Adjunct Instructor, Sociology

Please see Special Instructions for more details. This Vacancy Requires: A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable). Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email View email address on click.appcast.io . *The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience. Position Information Job Title Campus Job Number Job Number 26-ADJ66 Employment Date Employment Date Fall Semester 2026 Job Category Job Category Adjunct Faculty Application & Position Contact Information Kate Halverson at View email address on click.appcast.io. Salary Information $1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour ( ECH ) Job Summary Adjunct Sociology Instructor to teach face to face classes to start Fall Semester 2026. Monday-Thursday, daytime hours. Essential Functions Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment. Required Qualifications Master of Sociology or any master’s degree with 12 graduate semester credits in Sociology. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds. Desired Qualifications Teaching experience. Work Schedule Fall Semester 2026. Monday-Thursday, daytime hours. Posting Date Posting Date 04/16/2026 Deadline for Submitting Applications Open Until Filled Yes Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, and hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment), and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure (HR3010). Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO /AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny, Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone View phone number on click.appcast.io, fax View phone number on click.appcast.io, TDD View phone number on click.appcast.io, email OCR .View email address on click.appcast.io. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you hold the required Master’s degree or any Master’s degree plus 12 graduate semester credits in required discipline as specified in the required qualifications? (Open Ended Question)
• Are you available to teach face to face classes on the Ankeny campus? Yes

No

• What is your typical availability (hours per week, days of the week, and times available)? (Open Ended Question)
• How did you learn about this job opening? DMACC Employee Referral

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