Adjunct Faculty Pool - Sociology; SOCI

Position Summary

An adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract for instructional, temporary and part‑time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service and have no right to reappointment. Persons appointed at this rank typically hold a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree to teach at the upper‑division and graduate level, or a master’s degree for lower‑division courses, all from accredited or internationally recognized institutions.

Exceptions may be made by the Provost upon presentation of evidence of equivalent credentials.

• Provide the most effective instruction possible in one’s discipline to ensure that the educational needs of students are met and that students achieve specified learning objectives.
• Teach assigned courses, whether on‑campus or off‑campus, day or evening, following the official syllabi and using approved textbooks and other learning materials.
• Meet all classes regularly and on time, as scheduled, and for their full duration.
• Teach the learning objectives and outcomes for assigned courses.
• Evaluate student performance (attainment of learning objectives) and assign grades.
• Make arrangements for appointments with students as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of course syllabi; engage in curriculum development (revising and updating existing courses and programs, creating new courses and programs).
• Make arrangements with the department chair or associate dean for covering classes when scheduling an absence.
• Meet all deadlines in submitting grades, assessments, or other required information on students.
• All other related duties as assigned.
• Attend faculty meetings.

• MA/MS in Sociology or a Master’s Degree in any field with 18 graduate credits in Sociology.

• At least one year of teaching at the college level.
• Teaching experience in a community college setting.
• Online and blended course delivery skills.

Approximate percentages of other activities:
Standing 40%, Walking 20%, Sitting 40%, Driving 0%. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.