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Instructor Of Sociology

Are you eager to make a difference and equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed? Do you value a culture geared toward achieving and maintaining excellence? San Juan College is seeking a well-qualified and highly motivated individual for this full-time, 9 month position of Instructor of Sociology.

Why Join San Juan College? Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite centers of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round.

San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population. SJC Mission and Values Our mission at San Juan College is to educate and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world. San Juan College is committed to serving the needs of our students and the community through a process of continuous quality improvement. San Juan College upholds and affirms the values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

What can you look forward to? As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. Below are some of the benefits offered:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
• Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
• Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
• Flex Spending accounts
• Life and Disability coverage
• Employee Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition waiver
• Free SJC Gym Membership
• Free Library services

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the instruction of course specific material within the School of Business, Information Technology and Social Sciences.

Instructor will teach 15 credit-load hours per semester of primarily freshman and sophomore on-campus, face-to-face Criminal Justice, Human Services, and/or Sociology courses, including but not limited to a focus on courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Deviant Behavior, Human Services, Intimate Relations, Race and Ethnicity, Sexuality and other similar criminal justice, human services, and sociology related courses, serve on college committees, and engage in course and program development.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• The Instructor of Sociology will report directly to the Dean of the School of Business, Information Technology and Social Sciences and will provide 15 credit hours of instruction per semester with a primary teaching load in freshman and sophomore level Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Sociology courses.
• Responsibilities will also include organizing and maintaining curricula in assigned Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Sociology courses; developing and revising instructional materials as appropriate; keeping student records; assisting in recommending and orienting part-time faculty; and working with college councils and committees as assigned and other duties as assigned by the Dean.
• Will teach at the San Juan College satellite campuses as needed. May be required to teach Dual Credit Students at San Juan College and/or at local high school campuses.
• Will maintain a minimum of five office hours per week. May be required to teach day, evening and weekends, participate in college committees as assigned; assist in curriculum review; mentor student research/ service projects; and advise students. Experience in community projects or development is beneficial. Responsibilities include program promotion & advertising, and other duties as assigned by the Dean.
• Performs related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Sociology, Social Work or other related disciplines.
• Five years of field experience in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Sociology, Social Work or other related professions to thoroughly understand the objectives and functions of the position in order to instruct students.
• The successful candidate will be dynamic with a high energy level and have a strong commitment to the community college and learning college philosophies.
• The candidate should also value diversity and have a strong multicultural perspective with adult and minority students.

The following REQUIRED documents must be submitted with application in order to be considered. Upload all required documents under the Application Questions 2 section for "Additional Documents Required".

• Cover Letter (Required)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required)
• List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required)
• Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred. (Required)
• Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

This position will remain open until filled with the first review of applications occurring April 9, 2025.

EEO STATEMENT: San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

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