Sociology Adjunct Instructor

Adjunct Instructor:  Sociology

Updated:  October 2024

Reports To:    Dean, School of Liberal & 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 & 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:

• 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

• 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.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence, and protect operational integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations (faculty, staff, students, and general public) in a professional and personable manner.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through behaviors that help foster a culture of inclusivity, as well as a vibrant, diverse, and equitable learning and working environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a classroom and/or virtual classroom setting.  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 or via phone and/or email.

Employment Status

Part-time adjunct position with wages expected to be $784 per credit hour.

Application Procedure

• Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
  • Submit/upload a cover letter
    • Indicate if you are available to teach via online and/or face-to-face classes.
  • Submit/upload a resume.
  • Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
• Completed applications including all required materials will be reviewed upon submission.

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.

https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/employment/2244