Faculty – Sociology Instructor (9-mo)

Job Summary  

Hawkeye Community Colleges Social Sciences department is seeking a full-time, 9-month faculty member to provide high-quality instruction at the college’s main campus location.

At Hawkeye Community College, we understand that great instructors make all the difference. We believe students learn best from those who have real-world experience and firsthand knowledge of what it takes to excel in the field. Employers today seek versatile, skilled individuals who can adapt to the evolving demands of the workforce. Our programs are designed to help students build a solid foundation of technical skills and professional competencies needed for success in a dynamic industry. With the guidance of experienced faculty who bring both academic expertise and industry insights, students are well-prepared to meet and exceed these expectations.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable educator who brings both passion for teaching and a strong foundation in sociology to our Liberal Arts transfer program. While a range of courses and modalities (face-to-face, distance learning) may be assigned, the primary teaching focus will be Introduction to Sociology. A typical full-time teaching load is 15 credit hours per semester (Fall and Spring), with additional opportunities to teach during the summer if desired.

Our role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering dynamic instruction. We are interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role model to inspire our students and work with a strong faculty team. The college provides a two-year faculty induction & mentoring program to support our newest faculty members to assist them with success.

Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students 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:

• Prepares daily instructional plans and materials.
• Uses various instructional modalities as needed.
• Employs various instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
• Formulates and maintains curriculum for assigned courses within the College’s Learning Management System.
• Provides high-quality instruction, mentorship, and leadership to students including advising.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.
• Participates in college committees and related responsibilities as required by Iowa Code and the Quality Faculty Plan.
• Establishes partnerships with industry stakeholders to enhance learning opportunities, stay updated on professional advancements in the industry and align the program with workforce needs.
• Maintains partnerships with our partners in other educational institutions to facilitate seamless transfer for students.
• Assists with student recruitment and retention initiatives.
• Interacts with students, faculty, and staff, occurring in person, via telephone, email, and other digital communication platforms on a regular basis.
• Participate in departmental, committee and professional development activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Unless otherwise approved, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sociology or closely related field with a minimum of 12 graduate-level credits in Sociology. 
• Secondary and/or post-secondary teaching experience.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and being detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of faculty, staff, students and the general public in a professional and personable manner. 
• Demonstrated skills in standard industry technology, such as Google applications (e.g., Gmail, Google documents), Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas), etc.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent student support, maintain student confidence and protect operational integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
• Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using instructional technologies and teaching in multiple modalities.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Sociology or related field.
• Experience teaching at the community college level.
• Online teaching experience.
• Participation in professional and community organizations.

Employment Status

Full time nine-month contractual position beginning in August 2025 position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick leave; tuition reimbursement / tuition remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).

• Beginning salaries are determined by education and experience based on the Hawkeye Professional Educators’ Association Master Agreement.
• The current 2025/2026 Academic Year 9-month faculty pay structure consists of 20 steps with Step 1 as $50,625 through Step 20 as $66,914. 

Working Conditions

Instructors are expected to teach approximately five days per week (usually Monday-Friday), with assignments that may include day, evening, or weekend courses delivered in face-to-face, online, or hybrid formats. Work is performed either in or a combination of an office and/or classroom setting using technology.

Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During the course of the day, interact with students, faculty, and staff in person, by telephone and computers. 

Application Procedure

• Complete an online application athawkeyecollege.edu/employment
  • Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following 
    • A summary of your education and work and/or teaching experience (professional or voluntary) including your teaching philosophy.
    • Share what led you to Sociology as a discipline (include any specializations or certifications you possess) and what interests you about this position.  
    • Your interest in supporting the education provided at a community college.
  • Submit/upload a resume.
  • Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
• Application deadline: Sunday, June 22nd.
• Priority screening begins: Monday, June 23, 2025. Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.
• Official transcripts will be required if hired.

Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.