Instructor of Sociology
- Employer
- Waubonsee Community College
- Location
- Sugar Grove, IL
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- Faculty Jobs
- Social Sciences, Sociology
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Req ID:
req617 Job Title:
Instructor of Sociology Division: Social Sciences, Education and World Languages
Location:
Sugar Grove Campus and at multiple campus locations.
Grant Funded:
No Employment Type:
Full-time Faculty
Compensation Range:
Placement on the salary schedule is dependent on qualifications. Qualifications include education, teaching experience. (related work CTE ONLY). Compensation Type:
Salaried Work Schedule:
Fall and Spring Semester
Other Work Schedule Details:
Classes may be offered during daytime, evening and weekend hours
Job Summary:
Waubonsee Community College seeks a full-time, tenure-track Sociology Instructor with a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, diversity, equity and holistic student success to deliver a broad range of courses within the Sociology (SOC) curricular portfolio.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for teaching two to three sections of SOC 100: Introduction to Sociology courses per semester, with the knowledge and experience to deliver SOC 120: Racial and Ethnic Relations, SOC 130: Sociology of Family and SOC 240: Sociology of Deviance. The candidate will demonstrate commitment to an interdisciplinary focus, experience with innovative learning strategies, the ability to enhance the success of diverse student populations, and the ability to effectively use instructional and classroom technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Duties and expectations include, but are not limited to:
Designing syllabi, lessons, activities, assignments, and assessments to address different learning styles and to ensure that students successfully meet course objectives and outcomes.
Incorporating learning-centered principles and concepts and motivating students to participate actively in all aspects of the educational experience.
Demonstrating commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing professional growth.
Working collaboratively with colleagues throughout the college to achieve equitable outcomes for all students and to serve the needs of students and community.
Employing instructional and classroom technology appropriately and effectively to deliver and enhance teaching and learning in online, hybrid and face-to-face courses.
Assisting in leading the Sociology department in the areas of curriculum development, student success initiatives, student advising, adjunct faculty mentorship, assessment of student learning and support for student clubs and organizations.
Participating in divisional and college-wide committees and events.
Demonstrating excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills in the classroom, and with colleagues.
Teaching assignment may include days, evenings and/or weekends at four campuses throughout the district - Sugar Grove, Aurora Downtown, Aurora Fox Valley, and Plano. Courses may be offered in various delivery modes, i.e. face-to-face, online, and hybrid.
Documents to be attached:
Cover Letter-Yes
Resume-Yes
References-Yes
Transcripts-Yes
Other Required Documents-Teaching philosophy Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position will be promptly closed on March 23, 2019. If interested in this position please apply prior to this date. Please update all required documents when applying.
Testing:
No Targeted Hire Date:
8/19/2019 Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Sociology, or a Master’s degree in related field and 18 graduate credit hours in Sociology.
Two years teaching experience in Sociology.
Demonstrated expertise and experience with online and/or hybrid delivery.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Sociology
Post-secondary teaching experience in Sociology
Experience teaching traditionally underserved populations
Experience teaching courses on the sociology of the family, race and ethnic relations, and deviance
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran
Organization
Working at Waubonsee Community College
Waubonsee is not your average community college — and that’s how we like it.
We take pride in exceeding expectations, offering a top education to all students willing to work hard for their dreams. Waubonsee has top-ranked academic programs, a dynamic student population, a breadth of services and resources, and a growing campus network — all of which mean a richer college experience for you.
Mission Statement
Waubonsee Community College is a public, comprehensive community college that was organized in 1966, as mandated by the Illinois Community College Act, to provide education and training services for individuals in portions of Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, LaSalle and Will counties of District 516. The philosophy of Waubonsee Community College is based on the premise that education is the cornerstone of a literate, democratic society; that learning is a lifelong process; and that the pursuit of knowledge must be supported by institutional policies that demonstrate the values of accessibility, service, value, quality and innovation.
Vision
Waubonsee Community College opens the door of knowledge, sparks imaginations, and enlightens lives through learning. We welcome the diverse abilities, goals, and experiences of individuals standing on the threshold of discovery. Our success is defined by the dreams we help shape, the opportunities we help design, and the futures we help create.
Values
- Accessibility — We remove barriers to learning formed by time, geography, education, culture, experience or beliefs to provide a full range of quality educational opportunities for all who can benefit.
- Service — We view the world from the perspective of those we serve — anticipating needs and striving to exceed expectations while demonstrating a caring, knowledgeable, consistent connection with each individual every time they meet us.
- Value — We focus every resource directly on the search for learning, creating tangible benefits in everything we do.
- Quality — We constantly redefine what it means to be “the best,” seeking to improve in every area and exceed the expectations of those we serve.
- Innovation — We are actively engaged on the frontiers of education, continuously improving the learning environment for our students and communities.
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