Sociology Adjunct

Sociology Adjunct Faculty

Salary: $1,000 per credit* (per quarter). Classification:
Adjunct Faculty. Supervisor:
Dean for Social Science & Humanities.

• Teach primarily Intro to Sociology course(s) in accordance with the college catalog, use agreed-upon course outlines, develop course syllabi in alignment with SOC& 101 Student Learning Outcomes, and adhere to departmental guidelines.
• Teach day and evening classes in person; some may be located on the branch campuses of Poulsbo and Shelton.
• Teach in person and/or hybrid Intro courses.
• Provide quality teaching, including related preparation, grading, and record-keeping for assigned classes.
• Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes by the ?rst day and to the division of?ce by the 10th day of each quarter.
• Respond to students' queries in a timely fashion.
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities to meet those needs.
• Punctually communicate with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.

• Master's degree (MA) in Sociology from an accredited college or university.
• College teaching experience.
• Must be available to teach during the day and in person.

• PhD in Sociology.

• Deliver instructional course content with excitement and enthusiasm.
• Use a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching students with little or no background, as well as the experienced student desiring to further their career.
• Utilize a variety of assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement.
• Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, as well as military veterans.
• Support diversity in higher education through the application of culturally responsive teaching pedagogies and the use of diverse resources/voices, as well as by contributing through actions.
• Foster a climate of multi-cultural understanding and appreciation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate.
• Demonstrate success in incorporating accessibility and special needs accommodations via course materials and classroom activities.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals to maintain effective and positive working relationships.
• Collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students as part of an educational team.
• Incorporate the use of technology in the delivery of course content and services, including the use of the College-approved learning management system.
• Uphold Olympic College's values and ethics necessary to maintain a positive climate.

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered. Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.

The position is contracted on a quarterly basis and will be paid on a per‑credit basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Adjuncts are not eligible for benefits upon their initial hire; they may become eligible after completing 50% of a full‑time load for two consecutive quarters.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will be considered but will not necessarily preclude employment. Candidates will also be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required by WB HB 2327.

The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.