What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Sociology position at Baltimore City Community College?
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Description/Job Summary
Baltimore City Community College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Sociology. The assistant professor of Sociology will teach 15 credit hours per semester to a diverse population of learners and through various teaching modalities, face-to-face, virtual, and/or online (day or evening); maintain scheduled office hours; develop and revise curriculum, manage course and program assessment of student learning outcomes; participate in service to the college and school (i.e., meetings, committee membership, activities, and events); and assist the Program Coordinator and Associate Dean with other duties as assigned. Candidates with the proven ability to work collaboratively and with the potential for leadership are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities/Duties
Teaching and Instruction:
- Contributes to the college’s mission and goals through effective teaching and instruction.
- Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter through exceptional content delivery, pedagogy, and andragogy.
- Uploads current syllabi, readings, and homework assignments and submits grades on time in Canvas.
- Maintains attendance records in Banner.
- Provides guidance to students for academic planning.
- Incorporates current instructional technologies into the classroom.
- Provides students with written and oral feedback in a timely fashion.
- Holds required office hours.
- Teaches Sociology courses in the College’s Dual Enrollment, P-TECH, and MSP programs.
Engagement:
- Enhances the visibility of the Sociology program by providing leadership at the college and in the community.
- Effectively communicates with students by email, phone, online discussion boards, and face-to-face, as appropriate.
- Maintains up-to-date and accurate records on student progress and academic achievement.
Service and Professional Development:
- Actively participates in college and school committees.
- Stays current with, and contributes to, developments in the various fields and disciplines within Sociology.
Assessment:
- Assists Program Coordinator with regular, systematic program review and evaluation.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of student learning outcomes and appropriate evaluation methods.
- Maintains quantitative and qualitative data to support student learning and outcome assessment.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Sociology.
- At least three years of college teaching experience.
- Familiarity with Canvas or another learning management system (LMS).
Preferred Qualifications
- Five years of teaching experience at a community college.
- Doctoral degree in Sociology.
- Administrative experience.
- Experience with Banner ERP is a plus.
