Adjunct Professor of Sociology

General Description An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. The Adjunct Professor of Sociology may be assigned traditional on-campus courses or concurrent high school instruction on a high school campus. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole. What position does this position report to? Dean of the Division of Social Sciences and Department Chair - Sociology What position(s) reports to this position? None Minimum Education/Experience Master’s degree in Sociology or a Master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Sociology. Applicant required to attach transcript conferring the required degree and graduate hours. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to work in person in the greater Oklahoma City areaDemonstrated positive human relations and communication skillsBasic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar softwareFlexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning stylesCommitted to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college educationKnowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle)Organization and attention to detailSupport and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional systemAbility to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peersAbility to work well as a team member in an instructional unitAbility to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writingAbility to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting conceptsAbility to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groupsMust be punctualMust be reliable Physical Demands/Working Conditions 1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Sedentary work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.This position requires the person to frequently communicate with colleagues and students to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer; other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents and answer email correspondence.3. VISUAL ACUITY:This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.4. WORKING CONDITIONSThis position’s essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom or office setting. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching concurrent or dual-credit high school students Required Training Work Hours This adjunct position will be for teaching during the day-time on OCCC campus or on a high school campus teaching concurrent high school students. Department Division of Social Sci. Job Open Date 11/17/2023 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Job Duties Job Duties (Position Specific) (The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement) An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the dean/director agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to:Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.Participate in the assessment of general education outcomes for the college.Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators.Attend department, division, and College meetings as required.Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.Support the College’s vision, mission, goals, and priorities.Adjunct course schedules are assigned by the Department Chair.This position may be expected to teach the following courses:SOC 1113 Introduction to SociologySOC 2023 Social ProblemsSOC 2143 Race & Ethnicity in the United StatesSOC/PSY 2153 Fundamentals in AgingSOC 2213 Cultural AnthropologySOC 2313 Introduction to Social Work Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures) Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & ProceduresContribute to a safe educational & working environment.Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices.Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.