ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY at LANE COLLEGE in Jackson, Tennessee

Job Description:

Position:                               Assistant Professor of Sociology

Department:                        Social Sciences

Reports to:                           Chair of the Department of Social Sciences

FSLA Classification:          Exempt

Department of Social Sciences at Lane College is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Social Sciences. The Assistant Professor will work closely with the Department of Social Sciences to Implement and instruct students using various instructional modes for traditional, hybrid or online setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute teaching strategies, monitor and evaluate student progress, and maintain accurate student records.


• Advise and mentor students.


• Participate in department, division, and college meetings.


• Attend scheduled Department, division, and college staff meetings.


• Serve on College Committees


• Contribute to the College and community environment.


• Teach 5 courses (15 hours).

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Sociology


• A doctorate in Sociology is preferred.


• Ability to teach Sociology


• Excellent computer, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.


• Sitting for long periods of time, walking, climbing stairs, bending and stretching may be required at a minimum of 1% of the time.

Candidate should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, course evaluations and contact information for 3 references that are willing to evaluate the candidate’s ability to teach.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.