Success Education Colleges
 
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR FOR SOCIOLOGY

RN Program
Glendale Career College
240 N. Brand Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91203
 
Contact: Nancy Gordien, Team Member Experience Partner
(626) 251-1078, ext. 231
NancyG@success.edu
 
POSITION SUMMARY:
 
This is a faculty position directly reporting to the Dean of Nursing.  Plans, teaches, directs, and supervises all student learning experiences in the classroom following the curriculum of the college approved by the Accreditation Bureau.
 
RESPONSIBILITY:

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of Sociology
• Teach assigned Sociology courses
• Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
• Facilitate instruction using alternative teaching methodologies as needed
• Post and maintain office hours
• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes
• Establish, maintain, and submit accurate student and instructional records each semester according to established deadlines
• Develop curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools in collaboration with other faculty members
• Review and update course textbooks
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
• Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances
• Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College Policies and Procedures
   
   PERSONAL:
   
• Willingness to provide a professional role model for students.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Demonstrates pleasant and effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds
• Demonstrates integrity and progressive self-improvement.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to the team environment
   
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND EDUCATION:
   
• Teaching experience in a College or University preferred

• Master’s Degree in Sociology or related field from a regionally accredited institution, doctorate preferred;  or Master’s Degree plus 18 graduate semester hours from a regionally accredited institution in Sociology or related field