Shire Jobs

[*[Adjunct Instructor: *[Sociology

Updated: October 2024 [[Reports To: [Dean, School of Liberal and Applied Arts and Human Services [[Job Summary [[Have you ever thought about teaching in your area of expertise? Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering others with life changing opportunities? If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you.

[[The School of Human Services, Liberal and Applied Arts is seeking Adjunct Instructors to provide high-quality Sociology instruction at Hawkeye's main campus or online. We are interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role models to lead our students. Overall, our Adjunct Sociology Instructor positions are:

[[Set to begin Spring 2025 semester [[Leading instruction for two or three Sociology classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays

[[As an Adjunct Instructor, you are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. [Instructors will plan and guide the learning processes for students toward the achievement of curricular goals and objectives as identified and documented in course outline materials. [Additional responsibilities include employing instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting course and student objectives; assessing the accomplishments of students on a regular basis according to department policies and procedures, and providing progress reports (evaluations and grades) as required.

[[Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College's mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses, and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

[[Essential Job Functions [[Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:]{arial=""}]{courier="" new=""}]{arial=""}]{courier="" new=""}]{arial=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}]{arial=""}]{arial=""}]{arial=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}]{arial=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}]{arial=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}]{arial=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}]{arial=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}]{arial=""}]{courier="" new=""}]{arial=""}]{arial=""}]{courier="" new=""}]{arial=""}]{arial=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}

• Prepare weekly instructional plans and materials.
• Use various instructional modalities.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assess accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and provide progress reports as requested/ required.
• Formulate and maintain curriculum for assigned courses.
• Supervise, recruit, and advise students.
• Provide one office hour per week for student accessibility and consultation.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.
• Regularly collaborate with faculty and staff to meet departmental goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

[[Minimum Qualifications]{arial=""}]{courier="" new=""}

Master's Degree in Sociology or a related field with 12 or more credits in sociology.

Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.

[[Dem ]{arial=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}