Sociology Instructor

The Sociology Instructor is responsible for providing quality, engaging, college-level instruction to LCC students via the use of seated and/or online courses, one-on-one instruction, and whole group teaching methods. The instructor is responsible for promoting the College in the local and surrounding community and for working with the Arts & Sciences Department to ensure student learning outcomes and performance measures are met. 

The duties of the Sociology Instructor include, but are not limited to:

Mastery of Subject Matter

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline
• Display ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the field or discipline
• Connect the subject matter with related fields
• Stay current in the subject matter through professional development; involvement in professional organizations; and attending professional meetings, conferences and/or workshops
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate

• Teach a course load appropriate to the teaching discipline
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning
• Provide consistent, individualized feedback to students in both seated and online learning modalities
• Maintain up-to-date paperwork (grading, withdrawals, etc.)
• Be punctual and present for teaching duties
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs
• Employ available instructional technology (i.e. the Internet, interactive technology, etc.), when appropriate
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate student assignments
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives

• Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives
• Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grades each semester according to established deadlines
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances

• Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment
• Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation
• Serve as faculty academic advisor for students
• Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Substitute for other instructors in the teaching discipline in case of an absence
• Exercise stewardship of college facilities, materials, and resources
• Comply with responsibilities as cited in the Lenoir Community College Catalog, Faculty Handbook, Handbook for Distance Education, Policy Manual, and Procedures Manual

• Serve on college committees as assigned
• Participate in meetings and events as required
• Respond in a timely manner to requests for information
• Support both part-time and full-time colleagues
• Contribute to program, department, and division curriculum development processes
• Participate in graduation ceremonies
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or as a team member

• Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans
• Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels
• Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents
• Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of the College
• Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Teach online, on-campus, and off-campus classes as needed

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in sociology or a master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in sociology (courses designated as graduate-level sociology courses) is required.
• Previous teaching experience at a community college, university, or high school; experience using instructional technologies; and teaching online courses are preferred skills.

• Typical classroom and/or online environment