What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sociology Instructor, Full-Time position at Catawba Valley Community College?
Full-time College Sociology instructor with teaching duties in General Education College Transfer courses. Responsibilities include active participation in departmental work on curriculum design, assessment, and pedagogy. This position is for a 9-month period. Teaching assignments may be for day and/or evening hours. Courses may be seated, synchronous, asynchronous, or hybrid. Must be willing to travel and teach at off-campus locations including local area high schools. Perform other duties as assigned.
Master’s degree in Sociology or closely-related field required. If master’s is in a closely-related field, the applicant must have at least 18 graduate hours in Sociology. Course work in adolescent learning, adult learning, educational leadership, and educational technology are all highly desirable.
Experience:
Experience teaching college-level Sociology is required. Experience with using instructional technology is required. Experience teaching in both high school and college environments is a plus. Willingness to teach in both high school and college environments is a requirement.
Knowledge of:
• Classroom instructional techniques and procedures.
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment.
• Current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles and techniques involved in curriculum and course development.
• Principles and techniques involved in test development.
•Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, as appropriate.
Ability to:
• Participate in instructional programs suited to the community.
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Supplemental Information:
- Provide classroom instruction to students.
- Prepare for each learning experience; prepare, maintain, and update lesson plan; develop and prepare methods to evaluate student performance; assist in ordering supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessons as appropriate.
- Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; proctor tests; grade and record individual scores.
- Provide individual assistance to students outside of the classroom as appropriate.
- Participate in development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and/or courses.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain various records and databases according to program needs or accreditation requirements, and submit reports according to policy.
- Maintain current knowledge in the appropriate academic fields; participate in staff development programs, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education programs as appropriate.
- Assist with and carry out, as required, the implementation of policies and procedures related to required instructional area.
- Communicate clearly, conscientiously, and in a caring manner with students.
- Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format; evaluate a variety of textbooks, films, and videos; select books and other materials to be used for assigned instructional classes.
- Maintain required office hours according to established policies.
- Interact with colleagues and students in a collegial and professional manner.
Master’s degree in Sociology or closely-related field required. If master’s is in a closely-related field, the applicant must have at least 18 graduate hours in Sociology. Course work in adolescent learning, adult learning, educational leadership, and educational technology are all highly desirable.
Experience:
Experience teaching college-level Sociology is required. Experience with using instructional technology is required. Experience teaching in both high school and college environments is a plus. Willingness to teach in both high school and college environments is a requirement.
Knowledge of:
• Classroom instructional techniques and procedures.
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment.
• Current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles and techniques involved in curriculum and course development.
• Principles and techniques involved in test development.
•Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, as appropriate.
Ability to:
• Participate in instructional programs suited to the community.
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Supplemental Information:
- Must be a good team member and be willing to update skills as needed.
- Must be able to work effectively with diverse student populations. Educational philosophy must be compatible with the role of the community college and with best practices in education.
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Oral communication skills will be assessed in the interview.
• Written communication skills will be assessed in the letter of application and all application materials submitted. - All advertised positions are contingent upon funding.
- All employees are paid by direct deposit.
- Copies of all unofficial degree transcripts, including coursework completed and degree conferred, must be provided during the on-line application process. Official transcripts are required to be forwarded to the CVCC Personnel Office upon hire.
- Classroom environment; work closely with others.
- Frequent walking, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods.
- Frequent communication, verbal and written.
- Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
