Job Details

Instructor Sociology - Adjunct Pool

SUMMARY

Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning, advising, professional development and institutional and community service. The incumbent will teach the maximum load of equated hours as indicated in the Faculty Guidelines each semester in area(s) of competency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching: Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline. Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods. Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair. Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles. Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner. Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines. Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials. Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs. Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories. Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.

Advising: Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community. Provide access to students through conferencing, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods. Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues. Make presentations on a particular academic field or program - its subject matter, objectives, opportunities for further study (transfer opportunities), and opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers, special clubs and activities available, support services, scholarships, etc. Work with Chair to take on appropriate advising activities as needed by the College and Department.

Professional Development: Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair. Keep pace with developments in the discipline. Learn and apply technologies that support student learning. Participate in the evaluation process for self, department, and college.

Institutional and Community Service: Maintain communication with Chair and Dean as appropriate. Support adjunct faculty. Demonstrate teamwork within an interdisciplinary college division. Promote programming within the department, across the District and in the larger community. Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises. Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities. Actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/or committees. Be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of HCCS. Participate in college-related activities such as student activities, selection of faculty, community education, recruitment of students, and/or special programs. Participate in business and/or student activities and/or community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission of HCCS. Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards. Participate in the HCCS planning process by assisting in the formulation of departmental objectives and goals and in establishing budget priorities. Review, evaluate, and revise program curricula and practices to assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines and requirements of business/industry, and higher education. Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Must have completed at least eighteen (18) graduate hours in Sociology and hold a Master’s degree (official transcript(s) conferring degree must accompany the application).

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one (1) year of college level teaching experience preferred.