Position Details

Job TitleFull Time Tenure Track Instructor of SociologyReports To and Evaluated byAssociate ProvostRequired Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a Master’s degree in Sociology with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in discipline. The candidate will have excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communications skills, as well as basic computer literacy.

Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth.

Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth.

Preferred Qualifications

Academic preparation and teaching experience in all levels of Sociology and Social Work. Ability to teach College Success Seminar. Ability to teach in an additional discipline. Community College teaching experience preferred. Experience working with culturally diverse students. Ability to use technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Job Summary

The Sociology instructor will teach Sociology and Social Work courses to a diverse student population. The candidate will participate on faculty committees and perform other duties related to teaching at a community college. The instructor must stay abreast of ongoing developments, trends, and issues in instruction in the community college environment. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

Specific Job Duties

•To instruct students in the facts, skills and appreciations pertaining to the assigned courses.
•To consider the needs of the students, and assist them by seeking help from other college services.
•To distribute to all students a course syllabus that covers the class requirements, grading procedure, attendance requirements, and course objectives.

•To inform students of educational and occupational opportunities.
•To assist the Associate Provost and other administrators in development of the curriculum, in the preparation of the outlines and selection of textbooks.
•To submit midterm and final grade reports, deficiency notices, attendance records and any other reports pertaining to the assigned courses.
•To participate on college committee(s).
•To participate in academic advising.
•To stay abreast on ongoing developments, trends and issues in the (Sociology and Social Work) instruction at the community college.
•To develop an annual professional development plan.
•To perform other duties as outlined in the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.
•To perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Provost.

Salary RangePer CBAPosting Details

Posting NumberF00045PUDesired Start Date01/14/2021Position End Date (if temporary)Open Date09/10/2020Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Please submit recommendation/reference letters to Human.Resources@morton.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
   • Morton "careers" website
   • Internal posting
   • Monster
   • Careerbuilder
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Ed jobs
   • HACU
   • newspaper/trade journal
   • LinkedIn
2. * What is the highest degree completed?
   • H.S. Diploma
   • Associates
   • Bachelors
   • Masters
   • PhD

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Letters of Recommendation
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Evaluations (for Faculty)
4. Other
5. Specialized Certifications
6. Letters of Recommendation (2)