Sociology Instructor; Part-Time Faculty Pool Community College Center

Sociology Instructor (Part‑Time Faculty Pool) – Madera Community College Center, Madera, CA.

We seek a part‑time faculty member to teach undergraduate sociology courses in a variety of instructional settings—face‑to‑face, online, and hybrid—often in the evenings and on weekends. The instructor will work within a department that prioritizes curriculum responsive to the college’s diverse student body.

• Maintain standards of professional conduct and current sociology knowledge.
• Teach developmental and transfer sociology courses.
• Employ diverse pedagogies and integrate technology for all instructional formats.
• Communicate effectively with students.
• Follow the approved curriculum and course outlines.
• Assess student progress through examinations, assignments, and oral responses aligned with course objectives.
• Provide course syllabi and maintain classroom records per District Policy.
• Submit student grading and evaluation reports timely.
• Fulfill all duties and responsibilities of instructors per Administrative Regulation 7122.

• Master’s degree in sociology, or
• Bachelor’s in sociology and a master’s in anthropology, ethnic studies, social work, psychology, or equivalent, or
• Valid California Community College Credential, or
• Equivalent education/experience (subject to equivalency).

All candidates must demonstrate responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, with a focus on equity‑minded classroom practice.

• Teaching experience at the secondary or post‑secondary level.
• Experience teaching a breadth of sociology courses and using varied pedagogies.
• Demonstrated teaching ability and knowledge of current curriculum and assessment standards.
• Related work and professional experience.
• Experience with instructional technologies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to build relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Ability to develop or revamp curriculum focused on student learning outcomes.
• Work experience with students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, including African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized groups.
• Willingness to examine and improve instructional and relational practices to better support marginalized students.
• Experience addressing equity issues in the classroom.
• Potential to contribute to institutional vitality and growth.
• Knowledge of the community college mission and goals.

Starting rates are $45.49–$61.78 per hour for lecture courses and $38.67–$52.55 per hour for lab courses. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

The hiring process will be explained by the department to interview candidates. Applications will be accepted continuously until the position(s) are filled.