Sociology Instructor; Tenure Track Faculty

The Position

Peninsula College is recruiting for a full-time, tenure-track Sociology faculty position to begin Fall Quarter 2022. The college is seeking applications from dedicated teacher-scholars to teach and provide

instructional leadership in the Social Sciences. Applicants with community college teaching experience and/or experience teaching introductory courses in diversity, deviance, and gender are especially encouraged to apply. The ability to teach interdisciplinary courses is also desirable. Position begins September 2022.

We are looking for a dynamic teacher-scholar who can communicate effectively with a highly diverse student population. Primary teaching duties will be Introduction to Sociology, Understanding Diversity, Sociology of Gender and Sexuality, and Sociology of Deviance with the opportunity to develop other courses that align with areas of expertise. Courses are offered in face-to-face, online, and hybrid class environments.

Peninsula College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. To ensure the college provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all, we are seeking a candidate who has an understanding of, and experience with, successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds, including people with disabilities; people with various gender identities and sexual orientations; individuals from historically underrepresented communities; and other groups.

The College

Located in the northwest corner of the United States, Peninsula College is nestled in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. The main campus in Port Angeles, Washington, overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the nearby city of Victoria, British Columbia, and has easy access to the Pacific Ocean, Olympic National Park, and Seattle. The College is honored to serve six sovereign American Indian nations in the region: Jamestown S’Klallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Quileute, Makah, Hoh, and Port Gamble S’Klallam.

As a public comprehensive community college with baccalaureate-granting authority, Peninsula College is highly regarded by businesses, schools, and community partners for its culture of innovation, high academic standards, and strategic vision.  The College is part of the 34-college Washington State Community and Technical College System and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The College serves more than 3,362 students (1,238 FTE) through its main campus and Port Townsend and Forks campuses, its correctional facilities, community education, and its online course offerings.  The College community is vibrant, engaged, and known for its commitment to serving the diverse needs of the local communities across its 3,600 square mile service district.

The College culture is defined by its Guiding Principles and its shared governance model, which value respect, open and honest communication, integrity and collaboration.  The College is a leader in the Guided Pathways work in Washington State, and is deeply engaged in creating institutional change to support this vision. The College is highly regarded as a warm and welcoming place. Click here for a video about Peninsula College.

Essential Functions

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with course descriptions and learning outcomes outlined in the syllabi.
• Teach classes in a face-to-face, hybrid, evening, weekend, and/or online format at Peninsula College’s main campus and at the satellite campuses.
• Gather, organize, and/or create course materials that facilitate learning, with a focus on OER (Open Educational Resources)/zero-cost materials.
• Provide expert learning opportunities to students in an atmosphere that promotes learning consistent with college policies.
• Contribute to the quality and growth of the social science division.
• Assess student learning in Sociology as part of the Annual Academic Plan and college accreditation process.
• Engage in scholarly activity that complements and informs equitable teaching practices.
• Work with the Social Sciences Division Chair, Dean, and Vice President of Instruction to develop retention strategies.
• Advise students on programs and degree planning.
• Participate in committee work supporting the college.
• Work with regional nonprofit organizations and community groups to develop successful internships and collaborative learning opportunities.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Work independently and in teams while maintaining professionalism and modeling the colleges Guiding Principles.
• Ability to teach a spectrum of sociology course offerings, including Introduction to Sociology, Understanding
• Diversity, Sociology of Gender and Sexuality, and Sociology of Deviance with the opportunity to develop other courses that align with areas of expertise.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
• Exceptional teaching skills, with knowledge and use of diverse teaching methods, including a commitment to the use of computer technology in the learning environment, whether in face to face, online or hybrid classes.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. This includes the ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English and to communicate clearly with native and non-native English speakers.
• Enthusiasm for the subject matter which engages the students.
  

Required education or certificates

• Master’s Degree in Sociology or closely related field.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in sociology, related social science or interdisciplinary field.
• Demonstrated excellence as a teacher-scholar with demonstrated effective teaching and scholarship.
• Advising experience and evidence of effective and innovative teaching at an accredited two-year or four-year institution of higher education.
• Experience in curriculum development, administrative work, or community/student support.
• Experience in successfully incorporating technology into pedagogy.
• Experience teaching on-line.
• Demonstrated focus on student success.
• Demonstrated experience (e.g., professional, collaborative research, policy/programming, etc.) with nonprofit or community organizations.
• Experience in collaborative teaching.

Employment Terms

• A full-time tenure-track position beginning the 2022 Fall quarter; this is a nine-month academic year appointment.
• The College has a negotiated faculty salary schedule in which placement on the schedule is determined by education level and experience. Initial annual salary placement is anticipated to be $55,500-75,500 for a standard 175-day contract, depending on qualifications.
• A standard 175-day contract is written annually for the period of September to June. Late contracts will be prorated on the basis of workdays remaining in the contract year.
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; sick leave; retirement plan; optional credit union and tax deferred annuity programs.  Peninsula College contributes $936.00 per month towards the cost of the Washington State employee insurance programs.  The college also supports professional development. 
• Peninsula College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
• Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Peninsula College Employee Tuition Program.
• In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader), state employees must be fully vaccinated. Your vaccine status will be verified. Please reach out to the HR Office at pchr@pencol.edu if you need information on a medical or religious accommodation.

Application Procedure

A complete application file will include:

• a college employment application,
• a letter of application addressing specific qualifications of this position,
• a current CV,
• a 1-2 page teaching philosophy,
• a 1-2 page diversity statement, including a one to two sentence statement on how you may be able to contribute to a culture of equity at Peninsula College.
• unofficial transcripts, and
• Contact information for three current professional references qualified to assess your experience and ability to perform the duties specified. Please include each reference’s title, email address, and telephone number.

Application materials may be uploaded electronically, by mail, or email to:

Human Resources

Peninsula College

1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

Port Angeles, WA 98362

Phone: (360) 417-6298

Applications submitted electronically will be accepted without signatures.

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Title IX Statement

Peninsula College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Anti-Harassment and Nondiscrimination | Title IX.

Peninsula College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities. Coordination of compliance is the responsibility of the Human Resources Officer, PC HR Office, (360) 417-6212.

Peninsula College is an equal opportunity employer.