Sociology Instructor; FACIn Person

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in Sociology or Social Sciences on campus. Teaching assignments may include teaching via alternative delivery systems such as online.
• Create and maintain a positive educational climate designed to enhance learning and motivation.
• Plan, implement, and sponsor appropriate activities to supplement instruction.
• Assist in selecting textbooks, developing curricula, completing reports, tracking and entering assessment data.
• Maintain evaluation and attendance records as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Maintain skills in teaching methods and course development as recommended by HutchCC.
• Participate, as possible, in faculty development activities at the college and within state and regional organizations.
• Serve actively on institutional committees.
• Maintain records and files as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
• Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.

• May advise prospective and enrolled students in the appropriate curricula.
• May mentor honors students.
• May sponsor co-curricular activities such as student clubs.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chairperson or the Vice President of Academic Affairs or as specified in the local Master Agreement.

• Master’s degree in Sociology or related field required.
• Evidence of effective teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Incorporate study skills, adult learning theory, and teaching/learning strategies to improve student persistence and retention.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty and other HutchCC stakeholders.
• Plan, revise, and update curricula.
• Communicate effectively with individuals from various ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, gender and disabilities populations.
• Maintain confidentiality in a student-centered environment.
• Attentive to detail, to accurately follow written and oral instructions, and to work independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and willingness to collaborate.
• Physical requirements include excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills; understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; visual acuity to view a computer terminal; use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; light/indoor work environment.
• Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
• Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

The salary is determined per the 2026-27 Hiring Salary Schedule in the local HutchCC Master Agreement. This full-time faculty position is nine months annual (based on contract renewal), due process rights eligible, benefit eligible, and exempt. For a copy of the hiring schedule for this position, please see the attached schedule, or you may visit the following address: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-schedule

Transcripts – The hired candidate will be required to submit official, non-issued to student, transcripts.

Start date:

Fall 2026

To apply for this position through BambooHR, please visit .edu

If you have questions regarding this position, please submit an email with your questions to hrinfo

Hutchinson Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

To view the HutchCC Non-Discrimination Notice, please visit .edu

HutchCC reserves the right to revise or change job responsibilities as the need occurs. This position announcement does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment; rather, it is a clarification of the responsibilities of the position. This job description may be changed at any time by the HutchCC administration.