Full-time Instructor, Sociology (Tenure Track)
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Full-time Instructor, Sociology (Tenure Track)
Overview:
The Humanities and Sciences Division at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track teaching position in Sociology. The successful candidate will teach college-level Sociology courses to students in our technical, transfer degree, and non-degree programs, both online and in-person.
As part of our team of highly qualified faculty, Sociology Instructors are expected to provide high quality instruction, work with our faculty and Administrative staff to improve student learning experiences, and be committed to the mission and values of the College. Job duties include no research responsibilities.
General Responsibilities:
- Serve as the instructor and course keeper for all Sociology courses
- Participate in Sociology curriculum development and review, including alignment with Ohio Department of Higher Education standards for transfer coursework (OT36)
- Support the mission of the College, Division, and Social and Behavioral Sciences Department
- Participate in curriculum development, oversight, assessment, and continuous improvement of Sociology offerings
- Engage in committee work and College-wide service
- Engage in professional development to stay current on the latest effective teaching practices and procedures
- Be available to teach day, evening, weekend, and online classes at Cincinnati State’s Clifton campuses, as well as the satellite campuses located in Hamilton and Butler Counties
- Fulfill other responsibilities of tenure-track faculty members
- Other duties as assigned
Specific Duties:
- Deliver learner-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning, student involvement, and student success and by providing timely feedback to students
- Provide each student with a syllabus that outlines student learning outcomes, clear course expectations, evaluations, topical outlines, and timelines
- Prepare all course materials and lessons
- Utilize applicable software and technologies related to course topics
- Develop real-life learning activities that align with the learning outcomes defined in the Department’s standardized syllabi
- Serve as faculty facilitator for the college’s CCP (Ohio's high school dual enrollment program) offerings in the Sociology department
- Submit student grades, and administrative reports, and conduct other required record-keeping in a thorough and timely manner
- Maintain office hours in accordance with the Humanities and Sciences Division’s policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Attend College, Departmental, and Divisional meetings
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Sociology or Master’s degree in a related field with 18 cohesive hours of graduate-level Sociology course work
- A minimum of one year of College-level teaching experience at a regionally accredited institution. (Experience as a teaching or research assistant does not meet this qualification)
- Experience with or ability to learn and use the College’s Learning Management System (i.e. Blackboard or similar)
- Experience in curriculum development
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three years of College-level Sociology teaching experience (teaching or research assistant experience does not meet this qualification)
- Experience teaching in a two-year technical or community college
- Experience teaching and developing online instruction
Desired Competencies:
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and to distribute relevant course material in a timely manner
- Proven success in addressing the needs of students from diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities
- Motivated to participate in Diversity, Equity, and Access initiatives
- Ability to work in a diverse work environment
- Commitment to student academic success and the continued improvement of instruction
- Commitment to contributing to a vibrant extra and co-curricular life at the College
- Competence in a variety of digital workplace and educational platforms
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a diverse, professional community, and student population
- Possess good organizational and planning skills
All candidates are asked to upload the following documents to the candidate profile:
- Resume/CV
- Unofficial copy of transcripts
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- At least three original teaching documents (not to exceed 20 pages), such as a syllabus, assignment, slide show, assessment, rubric, etc. (No more than one of any type.)
All candidates invited to interview will be required to present a teaching demonstration. A topic will be provided prior to the interview.
This position includes required on-site responsibilities. On-site responsibilities may take place at any of the College campuses located in Cincinnati (Clifton), Harrison, Middletown and/or Evendale.
Details:
Reports To: Dean, Humanities & Sciences
Position Level: Instructor
Comp. Range: Per CBA
Job Category: Faculty
Contract Affiliation: AAUP 1
Status: Full time
Status: Full time
Classification: Exempt
Benefits:
Cincinnati State provides employees with high quality and cost-effective benefits with a variety of options:
- Medical Insurance (PPO- employer covers up to 92% of the premium, HDHP- employer covers 100% of the premium)
- Dental Insurance (employer covers 100% of the premium)
- Vision Insurance
- NO WAITING PERIODS! Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are effective from day one of employment!
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (employer contributions)
- Short-Term Disability: Offering 60% of your salary.
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
- Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident: Optional at employee expense
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan for employees, spouse and dependents
- Tuition Waiver for employees, spouse and dependents
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free parking
- 10 annual paid holidays in addition to generous paid time off options including vacation, sick, personal leave, and winter season days.
- Employees at Cincinnati State qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Retirement:
As a Cincinnati State employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the Federal Social Security system. Instead, our employees will contribute to a State Retirement Plan (SERS or STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 403B and/or Deferred Compensation Program 457 Plan.
EOE- Committed to Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, as well as its individual academic divisions, is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual-orientation, age, physical disabilities, veteran or marital status.
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