Adjunct Instructor - Sociology

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR - SOCIOLOGY

TRUMAN COLLEGE

Truman College is currently seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Sociology. If you have passion for teaching and learning, and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students' diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem-solving.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Design courses to meet learning outcomes, and promote students' active participation in their own learning.

* Create an effective learning environment that fosters students' intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.

* Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.

* Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student's ability to learn.

* Contribute to and provide leadership in the student's academic and professional communities, and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.

Qualifications - External

* Master's degree in Sociology
-OR
- Master's degree in Applied Sociology

* Knowledge of Brightspace Learning Management System, preferred

* Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students required

* Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.

All interested candidates, including current City College of Chicago employees, must submit the following documents for review:

* A letter of interest

* Resume or curriculum vitae

* A statement of your teaching philosophy

* A legible copy of college transcripts (Unofficial transcripts initially accepted, official transcripts must be provided at time of interview.)

The starting salary for this position is $800.00 - $943.00 per contact hour. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale. Benefits information is found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!

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