Sociology Instructor (FAC2888) In Person

RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Functions- - Teach assigned courses in Sociology or Social Sciences on campus. Teaching assignments may include teaching via alternative delivery systems such as online. - Create and maintain a positive educational climate designed to enhance learning and motivation. - Plan, implement, and sponsor appropriate activities to supplement instruction. - Assist in selecting textbooks, developing curricula, completing reports, tracking and entering assessment data. - Maintain evaluation and attendance records as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs. - Maintain skills in teaching methods and course development as recommended by HutchCC. - Participate, as possible, in faculty development activities at the college and within state and regional organizations. - Serve actively on institutional committees. - Maintain records and files as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs. - Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position. - Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices. Secondary - - May advise prospective and enrolled students in the appropriate curricula. - May mentor honors students. - May sponsor co-curricular activities such as student clubs. - Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chairperson or the Vice President of Academic Affairs or as specified in the local Master Agreement. QUALIFICATIONS (Essential): - Master’s degree in Sociology or related field required. - Evidence of effective teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred. - Incorporate study skills, adult learning theory, and teaching/learning strategies to improve student persistence and retention. - Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty and other HutchCC stakeholders. - Plan, revise, and update curricula. - Communicate effectively with individuals from various ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, gender and disabilities populations. - Maintain confidentiality in a student-centered environment. - Attentive to detail, to accurately follow written and oral instructions, and to work independently. - Excellent organizational skills and willingness to collaborate. - Physical requirements include excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills; understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; visual acuity to view a computer terminal; use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; light/indoor work environment. - Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position. - Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation. - The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties. SALARY and STATUS: The salary is determined per the 2026-27 Hiring Salary Schedule in the local HutchCC Master Agreement. This full-time faculty position is nine months annual (based on contract renewal), due process rights eligible, benefit eligible, and exempt. For a copy of the hiring schedule for this position, please see the attached schedule, or you may visit the following address: http://www.hutchcc.edu/hiring-schedule APPLICATION: Transcripts – *The hired candidate will be required to submit official, non-issued to student, transcripts.* Start date: Fall 2026 To apply for this position through BambooHR, please visit http://www.hutchcc.edu If you have questions regarding this position, please submit an email with your questions to hrinfo@hutchcc.edu HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER To view the HutchCC Non-Discrimination Notice, please visit http://www.hutchcc.edu HutchCC reserves the right to revise or change job responsibilities as the need occurs. This position anno…