theory) credits are compensated at $1,058 per credit, which includes scheduled class time and final exam days.
• All guided practice instructional credits for adjunct will be paid with an additional pay factor of 1.33.
• Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $1,592 per credit, is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity.
• Master's or Doctorate degree stipends are paid on a prorated per credit rate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree