Adjunct Instructor - Sociology

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Masters Degree with concentration in Sociology or related field.

Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching at a College level.

Job Summary

The adjunct instructor will teach Sociology to a diverse student population. These courses will be offered during the day and evening. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

Specific Job Duties

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Salary Range

Salary Range Per CBA

Posting Number ADJ
00138PU

Desired Start Date 01/08/2026

Open Date 06/01/2023

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Able to teach both on-campus and on-line.

Morton College is dedicated to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best diverse talent to join our team. Minorities, women, individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for employment opportunities.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
  • Morton "careers" website
  • Internal posting
  • Monster
  • Careerbuilder
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Higher Ed jobs
  • HACU
  • newspaper/trade journal
  • Linked In
• * What is the highest degree completed?
  • H.S. Diploma
  • Associates
  • Bachelors
  • Masters
  • PhD
• * Are you at State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant, currently receiving a monthly annuity, or plan to apply for a retirement annuity under SURS within the next three (3) months?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letters of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evaluations (for Faculty)
• Other

Morton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.