Sociology Professor

Sociology Professor

Salary: $67,386.00 - $88,844.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 5940-f-01/21
Closing: 3/24/2021 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Tulare, CA
Department: Sociology
Division: Social Science

General Description

College of the Sequoias Community College District is seeking an equity-minded candidate to fill a full-time, tenure-track position in the Sociology Department beginning August 2021. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching sociology courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Sociology of Gender, Marriage and Family Life, and Sociology of Deviance. This position will be assigned to the College of Sequoias Tulare campus. If necessary to fill a teaching load, classes may be assigned at the Visalia or Hanford campuses and may also include evening and online teaching assignments. Participation in the governance of the District by way of committee assignments is expected. Other responsibilities include maintenance of a number of office hours, full participation in departmental responsibilities, and the willingness to create and/or participate in and sustain an atmosphere of equity, justice, and appreciation for diversity throughout the college.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

College of the Sequoias Community College District values the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, gender identities, abilities, and orientations. The District prioritizes applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The District seeks to employ faculty members who are equity-minded and value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. Ideal candidates will share the College of the Sequoias' commitment to be knowledgeable about and implement equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. College of the Sequoias Community College District is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the District has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate must meet the following criteria.

Master's in sociology OR

Bachelor's in sociology AND Master's in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work, or psychology OR

The equivalent (requires equivalency see link below). AND

Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic social, economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match EXACTLY as stated above, you MUST petition for equivalency. If claiming equivalency, please complete and submit the appropriate Equivalency paperwork found at: https://www.cos.edu/en-us/Governance/Board/BoardPolicies/Documents/AP%207211%20-%20Equivalency.pdf (Download PDF reader). Your equivalency paperwork must be submitted with your application, by the recruitment deadline. Please submit as a "supplemental attachment" within the "Attachment" section of this application.



DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

In looking at application materials, the Hiring Committee also seeks evidence of the following:

Successful experiences teaching sociology with an intersectional (race, class, and gender) approach to students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and identities, including underprepared and non-traditional students.

Evidence of equity-mindedness in implementing contemporary pedagogical philosophies, methods, and technology in the classroom and in online settings to increase student knowledge and success in sociology.

Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor-student interaction and encourages students to use their sociological imagination.

Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students and community members to enhance student and institutional success.

Enthusiasm to develop and expand the Sociology program at the Tulare campus.

At least one year of teaching experience at the adult, secondary, and /or post-secondary level.

Experience with implementing and assessing student learning outcomes and course and program-level outcomes.

Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Application Procedure

To be considered applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

Completed online application.

Equity Statement (included in the application packet)

Letter of interest which addresses the Desirable Qualifications. In this letter we invite applicants to expand on strengths not covered in other parts of the application.

Resume

Unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work. (If transcripts are not in English, include a summary of courses and grades). Official transcripts are required upon employment.

Equivalency documents (If necessary)

Two (2) recent letters of recommendation addressing pertinent experience or equivalent competencies. If submitting confidential recommendation letters from a third party, please have letters emailed to keilar@cos.edu. Please do not submit a reference list in lieu of letters of recommendations.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Keila Reynoso at keilar@cos.edu or (559) 730-3920.

*Partial reimbursement for travel costs may be available for applicants traveling more than 200 miles for an interview.



To apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/2957400/sociology-professor

COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The College of the Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

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