Part-time Sociology Instructor

Central Piedmont Community College•Multi-Campus, NC

About The Position

Central Piedmont Community College emphasizes excellence in classroom instruction. The Sociology Instructor is expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in subject-matter mastery, teaching performance, evaluation of student learning, support of college policies and procedures, participation in college and program activities, and contribution to the growth and enhancement of the college’s mission and programs. The instructor teaches assigned courses and plans instruction to maximize student learning, adapts teaching strategies to diverse student needs, incorporates appropriate technology and core competencies, and develops and maintains course materials and syllabi. The role includes establishing learning outcomes, fairly evaluating student progress, maintaining accurate records, and submitting grades and attendance data by established deadlines. The instructor also supports college operations by maintaining office hours, advising students, teaching across campuses and course formats as needed, maintaining confidentiality, and contributing to committees, meetings, curriculum development, graduation activities, and student recruitment and retention. The work is performed in a typical classroom, lab, clinical, and/or online learning environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Sociology or a related field, or a master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in Sociology or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a community college or university setting.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of sociology or the relevant discipline, interpret and evaluate its theories, connect it to related fields, and remain current through professional development and professional activities.
Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.
Teach an appropriate course load and plan and organize instruction to maximize documented student learning.
Use appropriate teaching and learning strategies, adapt instruction to diverse student needs, and use available instructional technology when appropriate.
Promote communication and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate assignments; contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials; incorporate core competencies into the curriculum; and develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
Establish meaningful student learning outcomes and explain methods for measuring progress toward them.
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently, return student work promptly, maintain accurate progress records, and submit final grade rosters by established deadlines.
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
Teach assigned classes in a multi-campus environment and teach credit or non-credit courses within the discipline as needed.
Post and maintain regular office hours for student and colleague access, and serve as a faculty advisor within the college advisement system.
Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines according to program and divisional policies; maintain confidentiality of student information; substitute for instructors in the discipline when needed; steward college facilities and materials; and record and provide attendance data according to college policies.
Serve on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned; participate in required meetings and events; respond promptly to information requests; support part-time and full-time colleagues; and contribute to curriculum development.
Participate in graduation ceremonies and communicate effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators, individually and as part of a team.
Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans; contribute to planning and development processes; and perform professional responsibilities in accordance with college, division, and program goals and plans.
Participate in professional activities that contribute to the college’s educational goals and support marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff.