Sociology Instructor (PT)

Solano Community College • Fairfield, CA

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Solano Community College's Sociology Department is seeking qualified part-time/hourly instructors to teach one to three courses per semester. These non-tenure track positions may involve in-person teaching at various campus centers. The successful candidate will be qualified to teach Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Sociology of African Americans, and Marriage and Family. Solano Community College is committed to community-engaged scholars who practice anti-racist, decolonial, and social justice pedagogy. Instructional assignments are based on enrollment needs and may be subject to cancellation or change. The college serves a diverse student population and is dedicated to equity, eliminating barriers to access, success, and completion, with a focus on supporting Latinx, BIPOC, and Indigenous/Native American students. The college also supports its LGBTQIA community and offers various equity-focused programs and professional development initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in sociology OR Bachelor's in sociology AND Master's in anthropology, any ethnic studies, political science, social work, or psychology OR the equivalent
• A sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching at the community college level
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in one or more of the following areas: Sociology, Social Problems, Sociology of African Americans, and Marriage and Family.
• May include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend assignments.
• Provide excellent instruction and support to students.
• Inform/advise students about course requirements; evaluate and provide timely verbal and written assessments of student performance; prepare and grade assignments and examinations; meet administrative timelines and submit completed reports and required documents; and maintain required student attendance, scholastic records, and other related materials.
• Participate in the development, assessment, and evaluation of student learning outcomes (SLO) and Program Level Outcomes (PLO).
• Optional participation in professional development activities and initiatives, both departmental and college wide.
• Maintain currency in field(s) of expertise.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level