Professor of Sociology at Oklahoma City Community College in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Posting Number:

Faculty_0401763

Classification Title:

Faculty 9 Month

Working Title:

Professor of Sociology

Datatel Position ID:

SOSC4PROSOCI1B

Annual Hours:

09 Month

Placement Range:

$59,762.31 - $72,124.45

Position Type:

Regular

General Description:

A faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the academic division to which the faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.

Reports To:

Department Chair & Division Dean

What position(s) reports to this position?:

None

Minimum Education/Experience:

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Sociology or related field;


Prior teaching experience

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to teach Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, and at least one of the following: Fundamentals of Aging, Introduction to Social Work, or Race and Ethnicity in the United States.


Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such Moodle and Microsoft Office);


Flexible teaching style to accommodate diverse learning styles and teaching modalities (including online and face-to-face);


Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education;


Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups;
Able to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers;


Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit;


Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing;


Be organized and attentive to detail.


Ability and interest in teaching concurrent classes at area high schools.


Demonstrated positive human relations and communications skills;


Agreeable to meet stated expectations such as being available during office hours and providing means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or the department or division office;

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.


2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which one must convey detailed or important spoken information or instructions to others.


Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and make fine discrimination in sound.


Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.


3. VISUAL ACUITY:
Requires close visual acuity to perform activities such as but not limited to: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.


4. WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical office environment; this position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with instructional design in face-to-face and online settings.


Experience or interest in working with concurrent high school students (on campus, online, or in high school settings).


Expertise in one or more of the following sub-fields: gerontology, sociology of health and medicine, social work/human services, or race and ethnicity.

Work Hours:

This is a full-time position. Teaching schedules can include online, days, nights, and/or weekends, and may include concurrent offerings at area high schools. Required institutional activities (other than attendance at commencement) usually occur in the classic eight-to-five Monday through Friday work week.

Department:

Division of Social Sci.

Job Open Date:

04/18/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

HR Contact:

Beth Holmes

Job Duties (Position Specific):

(The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement):

A faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the faculty member and department chair agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective presentations of learning materials, fair and transparent grading practices, timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.


In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, a faculty member is expected to:


Be available to students by maintaining posted office hours.


Manage program and course curricula by helping select textbooks, evaluate learning materials, design and maintain master course templates, and participate in outcomes assessment and program review processes.


Maintain a flexible schedule to meet program and department needs.


Contribute to developing, implementing, and evaluating approved academic programs and developing new academic programs to meet community needs.


Fulfill course, program, and department goals and objectives.


Participate in textbook selection, evaluation of learning materials, and the design and maintenance of master course templates in coordination with the department chair.


Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes and five-year program review for the department.


Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and college administrators.


Attend department, division, and college meetings.


Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.


Maintain license or professional certification specific to program requirements.


Participate in on-campus staff development opportunities.


Participate in mutually agreed upon committees.


Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.


Participate in faculty-related activities that attract and retain students.
Develop and implement a professional development plan.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures):

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures


Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.


Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.


Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.


Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

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