The Community College of Denver is hiring an Adjunct Instructor for Sociology within the CCD Social and Behavioral Sciences Pathway, based on the Auraria Campus in Denver or teaching online; Colorado residency is required. The instructor delivers instruction consistent with the content and learning objectives of the course syllabus, maintains grade and attendance records, responds appropriately to student diversity, uses clear learning goals and well-planned activities, and remains available in person or electronically to provide additional academic support. Primary teaching duties fall within the Sociology discipline, with possible additional opportunities to teach Women's Studies and Ethnic Studies courses. Adjunct instructors are hired on an as-needed, usually semester-by-semester basis, with assignments dependent on schedule and enrolment, and beyond teaching they participate in professional development, department projects and programme assessment. The department emphasises student-centred teaching for a student body that is predominantly first-generation and from backgrounds underrepresented in higher education. Minimum qualifications are a master's or doctorate in Sociology or a closely related discipline (Social Work, Women's Studies, Ethnic Studies or Social Sciences), or any master's degree or higher with 18 graduate credit hours in social work, women's studies, gender studies, ethnic studies, social sciences, social policy, anthropology, urban studies or peace studies, plus at least one year of teaching experience in the Sociology discipline. Two years of teaching experience in sociology, women's studies, ethnic studies or social sciences at a community college, college or university is preferred, along with experience teaching diverse and multicultural populations and online courses. The application packet requires a cover letter, resume, three professional references, transcripts and any relevant credentials.
- DegreeMaster's
- Degree requirementThe successful Sociology adjunct instructor must have a master's or doctorate in Sociology OR one of these closely related disciplines: Social Work, Women's Studies, Ethnic Studies, Social Sciences. Or any master's degree or higher with 18 graduate credit hours in any of the disciplines below: Social work, women's studies, gender studies, ethnic studies, social sciences, social policy, anthropology, urban studies, peace studies
- OtherOne (1) year teaching experience in the Sociology discipline (minimum).
- Residency requirementThis position requires Colorado residency
- StatusOpen
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