Professor - Sociology jobs in Nevada

Description

Become part of a stable and growing system of eleven campuses in California and Nevada which have been leaders in Medical Career Training since 1966.

Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing - Nevada Career Institute is seeking a Adjunct Faculty member to teach lectures for our RN to ADN Program .

If you love teaching and helping students, then this is the opportunity for you.

Wednesdays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 7 hours leature 

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a faculty position directly reporting to the Dean of Nursing. Plans, teaches, directs, and supervises all student learning experiences in the classroom following the curriculum of the college approved by the Accreditation Bureau.

RESPONSIBILITY

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of Sociology.
• Teach assigned Sociology courses.
• Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Facilitate instruction using alternative teaching methodologies as needed.
• Post and maintain office hours.
• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Establish, maintain, and submit accurate student and instructional records each semester according to established deadlines.
• Develop curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools in collaboration with other faculty members.
• Review and update course textbooks.
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
• Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

PERSONAL

• Willingness to provide a professional role model for students.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Demonstrates pleasant and effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds.
• Demonstrates integrity and progressive self-improvement.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to the team environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND EDUCATION:

• Teaching experience in a College or University preferred
• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Sociology or related field from a regionally accredited institution, Bachelors or Master’s Degree plus 18 graduate semester hours from a regionally accredited institution in Sociology or related field.