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Instructor/Assistant Professor of Sociology - Tenure Track
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Instructor/Assistant Professor of Sociology - Tenure Track
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Please see Special Instructions for more details. Current Resume Required
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Transcripts Required – For evidence of educational completion, unofficial transcripts are accepted in the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Include copies of both undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Please remove security sensitive information such as social security numbers and date of birth from the transcripts. All transcripts must be attached as one document to this online application.
Teaching Philosophy Required – Applicant is required to provide a written summary of his/her teaching philosophy and how it supports student success (not to exceed one page). Please attach as “Teaching Philosophy” to this online application.
Web Based Video Interviewing Capabilities Required – Candidates who are selected for screening interviews must have the ability to access and utilize a web-based video interviewing product. Candidates will need to provide and have access to a computer, laptop or an acceptable mobile device such as a tablet computer with good internet access, audio listening capabilities, microphone, and a web camera. Candidates must have the ability to accept a user agreement and software download of a web-based video interviewing product which we will provide.
Posting Number: 0600702
Position Title: Instructor/Assistant Professor of Sociology - Tenure Track
Reports to: Department Soc. Science & Education
Posting Date: 12/15/2025
Closing Date: 01/13/2026
Job Category: Faculty
Anticipated Start Date: 08/20/2026
Position Term: Academic year
FLSA: Exempt
Starting Salary Range: Starting salary range is from $57,386/year to $67,788/year contingent upon ed and exp (FY2026)
Benefits: Fully-benefited
Job Summary Tenure-track faculty position in Sociology, a one-person department; part of a strong social science division. This position includes expectations of high quality and engaging instruction in Sociology, and possible additional instruction of junior and senior-level Sociology courses in the BAS of Criminal Justice Studies. Position requires a teaching load of the equivalent of 30 credits/year across all levels of courses.
Priority is on excellent teaching including online instruction, synchronous delivery, along with advising, assessment, service, student recruitment, curriculum development, articulation with high school and university faculty and professional development activities. Division responsibilities are described in the faculty employment policies section of the NWC Board Policy Manual.
Position begins Fall 2026. Faculty Orientation is 8/20-8/21/2026.
And, for more information about living in the beautiful state of Wyoming and working for our college, click on this link:
Teach first and second-year courses in Sociology with the ability to teach third and fourth-year Sociology/Criminal Justice classes as part of the BAS program in Criminal Justice Studies. Teach courses in face-to-face, online, Zoom, or a combination of modalities.
Coordinate the Sociology Program, recommend, orient, and oversee adjunct instructors, recommend curriculum and degree requirements, and participate in program articulation.
Actively help with the recruitment of new majors (i.e. campus visits, emails, and telephone calls to prospective students).
Assist in the ongoing development and assessment of curriculum.
Develop course syllabi for assigned courses and effective varied instruction.
Evaluate student performance and achievement of course, program, and all-college student learning outcomes.
Recommend appropriate texts and teaching aids which will be of the most value to the teaching-learning process.
Contribute to delivery of instruction using distance delivery methods.
Assistant Responsibilities (Academic Advising)
Advise students and support students in program-related activities.
Post and observe office hours for the purposes of academic advising and student consultation. Hold office hours at times that support student success. Meet with students as needed by appointment.
Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process.
Serve on College committees as requested, elected or assigned.
Contribute to program, division and department meetings.
Personal and Professional Development
Maintain a high level of content knowledge and engage in ongoing professional development in relation to one’s field and teaching.
Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines.
Demonstrate mutual respect and civility and coordinate activities to promote the highest level of student learning and productive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administration, and community members.
Contribute to positive program articulations with schools and colleges.
Contribute to the college-wide assessment of student learning outcomes.
Actively participate in assisting the College in maintaining standards required for accreditation.
Assist others on an as-needed basis.
Participate in college activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Training and Experience
Master’s degree in Sociology from a regionally accredited college or university required. Undergraduate or graduate level credits completed in Criminal Justice related courses from a regionally accredited college or university preferred. (Applicants may be considered if degree is completed by August 15, 2026)
Evidence of ability and/or willingness for distance education delivery of courses.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively within the department and division.
Proficiency in written, oral and interpersonal communication.
Skills in developing rapport with students.
Experience in promoting learning in and/or out of the classroom.
Demonstrated willingness to participate in a collaborative team approach to education.
Demonstrated commitment to assessment of student academic achievement.
Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
Preferred Training & Experience
Undergraduate or graduate level credits completed in Criminal Justice related courses from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.
Successful college teaching experience in Sociology at the undergraduate level.
Ability to use instructional technology in the classroom.
Ability to develop and teach new courses appropriate for Sociology curriculum.
Experience in delivering distance education, hybrid and/or online classes.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the community college mission.
Advising and student support experience.
Licensing Requirements Successful applicant will be required to pass an acceptable criminal background check.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities See Required Training and Experience section for KSA’s.
Physical Requirements Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Occasional travel may be necessary.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Teaching philosophy
Optional Documents
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Apply for this Job
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If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the
Bookmark
link. To email this position to a friend, click on the
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Please see Special Instructions for more details. Current Resume Required
Cover Letter Required
Transcripts Required – For evidence of educational completion, unofficial transcripts are accepted in the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Include copies of both undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Please remove security sensitive information such as social security numbers and date of birth from the transcripts. All transcripts must be attached as one document to this online application.
Teaching Philosophy Required – Applicant is required to provide a written summary of his/her teaching philosophy and how it supports student success (not to exceed one page). Please attach as “Teaching Philosophy” to this online application.
Web Based Video Interviewing Capabilities Required – Candidates who are selected for screening interviews must have the ability to access and utilize a web-based video interviewing product. Candidates will need to provide and have access to a computer, laptop or an acceptable mobile device such as a tablet computer with good internet access, audio listening capabilities, microphone, and a web camera. Candidates must have the ability to accept a user agreement and software download of a web-based video interviewing product which we will provide.
Posting Number: 0600702
Position Title: Instructor/Assistant Professor of Sociology - Tenure Track
Reports to: Department Soc. Science & Education
Posting Date: 12/15/2025
Closing Date: 01/13/2026
Job Category: Faculty
Anticipated Start Date: 08/20/2026
Position Term: Academic year
FLSA: Exempt
Starting Salary Range: Starting salary range is from $57,386/year to $67,788/year contingent upon ed and exp (FY2026)
Benefits: Fully-benefited
Job Summary Tenure-track faculty position in Sociology, a one-person department; part of a strong social science division. This position includes expectations of high quality and engaging instruction in Sociology, and possible additional instruction of junior and senior-level Sociology courses in the BAS of Criminal Justice Studies. Position requires a teaching load of the equivalent of 30 credits/year across all levels of courses.
Priority is on excellent teaching including online instruction, synchronous delivery, along with advising, assessment, service, student recruitment, curriculum development, articulation with high school and university faculty and professional development activities. Division responsibilities are described in the faculty employment policies section of the NWC Board Policy Manual.
Position begins Fall 2026. Faculty Orientation is 8/20-8/21/2026.
And, for more information about living in the beautiful state of Wyoming and working for our college, click on this link:
Teach first and second-year courses in Sociology with the ability to teach third and fourth-year Sociology/Criminal Justice classes as part of the BAS program in Criminal Justice Studies. Teach courses in face-to-face, online, Zoom, or a combination of modalities.
Coordinate the Sociology Program, recommend, orient, and oversee adjunct instructors, recommend curriculum and degree requirements, and participate in program articulation.
Actively help with the recruitment of new majors (i.e. campus visits, emails, and telephone calls to prospective students).
Assist in the ongoing development and assessment of curriculum.
Develop course syllabi for assigned courses and effective varied instruction.
Evaluate student performance and achievement of course, program, and all-college student learning outcomes.
Recommend appropriate texts and teaching aids which will be of the most value to the teaching-learning process.
Contribute to delivery of instruction using distance delivery methods.
Assistant Responsibilities (Academic Advising)
Advise students and support students in program-related activities.
Post and observe office hours for the purposes of academic advising and student consultation. Hold office hours at times that support student success. Meet with students as needed by appointment.
Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process.
Serve on College committees as requested, elected or assigned.
Contribute to program, division and department meetings.
Personal and Professional Development
Maintain a high level of content knowledge and engage in ongoing professional development in relation to one’s field and teaching.
Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines.
Demonstrate mutual respect and civility and coordinate activities to promote the highest level of student learning and productive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administration, and community members.
Contribute to positive program articulations with schools and colleges.
Contribute to the college-wide assessment of student learning outcomes.
Actively participate in assisting the College in maintaining standards required for accreditation.
Assist others on an as-needed basis.
Participate in college activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Training and Experience
Master’s degree in Sociology from a regionally accredited college or university required. Undergraduate or graduate level credits completed in Criminal Justice related courses from a regionally accredited college or university preferred. (Applicants may be considered if degree is completed by August 15, 2026)
Evidence of ability and/or willingness for distance education delivery of courses.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively within the department and division.
Proficiency in written, oral and interpersonal communication.
Skills in developing rapport with students.
Experience in promoting learning in and/or out of the classroom.
Demonstrated willingness to participate in a collaborative team approach to education.
Demonstrated commitment to assessment of student academic achievement.
Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
Preferred Training & Experience
Undergraduate or graduate level credits completed in Criminal Justice related courses from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.
Successful college teaching experience in Sociology at the undergraduate level.
Ability to use instructional technology in the classroom.
Ability to develop and teach new courses appropriate for Sociology curriculum.
Experience in delivering distance education, hybrid and/or online classes.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the community college mission.
Advising and student support experience.
Licensing Requirements Successful applicant will be required to pass an acceptable criminal background check.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities See Required Training and Experience section for KSA’s.
Physical Requirements Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Occasional travel may be necessary.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Teaching philosophy
Optional Documents
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