Job Description
Sociology Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY) Posting Number: F01212
Location: Los Medanos College
Salary: Description of Position: The Los Medanos College Behavioral Sciences department is delighted to accept application for an Adjunct Instructor position in Sociology. This instructor must be able to teach in both online modalities and in-person at the Pittsburg or Brentwood campus.
Inquiries: Liana Padilla-Wilson Department Chair Behavioral Science
lpadillawilson@losmedanos.edu
Position Status: Non-Tenure Track
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: L5005-Behavioral Science
Duties and Responsibilities: Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience: EDUCATION:
Master's in sociology OR Bachelor's in sociology AND masters in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work, or psychology OR The Equivalent. Please note: If you do not meet the minimum qualifications EXACTLY or if you are unsure whether or not your degree meets the minimum qualifications, you MUST complete the equivalency form contained in the application packet.
Desirable Qualifications: The adjunct instructor should provide exemplary instruction, in accordance with the approved course outlines, to a student body diverse in age, ethnicity, and academic skills; have the ability to teach courses on the collegiate level: to teach effectively using a variety of methods, relate to students and facilitate learning; the ability to teach a wide variety of offerings in Sociology, specifically Introduction to Research in Sociology.
Job Open Date: 05/20/2025
Job Close Date: 6/8/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: August 1, 2025
# of Months: 5
To apply, visit: The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.
Job Tags
Temporary work, Part time,