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Professor, Sociology – F/FT
Closing date: February 17, 2013
To view this job opening, click on the link below
www.seminolestate.edu/hr/jobs/?id=101822
Employment Opportunities
Date Posted January 15, 2013
Closing Date February 17, 2013
Job Requisition Number 101822
Position Title Professor of Sociology
Position Type FAC FT
Department Social Sciences
Pay Benefits and Work Schedule
According to Faculty Salary Schedule
Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:
Faculty responsibilities will include
• teaching and supporting student learning;
• developing curriculum;
• supporting college policies, procedures, and inclusiveness;
• participating in department and college activities and committees, including engagement with community partners.
This is a full-time, tenure-track teaching position. The standard contract length is 196 days; however, other contract lengths may be available depending on department needs.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcripts showing the date the Master’s degree was conferred (copies accepted). This applies to both internal and external candidates.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Plans, organizes, and teaches classes as assigned.
2. Makes use of professional growth opportunities, including but not limited to the Seminole State Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.
3. Incorporates teaching strategies relevant to academic discipline that foster student learning, success and retention.
4. Engages students and supports student learning success in and beyond the classroom.
5. Works effectively, respectfully and productively with people from all cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
6. Maintains required office hours to provide assistance to students, both individually and in small groups. Counsels students in matters relating to academic progress.
7. Works with other faculty in support of curriculum improvement as appropriate to promote students’ success and mastery of course and program competencies.
8. Complies with College policies and procedures in accordance with required deadlines.
9. Participates in day, evening, and weekend program staffing as required. Assigned campus location may vary due to enrollment.
10. Participates in committee work as requested.
11. Contributes to a collegial and collaborative work environment.
12. Becomes actively involved with the diverse community that the College serves.
13. Works with other College departments to engage community partners that support the College Mission and Vision.
14. Performs other relevant responsibilities as requested. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, ordering and maintaining necessary supplies and equipment; participating in discipline related student activities (e.g. Brain Bowl).
15. Maintains current knowledge of discipline and teaching methods.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate hours in Sociology.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Demonstrated understanding of the learning centered approach to teaching desired.
2. Experience utilizing technology and innovative pedagogy to deliver exceptional teaching and learning desired.
3. Teaching experience desired.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:
1. A personal and professional commitment to creating an atmosphere of quality instruction at Seminole State College.
2. Committed to the College’s goal of inclusion and a demonstrated history of working effectively with persons of all races, genders, nationalities, sexual orientations and religions.
3. Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.
4. English reading, writing and speaking skills at the native level of fluency.
5. Understanding of and commitment to the use of instructional technology.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
1. Works in classroom environment.
This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
Conditions of Employment
Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.
How to Apply
All applicants including employees of Seminole State College must scan, upload and attach "Required" documents to their electronic application to be considered. To attach documents, on the Careers Home page click "Cover Letters and Attachments", then "Add Attachments" to attach documents. Applicants must include work history even if attaching a resume.
For positions requiring a degree, scan, upload and attach copies of your transcripts showing your name and the date your degree was conferred to be considered for the position (unofficial copies accepted). This applies to internal and external applicants.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, gender, disability, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable Federal, State or local law.
Other Information
This is not a grant funded position
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Full-time and Part-time Faculty positions are not eligible for Veterans' Preference.
For positions other than faculty positions; to claim Veteran's Preference, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.
Holders of degrees from institutions outside of the USA: Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.
Closing date: February 17, 2013
To view this job opening, click on the link below
www.seminolestate.edu/hr/jobs/?id=101822
Employment Opportunities
Date Posted January 15, 2013
Closing Date February 17, 2013
Job Requisition Number 101822
Position Title Professor of Sociology
Position Type FAC FT
Department Social Sciences
Pay Benefits and Work Schedule
According to Faculty Salary Schedule
Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:
Faculty responsibilities will include
• teaching and supporting student learning;
• developing curriculum;
• supporting college policies, procedures, and inclusiveness;
• participating in department and college activities and committees, including engagement with community partners.
This is a full-time, tenure-track teaching position. The standard contract length is 196 days; however, other contract lengths may be available depending on department needs.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcripts showing the date the Master’s degree was conferred (copies accepted). This applies to both internal and external candidates.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Plans, organizes, and teaches classes as assigned.
2. Makes use of professional growth opportunities, including but not limited to the Seminole State Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.
3. Incorporates teaching strategies relevant to academic discipline that foster student learning, success and retention.
4. Engages students and supports student learning success in and beyond the classroom.
5. Works effectively, respectfully and productively with people from all cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
6. Maintains required office hours to provide assistance to students, both individually and in small groups. Counsels students in matters relating to academic progress.
7. Works with other faculty in support of curriculum improvement as appropriate to promote students’ success and mastery of course and program competencies.
8. Complies with College policies and procedures in accordance with required deadlines.
9. Participates in day, evening, and weekend program staffing as required. Assigned campus location may vary due to enrollment.
10. Participates in committee work as requested.
11. Contributes to a collegial and collaborative work environment.
12. Becomes actively involved with the diverse community that the College serves.
13. Works with other College departments to engage community partners that support the College Mission and Vision.
14. Performs other relevant responsibilities as requested. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, ordering and maintaining necessary supplies and equipment; participating in discipline related student activities (e.g. Brain Bowl).
15. Maintains current knowledge of discipline and teaching methods.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate hours in Sociology.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Demonstrated understanding of the learning centered approach to teaching desired.
2. Experience utilizing technology and innovative pedagogy to deliver exceptional teaching and learning desired.
3. Teaching experience desired.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:
1. A personal and professional commitment to creating an atmosphere of quality instruction at Seminole State College.
2. Committed to the College’s goal of inclusion and a demonstrated history of working effectively with persons of all races, genders, nationalities, sexual orientations and religions.
3. Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.
4. English reading, writing and speaking skills at the native level of fluency.
5. Understanding of and commitment to the use of instructional technology.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
1. Works in classroom environment.
This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
Conditions of Employment
Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.
How to Apply
All applicants including employees of Seminole State College must scan, upload and attach "Required" documents to their electronic application to be considered. To attach documents, on the Careers Home page click "Cover Letters and Attachments", then "Add Attachments" to attach documents. Applicants must include work history even if attaching a resume.
For positions requiring a degree, scan, upload and attach copies of your transcripts showing your name and the date your degree was conferred to be considered for the position (unofficial copies accepted). This applies to internal and external applicants.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, gender, disability, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable Federal, State or local law.
Other Information
This is not a grant funded position
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Full-time and Part-time Faculty positions are not eligible for Veterans' Preference.
For positions other than faculty positions; to claim Veteran's Preference, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.
Holders of degrees from institutions outside of the USA: Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.