Face-to-Face Adjunct Sociology Instructor

Location : Council Bluffs, IA

Job Type: Regular, Part-Time

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Social Sciences and Business

Opening Date: 10/20/2025

Closing Date: 12/4/2025 11:59 PM Central

Description

We are seeking a passionate and student-focused Adjunct Sociology Instructor to teach courses as assigned by the Academic Dean. This position offers a variety of instructional modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, video conferencing, live virtual, and online. You'll engage students where they are, helping them connect sociology to their own experiences and the world around them.

Job Duties

This position is responsible for teaching classes as assigned by the academic dean

Evaluate and report student performances and progress in courses in accordance with college and division policies and procedures

Must meet Minimum Faculty Standards for hire and adhere to college policies and procedures

Promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs with the intent to retain students to graduation

Demonstrate IWCC'score mission, vision, and values

Meet minimum expectations for use of the college Learning Management System (post the syllabus to the course page by college deadlines, record student attendance, and maintain an accurate and current gradebook for all graded course activities) and for reports (roster verification, 5th week and 10th week progress reports, final grades, and course assessments)

Assess and document student learning outcomes in courses each termin accordance with college policies and procedures

Organize and teach labs as assigned by the academic dean

Complete required professional development and trainings

Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor with all members of the college and community, contributing to a productive and growth-oriented work environment

Promote, model, and enforce academic integrity

Be available to answer student questions outside of class time (student conferences can be held on campus in a designated student conferencing space or via phone, web conferencing, or email)

Help students achieve their educational and career goals

Refer students to college resources

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX regulations

Adhere to safety policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned Qualifications

Master's degree in Sociology, Anthropology, or Cultural Studies; OR Master's degree in a related field with 12 graduate credit hours in Sociology.

Ability to pass a background check Physical Demands

Physical Demands of Essential Functions:

Normal Office

Ability to lift up to 10lbs

The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear Cognitive Requirements: (as presently performed to accomplish essential functions)

Reading, Writing, Calculating

Social Interaction Skills

Reasoning/Analysis

Works with Minimal Supervision

Free access to our brand-new Wellness Center and fitness classes, our employee assistance program & free parking.