Social Science/Humanities Instructor at Iowa Lakes Community College

Position:   Social Science/Humanities Instructor

Classification: Faculty
Department:  Arts and Science

Report to:  Dean of Arts and Sciences

General Job Summary:

Iowa Lakes seeks a motivated, energetic, active-learner-centered full-time instructor to teach a variety of Social Science courses, specifically, within the sociology and psychology areas. Teaching assignments may be during day/evening/weekends, hybrid, online, and/or the TV system, or at multiple campus locations. Instructors will advise, engage with students, teach, evaluate, and report student performance and progress in assigned courses in accordance with college and division policies and procedures.

% of TIME    Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Represent the College in a most positive, professional matter to employees, students, visitors, and the general public.
2. Ability to organize and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
3. Present oneself in a classroom setting in a manner that is acceptable and consistent with program and College guidelines, policies, and practices.
4. Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgement when making decisions.
5. Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, staff, administrators, and other contacts.
6. Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communications.
7. Possess strong human relations skills and the ability to effectively relate to diverse personalities.
8. Be a creative, energetic, and self-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
9. Possess a working knowledge of personal computers and educational media equipment.

Special Demands:

Sedentary to light work. Position involves sitting most of the time in an office or classroom/laboratory setting. Constant (67-100%) reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and viewing various types of close visual work. Frequent (34-66%) stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and carrying. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and 10 pounds of force frequently. May be required to travel between campuses utilizing personal vehicle. Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record, and provide proof of insurance.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Sociology or Psychology or a Master’s Degree with 12 graduate credits in Sociology and/or Psychology is required. Preference given to persons who also have graduate credits in both Sociology and Psychology enabling them to teach courses in both disciplines. Candidate will provide evidence of a strong body of creative interactive ability to share knowledge effectively to a diverse student body. Prior teaching experience, professional experience, and experience working with LMS (Canvas) is preferred.
 

Salary:  Commensurate with education and related experience for a 169-day contract.

Fringe Benefits:  Paid sick leave and personal leave. Employee health, dental, and vision insurance. Partially funded family insurance available. Employee life and disability insurance. Employee retirement plan.

Application Process:

The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:

• Employment Application form
• Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)
• A letter addressing your qualifications for the position
• A resume
• A copy of transcripts, with originals due upon hiring

Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.

Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately. View complete job description and application process at www.iowalakes.edu/employment. Contact Lynn Miller at lmmiller@iowalakes.edu or 712-362-0409. Iowa Lakes Community College, Human Resources, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334.

Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Iowa Lakes Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age (employment), sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C §§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Kathy Muller, Equity & Title IX Coordinator, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334, 712.362.0433, kmuller@iowalakes.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov

A formal discrimination complaint process is published in the Student Handbook, Employee Handbook, and the Affirmative Action Plan of the College.

Potential Courses to be Taught*

1. Intro to Sociology
2. Intro to Psychology
3. Contemporary Global Issues
4. Marriage and Family
5. Developmental Psychology

*This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of classes to be taught. Instructors may be assigned other classes.