Sociology Instructor (PT)

Solano Community College is seeking qualified applicants for a part-time instructor role to teach in person classes within the Sociology department as part of our Rising Scholars program. This entails teaching in person at two local correctional facilities: California Medical Facility and California State Prison Solano. The curriculum includes specialized courses in the legal environment in business, business communications, management, human relations, and marketing.

This is a part-time/adjunct faculty position. The teaching assignments may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. The district may cancel classes or change instructors as enrollment needs are determined.

This part-time Sociology instructor will teach a variety of sociology courses, as assigned, for the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. This position is a part-time position. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters.

This position is a "pool" position, meaning that openings may or may not be currently available. The District maintains a "pool" of applications for positions which are needed on an ongoing basis at Solano Community College. The advantage of "pool" positions is when a position becomes available, the Dean may immediately begin screening applications from the available pool of applicants without having to post a position and wait while the position is being advertised.

APPLICATION PROCESS DETAILS:

• To be considered for this position, all complete applications and supporting materials must be received by the application deadline.
• Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed.
• Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted.
• Candidates should not expect official notification until the selection of the candidate has been completed.
• The College may re-advertise or delay filling a position.
• Oral interviews will be conducted to include a teaching demonstration.
• Travel costs related to the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.

Paid office hours are available to adjunct faculty in fall and spring semesters who teach a 40% assignment or more.

• Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations.
• Inform students about course requirements; prepare and grade assignments and examinations.
• Meet administrative time lines and submit completed and required documents and reports.
• Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records.
• Participate in division staff meetings.
• Keep Student learning outcomes current and assess courses.
• Review of curriculum and assessment of student learning.

Instructors must also provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations; review curriculum and assess student learning; inform students about course requirements; prepare and grade assignments and examinations; meet administrative timelines and submit completed and required documents and reports; maintain required student attendance and scholastic records, and both communicate and work effectively with others.

Qualified candidates must have a Master's degree in Sociology OR

A bachelor’s degree in Sociology AND a Master’s degree in anthropology, ethnic studies, social work, psychology, or the equivalent OR

Possess a valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service in the discipline (please note that issuance of CC Credentials was discontinued in July of 1990; they are no longer available);

If you do not possess the minimum qualifications exactly as stated above you must request an equivalency review and submit conclusive supporting documents at the time of submitting your application. Equivalency is defined as possessing the general education for the degree and the major coursework for the degree. The equivalency request form shall be included in the application.

All degrees must be from accredited institutions.

• Knowledge of teaching; multiple teaching methods which include critical thinking and problem solving strategies; and college academic requirements and standards
• Sensitivity to students from diverse cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, (including those with disabilities, who have wide ranges of abilities).
• Candidates must possess a commitment to encourage learning and an enthusiastic attitude toward teaching and student learning