"Adjunct Faculty - Sociology"

Position Summary

The Sociology Department at Green River College seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach introductory-level courses in the department. We welcome applicants who have a commitment to excellence in teaching and are eager to instruct a diverse body of students. Given the diversity of our student population, we encourage applications from faculty who can adapt teaching methods to a wide range of student backgrounds and interests and can utilize a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical students, 15% Adult Basic Education student, and 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, Washington, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:

We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities. The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.

Position Responsibilities

The Sociology Department is accepting applications to be considered for adjunct instruction for Winter Quarter, 2024, with the potential for continued instruction in subsequent quarters. The applicant must be available to teach in-person classes on our main (Auburn) and/or Kent campuses. Adjunct instructors are appointed quarter to quarter based on student enrollment.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Sociology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful teaching experience at the college level
• Experience teaching Introduction to Sociology and at least one other sociology course at the undergraduate level

Supplemental Information

Attach the following with your completed online application and responses to the Supplemental Questions (located under the tab titled "Supplemental Questions") to be considered for this position.

• A Cover Letter which specifically describes how you meet each qualification
• Resume
• Supplemental question(s)

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At this time, Green River College is not sponsoring for H1-B Visas.

This position is part of a bargaining unit subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks. (Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.)

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