Assistant Professor of Sociology
Job description
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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- The Doctorate Degree in the field
- Three years teaching experience