Adjunct Sociology Instructor
Centralia College

Job Info

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Job Title: Adjunct Sociology Instructor
Location: Centralia College
Regular/Temporary:
Full/Part Time:
Job ID: 12727
About Us

Centralia College is located on a 30-acre campus in the heart of Centralia, Washington and has been serving students in the Lewis County region since 1925. As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, ELL, and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees: Information Technology - Application Development, Diesel Technology, Applied Management (Business), Behavioral Healthcare and Teacher Education.

In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Since the college is committed to the success of all students, Centralia College also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington - Garrett Heyns Education Center located in Shelton, Washington and the Cedar Creek Corrections Center located in Littlerock, Washington. In addition to Green Hill School in Chehalis, Washington. In total, the college serves more than 7,000 students annually. For more than 90 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.

For more information on Centralia College and what it can do for you, please call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu.

Job Description Centralia College is currently seeking applicants to teach SOC& 101: Introduction to Sociology at its program at Green Hill School in Chehalis. Green Hill School is a medium/maximum security fenced facility that provides older males sentenced to Juvenile Rehabilitation treatment with education and vocational training. To find out more about the school visit here. This is an on-campus assignment at Green Hill with face-to-face instruction in the afternoon two days a week. The successful applicant must be available to teach Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Additional opportunities may arise in the future to teach online; at the college's main campus in Centralia; it's satellite campus in Morton, WA; within correctional facilities in the area; or in partnership with the Chehalis Tribal Center in Oakville, WA.Successful applicants will need to pass additional screening and background review required by Green Hill School. Duties and Responsibilities Sociology instructors are responsible for teaching a variety of courses, including Introduction to Sociology and Social Problems. The immediate need for Summer 2023 is to teach SOC& 101: Introduction to Sociology at Green Hill School.Qualifications

Master's or higher degree in sociology or a closely-related fieldTeaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at a community college level.Previous experience working with incarcerated populations.Skill in increasing inclusivity and closing opportunity gaps for historically marginalized students.Ability to adapt teaching to various student learning styles.Demonstrated experience effectively and respectfully working with students, staff, and colleagues of various cultural, ethnic, racial, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds.Experience with Microsoft 365 applications, college learning management systems (Canvas), and other appropriate instructional technologies.

Conditions of Employment

Centralia College faculty are represented by the Centralia College Federation of Teachers, Local No. 4469, AFT/AAFL-CIO.

Adjunct employment is ongoing and filled based on need. Applications will be screened as they are received.

COMPENSATION:

Current lecture/lab rates ($886.41 - $1,358.22 per credit)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:

Online ApplicationA cover letter that addresses:Your interest in the position.How you meet the qualifications--as well as any preferred qualifications.Your ability to teach the range of courses described in this announcement.Your availability to teach face-to-face courses at the Green Hill campus.

Detailed résumé of all relevant educational and professional experience.Eligibility to Work

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

Background Check

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.

EEO Statement

Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943.

The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call (360)623-8943.

Jeanne Clery Statement

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report-Centralia College's Annual Crime/Security Report is available here, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-623-8947.

Title IX Statement

Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.

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