Sociology Instructor

Scott Community College is seeking a Sociology Instructor, full-time 165-Day faculty contract.

Position Title:

Sociology Instructor

Reporting Relationship:

EICC Dean of Liberal Arts

Starting Salary:

$51,000 - $52,500 annually, Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Position Summary:

Responsible for teaching courses and assessing learning outcomes in Sociology. Assignments may include alternative delivery methods, evening courses, and multiple sites. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service. Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the community college.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree Sociology or a Master’s Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in: Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Criminology, Gerontology, Public Policy, and Social Work.   Twelve hours must be in Sociology, Anthropology and/or Cultural Studies. 

Community College teaching or training experience is preferred.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

Instruction

• Teaches courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model. Uses effective and appropriate instructional delivery systems.  
• Participates in the design of appropriate courses and programs of instruction. Utilizes appropriate process to maintain currency of curriculum and collaborates in the development and revision of curriculum as needed.
• Demonstrates satisfactory preparation and meets with classes as scheduled.  
• Demonstrates rapport with students.
• Establishes a clear and accurate syllabus for each class within the approved syllabus template. Posts syllabus in district’s learning management system.
• Communicates course objectives, instructional processes, evaluation policies and methods, and attendance policies to students.  
• Utilizes instruction consistent with course syllabus and objectives.  Uses effective and appropriate instructional delivery systems.
• Evaluates and records student performance and achievement on a regular basis in the district’s learning management system and provides feedback to students.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate office hours to assist students and provide feedback.
• Collaborates with support services to assist student success in the classroom and meet recommended student/instructional accommodations as required.
• Monitors and communicates with students about academic progress. Collaborates with advising by monitoring student progress and referring at-risk students using early alert tools and/or other mechanisms. Maintains accurate attendance reports and delivers timely 4-week progress grades, midterm grades, and final grades. 
• Participates in outcomes assessment measurements adopted by EICCD.  Plans and implements learning strategies appropriate for meeting student outcomes. Analyzes results of planning and teaching and make appropriate revisions.

Involvement with the College and EICC District

• Serves on college and district committees, work groups, and task forces.  
• Attends and participates in all scheduled faculty, college, district, and advisory meetings as appropriate.
• Assists college in the recruitment and retention of students
• Serves as an active department team member.
• Demonstrates professionalism at all times. 
• Supports the EICC mission, values and belief in high expectations and high aspirations. 
• Commits to quality service that meet or exceed the expectations of students and internal/external stakeholders.

Professional Development

• Retains professional qualifications (including academic degrees and specialized certifications and licensures) that meet or exceed those required for the position. 
• Actively maintains professional development activity and records in accordance with the guidelines of the Quality Faculty Plan. 
• Participates in professional meetings and workshops.
• Participates in college/district professional development activities.
• Remains active and current in one’s professional field/discipline. 
• Remains current in pedagogical best practices. 

Physical Requirements:

n/a

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For consideration please complete online application and send resume and cover letter to e-mail EICC-HR@eicc.edu.