Assistant Professor of Sociology

Title:Assistant Professor of Sociology Department:School of Arts and Professional Studies Job Category:Faculty Regular/Temporary:Regular Open Date:10/02/2018 Description:

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Teach 15 semester credit hours per semester / 30 semester credit hours for the academic year (tenure track faculty); or as a Lecturer, 18 semester credit hours per semester/36 semester credit hours for the academic year.
• Meet each class as scheduled at the designated time and place and for the designated length of time.
• Maintain a minimum of ten office hours for student consultation per week, appropriate to the time and delivery method of the assigned courses (e.g.., evening, week-end, on-line, or off-campus) and post this information.
• At the beginning of each course, provide each student with a syllabus per the guidelines in the faculty handbook.
• Develop new courses and course materials as appropriate.
• Faculty serve on committees, task forces, and other college-improvement activities; however, Lecturers are not assigned to USG or SGSC standing committees.
• Attend and participate in all college-wide and appropriate School meetings.
• Support student activities and clubs.
• Participate in professional development activities on an on-going basis.
• Stay current in the teaching discipline(s) and the pedagogy of that discipline.
• Assist advisees with academic planning, scheduling, graduation, registration, and other appropriate academic issues.
• Submit correct proof rosters and grades in Banner by the assigned deadlines. Record daily attendance according to institutional policy.
• Submit assessment data to discipline committee chair in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Mastery of the teaching discipline.
• Ability to engage students in higher order learning.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
• Ability to align instruction with student learning outcomes.
• Adhere to institutional policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

• Each faculty member reports to the appropriate Department Chair and School Dean.

??GUIDELINES:

• Guidelines include college policies and procedures, department policies and Board of Regents policy and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK:

• The work consists of varied administrative duties and coordination of primary functional areas. Strict regulations contribute to the complexity of the position
• Success in this position contributes to the efficiency, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance of all department operations

CONTACTS:

• Contacts are typically with students, co-workers, other college personnel and members of the general public
• Contacts are typically to provide services; to give or exchange information; to resolve problems; to motivate or influence persons; or to justify, defend or negotiate matters

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending or crouching
• The employee occasionally lifts light objects
• The work is typically performed in an office setting
• The Functional Capacity Requirement Form for this position outlines the physical job requirements (attached)

Required Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• The completion of a Master’s Degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. The Doctorate is preferred

Desired Qualifications:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The Doctorate Degree in the field
• Three years teaching experience