Associate Faculty, Sociology - Del Norte; part-time

Associate Faculty, Sociology - Del Norte (part‑time)

Position Title:

Associate Faculty, Sociology – Del Norte (part‑time)

Position Type:
Part‑time Faculty

Department:
Del Norte Education Center

This posting gathers qualified applicants for face‑to‑face sociology classes on the Del Norte campus.

Demonstrates effective performance of duties and responsibilities of the assignment.

• Shows currency and depth of knowledge in the discipline.
• Demonstrates patience, fairness, and promptness in the evaluation of student work.
• Shows sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of individual students.
• Uses effective written and oral communication skills with students and colleagues.
• Demonstrates effective organizational skills in the classroom and/or work site.
• Exercises effective judgment in following college policy.
• For faculty with teaching assignments, uses teaching methods and materials challenging to the student and appropriate to the subject matter.
• For faculty with nonteaching assignments, effectively fulfills responsibilities in terms of communication and coordination with students, colleagues, and administrators; quality of work; and, if appropriate, program development, budget planning and implementation, program leadership, and collegial governance.
• Ensures currency and appropriateness of curriculum, course outlines, and written materials.
• Ensures that materials incorporate communication skills, computational skills, critical thinking, and cultural diversity.
• Adheres to state and federal regulations applicable to area of assignment.

• Participates in peer mentoring and evaluation processes and demonstrates objectivity in the professional evaluation of colleagues.
• Meets contractual obligations, including advising and maintaining regular office hours, when applicable to the position.
• Demonstrates responsibility in fulfilling division/department obligations and other district requirements.
• Participates in professional growth activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, publications, artistic exhibits, performances, research, or other activities appropriate to assignment.
• Provides leadership and demonstrates commitment to the profession through activities such as involvement in professional organizations, participation in collegial governance, college committees, campus activities, development of new curriculum, classroom research, or other appropriate activities.
• Works with colleagues to provide an educational program and environment that supports the success of each student, and otherwise implements the college philosophy and mission statement.
• Participates in program review and accreditation processes.

• Promotes and defends intellectual inquiry and the exchange and analysis of ideas among colleagues and students; values the diversity of opinions.
• Demonstrates respect for the college community and the profession.
• Promotes a nonthreatening campus environment free from verbal and nonverbal discrimination and sexual harassment.
• Supports gender equity and cultural diversity, and displays sensitivity to these issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sociology OR bachelor’s degree in sociology AND master’s degree in anthropology, ethnic studies, social work, or psychology OR the equivalent.

It is the policy of the College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and employment practices.

Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

College of the Redwoods values all members of our community and strives to create a diverse, nurturing, honest, and open environment. CR is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members.

Kristin Lima – Dean, Del Norte Education Center

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