Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Instructor

Unit Job Status FLSA

Position Information

Position Title Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Instructor Reports To Faculty Discipline N/A - Not Applicable Faculty is eligible for Tenure Track?

Funding Source

Functions And Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Instructor is responsible for teaching and developing curriculum that integrates multiple disciplines within the social sciences, such as sociology, anthropology, political science, and psychology. This role involves delivering lectures, facilitating discussions, and guiding students through research projects that explore complex social phenomena from various perspectives.

Supervisory Role Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching and Instruction

• Develop and deliver engaging lectures and course materials for undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Design and implement diverse instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles and promote active learning.
• Assess and grade student work, providing constructive feedback to support academic growth.
  
  

Curriculum Development

• Collaborate with colleagues to design interdisciplinary course curricula that reflect current trends and research in the social sciences.
• Update course content regularly to ensure relevance and rigor.
  
  

Student Support

• Advise and mentor students on academic and career matters, fostering their intellectual and professional development.
• Facilitate opportunities for student research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  
  

Research and Scholarship

• Engage in scholarly research within the social sciences, contributing to academic publications and conferences.
• Stay current with developments in the field and integrate new knowledge into teaching practices.
  
  

Administrative Duties

• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and other academic activities.
• Contribute to the assessment and improvement of academic programs within the department.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be

met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and

functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of
  
  

time.

• Move between buildings.
• Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
  
  

along with the ability to focus vision.

• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and
  
  

vocabulary.

• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle
  
  

objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers,

keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.

• Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Experience with online and hybrid teaching methods.
• A record of published research in the social sciences.
• Experience in curriculum development and academic advising.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

• A Master's or Doctoral degree in a relevant social science discipline or interdisciplinary studies.
• Proven teaching experience, preferably at the college or university level.
• Strong interdisciplinary knowledge and the ability to integrate concepts from various social science disciplines.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
  
  

Education Requirements Master's Degree Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

Education Requirements Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)

Posting Details

Posting Information

Open Date 08/07/2024 Open Until Filled No Close Date 12/31/2024 Special Instructions Summary Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.