Sociology Instructor (part time)

effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. Specific Teaching Assignment: Faculty member will be responsible for teaching Introduction to Sociology, adhering to the stated course objectives, content and delivery. Minimum Requirements Masters degree in Sociology from an accredited institution. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy. Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication. A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidates expense, by a professional evaluation service. Additional Desirable Qualifications Higher education teaching experience. Familiarity with distance learning platform Canvas. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time. S/he is required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities. S/he must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face-to-face conversations, or written documentation. The employee must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently (particularly the internet, Word, and the student database). S/he must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups. Work Schedule Seeking candidates available to teach for the following sections: Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:00pm – 2:20pm at Northern Tier Campus (4082 W Vienna Rd, Clio, MI 48420) While part-time faculty are not required to hold regular office hours during the semesters they teach, they are required to make provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable. Additional Information Must be available to teach onsite; opportunities do not exist to teach online courses only. If selected for an interview, candidates may need to provide a professional portfolio. Specific instructions will be shared prior to the interview. Visa sponsorship is not available. Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check. Application Deadline Continuously Accepting Applications Apply Now