Part - Time Instructor, Sociology - FY

Position: Part - Time Instructor, Sociology - FY 2026
** This job announcement is not an offer of employment.
** This requisition has been established to collect a robust candidate pool for part-time positions that may become available within the designated discipline  a part-time position becomes available within the discipline, the hiring department will review the application material of the candidates who have applied and will invite select candidates to interview based on their qualifications. Should a candidate be selected for a part-time instructor position, no minimum course load is guaranteed and teaching assignments, if any, are contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, minimum student enrollment and/or department need.  

No reimbursement for travel expenses will be provided to local or out-of-area/out-of-state candidates and there is no guarantee of continued or future part-time and/or full-time employment.
* Responsibilities include teaching
** live, on-campus
** courses in the Sociology curriculum in support of the Sociology Associate of Arts Degree and General Education requirements for other degree programs.
* Courses will consist mostly of introductory level (Soc 101) courses, although others may be available based on departmental needs.
* Multi-campus teaching may be required to meet departmental needs.
* Maintain records, submit grades, and communicate with department and college personnel using established college/department protocol.
* Develop syllabi and course materials in accordance with college policy.
* Teach the course objectives and fully utilize the department-selected textbook.
* Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes.
* Provide students with syllabi that meet college, department, and program requirements.
* Effectively evaluate student performance while meeting assessment guidelines.
* Communicate with students in a timely manner.
* Complete Assessment assignments.
* Experience teaching College Sociology or related courses.
* Experience with CANVAS or other learning management systems.
* Skills in the use and operation of basic computer software.
* Cover Letter
* Resume /CV - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented, including at least three references.
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Accredited by the Northwest Commission on College and Universities, CSN offers education opportunities in over 70 academic programs featuring more than 180 degrees and certificates, and several niche baccalaureate programs areas.

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