Adjunct Faculty – Sociology at InsideHigherEd

CategoryAdjunct FacultyApplication DeadlineThis position is open until filled.DepartmentSocial SciencesContact Dr. Roxanna Harlow - [email protected] SalarySee Credit Adjunct Faculty scale for comprehensive salary information. DescriptionDepartment: Social SciencesPay Grade: Placed on Credit Adjunct Faculty ScaleFLSA Status: ExemptThe Division of Social Sciences, Education, and Business is looking for adjunct instructors to teach Introduction to Sociology and/or Diversity in the U.S.Preference is given to candidates with a degree in sociology, experience teaching courses at the college level, and flexibility to teach face-to-face and online classes.Residency restrictions apply. If an offer of employment is offered and accepted, the candidate must be a resident of DC, VA, WV, MD, DE or PA on the date employment commences. In addition, the person must be willing to come to campus to sign paperwork for identity verification.Job SummaryCarroll Community College is a positive, student-centered learning environment. We provide an empowering and high-quality educational experience to help students achieve their goals.Adjunct faculty are assigned primarily teaching duties. Actual hours worked on- and off-campus in any given week can vary according to grading, class preparation requirements, professional development activities, and office hours. Adjunct faculty member responsibilities are primarily to teach students, assess learning, and engage in professional development. Adjunct Faculty report to either the Division Chair or Program Director.Essential Job Functions:Teach no more than the equivalent of 24-teaching load hours per year (per measurement period under the ACA)Hold classes as scheduledDesign assignments and/or give required assignments to measure student learningProvide clear and concise feedback to students in a timely manner (generally within two weeks)Check and respond to all emails within two business daysPost the syllabus, faculty information, and a welcome announcement for Preview Week and maintain a current gradebook in the Learning Management SystemHold required office hoursAssist students and direct them to appropriate resourcesContribute to student retention and completion initiativesParticipate in outcomes assessment and respond to dataCollaborate with student support offices and professionalsReport grades and reconcile incomplete grades as necessaryEngage in professional development including departmental orientationAttend required meetings and complete mandatory trainingsAdapt to emerging challenges and demands to serve the college and its studentsFollow policies as outlined in the Faculty HandbookPerform other duties as assignedJob RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: Master’s Degree in a related fieldAbility to use technology in teaching including LMS and live video collaboration platforms.Must be positive, cooperative and supportive.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSA terminal degree.Degree in sociology.Experience teaching sociology courses at the college level.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:This work is normally sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicateVisual Acuity/ability to perceive or detect surroundingsMental acuity – Able to focus, concentrate, understand and convey subject matterRepetitive motion (i.e. keyboarding)Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to anotherWORK ENVIRONMENT:College campus, direct contact with students, staff, faculty and the general public in classrooms, common areas, offices, and campus environments. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms. Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical application and new technology systems; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations; observance of College polices and traffic laws when/if driving a College vehicle.Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.Directions to ApplyInterested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and unofficial transcript emailed to Dr. Roxanna Harlow – [email protected] be sure the following are visible on the unofficial transcript: your name, the institution’s name and the degree/date conferred.An official transcript will be required upon hiring.This position is open until filled.To qualify for employment, selected candidates mustsuccessfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)must be available to work on campus as of the first day of employmentbe a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV or DC as of the first day of employmentbe currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorshipscomplete an employment application upon request, prior to progressing through the initial interview processCarroll Community College is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.