What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor of Sociology position at Walters State Community College?
Job Title: Adjunct Instructor of Sociology
Campus Location: Morristown Campus (Employees are assigned to a “home” location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC locations.)
Job Purpose: The purpose of this position is to develop and teach courses in the field of sociology.
Essential Job Functions:
Teach in-person, virtual, and web-based courses.
Prepare course syllabi, course materials, evaluate student learning, and maintain class records.
Participate in curriculum development, student recruiting, advising, placement, and division/departmental meetings.
Complete goals and objectives for the individual, the department/division, and the college.
Complete educational outcome measures and academic reporting as required.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Sociology, or a Master’s degree in a related field plus 18 graduate hours of Sociology credit.
Understanding and acceptance of the comprehensive community college philosophy.
Stated willingness to teach at multiple locations including off campus sites and local high schools.
Preferred Qualifications:
Earned Doctorate in Sociology with a background in using information technology techniques for undergraduate sociology students.
Experience teaching sociology.
Experience teaching dual enrollment courses.
Behavioral Core Competencies:
Empowers and motivates students to learn effectively.
Works effectively with other faculty and administrators within the department, the division, and the college to provide well-developed courses and programs of study.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with others.
Is a team player and contributes to the department and the division with new ideas and approaches, and uses professional development opportunities to expand instructional vision.
