Adjunct Professor - Sociology

Adjunct Faculty – Sociology – North Central Texas College Location: All Campuses Pay: $680 per unit Class Schedule: Daytime or evening Applicants must reside in Oklahoma or Texas and pass a criminal background check. Position Summary Teaching specialized sociology courses on campus and online. Contributing to course design, student advising, and continuous professional development. Responsibilities and Duties Treat students and colleagues with respect. Active involvement in institutional effectiveness: student learning outcomes, program level outcomes, and marketable skill achievement. Focus teaching and outreach efforts on student success. Meet class as scheduled; follow departmental policy for class cancellations. Maintain appropriate records of grades/attendance and submit required reports on time. Post office hours and be available to students during that time. Make an appropriate syllabus available to students and Division Chair in a timely manner. Be well organized and prepared for each class; maintain college level rigor and require a high level of academic excellence from students. Use an appropriate variety of instructional methods to enhance learning. Develop appropriate tests, projects, and other evaluation activities for courses taught. Consider Student Course Evaluations in the improvement of instruction. Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with students. Provide appropriate feedback on student assignments. Encourage an atmosphere in which students may ask questions, offer opinions, and express ideas. Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with colleagues and other college personnel. Participate in departmental meetings and activities. Serve on college committees. Attend and participate in college in‑service workshops and activities. Keep abreast of developments in the subject area and in instructional techniques. Share ideas and materials related to the teaching field and/or pedagogy with colleagues. Participate in Peer Classroom Observation Program. Advises students regarding class scheduling, degree planning, and gives appropriate career advising. Other duties as assigned; responsibilities and duties may change based on departmental and institutional needs. Required Education Master’s Degree in Sociology or Master’s degree and at least 18 graduate hours in Sociology. Required Skills & Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills. Basic computer skills. Exhibition of respect and professionalism in a spirit of collegiality. Ability to promote an effective environment for learning in lecture and lab experiences. Preferred Skills & Abilities Knowledge of online delivery methods, principles and techniques. Preferred Experience 4+ years related work experience. Community College and/or Public School teaching experience preferred. Online curriculum development and online teaching experience. Application Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Unofficial Transcript Optional Documents Teaching Philosophy North Central Texas College (“NCTC”) is an equal opportunity employer. NCTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, disability, age, genetics, equal pay, or any other legally protected characteristic. NCTC prohibits harassment on the basis of a legally protected characteristic and/or retaliation for reporting a complaint. #J-18808-Ljbffr