Sociology Instructor

El Paso Community College•El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sociology Instructor provides instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of El Paso Community College. In-person work on campus is an essential function. This is an anticipated tenure-track faculty opening with an annual academic-year employment contract leading toward tenure consideration during the fifth year of employment. Depending on College needs, the instructor may be required to teach at multiple campuses in a semester. The hiring committee may offer the position as a Lecturer position if deemed appropriate; an additional Lecturer position may also be offered from the applicant pool if a full-time Lecturer vacancy becomes available during the evaluation or hiring process. The instructor is expected to teach students with varied educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles; maintain course syllabi, office hours, and student evaluation processes; and contribute to curriculum development, assessment, advising, and student activities. The position also involves participation in departmental, divisional, and College responsibilities, including committees, professional development, faculty and staff evaluation or selection, and ongoing planning and administration of instructional programs. This is a security-sensitive position. The successful applicant must undergo a criminal background check as permitted or required by law and College policies, and provide documentation verifying employment authorization and identity before employment. Applicants must submit an online EPCC employment application and transcripts showing completed coursework and conferred degrees. Applications without transcripts will not be considered. The posting also provides reimbursement for one-half of eligible U.S. transportation costs and up to two nights of lodging for out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

Requirements

Master's degree in Sociology, or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Sociology.
Submit a transcript reflecting the required completed coursework and conferred degree; the candidate must be fully qualified at the time of application.
Experience teaching in the discipline.
Experience or ability to teach at the community college level.
Experience or ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
Complete and submit an online EPCC Application for Employment by the announced deadline.
Upload academic transcripts with the application; applications submitted without transcripts will not be considered.
For foreign transcripts, provide a full word-for-word English translation by a current NACES member and an evaluation of equivalency to U.S.-accredited coursework.
The successful applicant must undergo a criminal background check and furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before employment.

Nice To Haves

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged.
Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview may receive reimbursement for one-half of transportation costs for travel within the United States, and the College will arrange and pay for up to two nights of lodging.

Responsibilities

Adhere to approved course syllabi and provide students with a syllabus outlining course requirements, objectives, methods for attaining objectives, and evaluation methods by the end of the first week of classes.
Use teaching methods appropriate for students with varied educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
Enable students to assess their progress and provide reasonable opportunities to master course objectives.
Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials.
Submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class.
Assist in selecting textbooks and other instructional materials.
Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.
Post and maintain office hours according to institutional guidelines.
Serve as an academic advisor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities.
Provide opportunities for students to evaluate instruction and arrange submission of evaluations to the designated office.
Participate in divisional and departmental responsibilities, including proposing programs and projects and helping lead their implementation.
Participate on committees and contribute to College governance through active committee service.
Work with other faculty to accomplish the goals of the discipline, division, and College.
Attend scheduled discipline and division activities during the academic year, except when they conflict with a scheduled teaching assignment or an activity approved by the Dean, Director, or Associate Vice President.
Assist in evaluating and selecting faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or program staff.
Participate in faculty orientation, professional development seminars, and activities that enhance professional development; maintain professional awareness and growth.
Support the community college's mission to serve the community.
Assist with ongoing discipline or program activities, including registration, class-schedule planning and management, faculty assignments, student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, needs assessments, advisory committee activities, budgets, and related instructional matters.
Perform other duties appropriate to the position as assigned or directed.