Posting Date:

June 26, 2008

Instructor, Sociology (9 Month Position)

Required:

• A Master’s degree in Sociology or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Sociology from an accredited institution
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer skills
• An understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy and mission
• Proven ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and the academic, intellectual, and social development of all students

Preferred

• A minimum of two years teaching experience
• Dual-credentialed with 18 graduate hours in Psychology
• Spoken and written proficiency in a foreign language, preferably Spanish

DUTIES:

• Facilitate the learning process for all students and provide appropriate instruction for individual students as needed
• Provide instruction that supports sound educational practice and that is in keeping with the philosophy and objectives of the college
• Develop a course outline/syllabus for each course taught, file copies with the Dean of Curriculum Programs and Departmental Chair and maintain one copy for personal use Distribute syllabi to each student during the first week of class
• Select textbooks in cooperation with the Departmental Chair
• Obtain approval from the Departmental Chair and Dean of Curriculum Programs for all field trips on appropriate form at least one week in advance of the field trip
• Maintain order and care of facility in which instructor teaches
• Keep current inventory and maintenance of all equipment assigned to instructor
• Meet the class schedule as approved by the Dean of Curriculum Programs
• Serve as academic advisor to designated students
• Keep a minimum of five (5) office hours per week
• Participate in publicity efforts of the College and recruitment of students
• Evaluate the achievement of students in assigned classes using the grading system published in college documents
• Attend all committee, faculty, and departmental meetings. When scheduling conflicts occur, the faculty member’s first priority is to classroom instruction. The faculty member should communicate with the meeting leader to discuss information covered in the meeting
• Participate in professional development as scheduled in-house and a minimum of one (1) workshop, professional meeting, seminar, college course or other approved professional development activity per year
• Participate in strategic planning, program planning/evaluation and budget planning process
• Maintain good public relations with other areas of the College and with the community
• Serve on institutional committees as appointed by the President
• Present all records and reports by deadline to appropriate person
• Treat others respectfully, speak to others courteously, and behave in such a way that creates a workplace environment that is marked by trustworthiness, honest but polite communication, and interpersonal interactions that are both personally cordial and professionally appropriate
• Act as a team player when working with any and all employees of the College
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair

Interested and qualified individuals must submit

1. a letter of interest addressing each of the qualification statements,
2. an official Randolph Community College application,
3. a resumé,
4. college transcripts (copies are sufficient for initial screening; however, official copies will be required if hired),
5. names and phone numbers of five professional references to the address below. Only complete application packets will be considered. Only complete application packets will be considered and must be received by 5 p.m. on July 18, 2008.