Des Moines Area Community College

Adjunct Instructor, Sociology

Location
Ankeny, IA
Pay
$1,123 per credit
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 28, 2026

About this position

Campus: Ankeny Campus, IA Job Number: 26-ADJ66 Employment Date: Fall Semester 2026 Job Category: Adjunct Faculty Application & Position Contact Information Kate Halverson at kehalverson@dmacc.edu. Salary Information: $1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour (ECH) Job Summary Adjunct Sociology Instructor to teach face to face classes to start Fall Semester 2026. Monday-Thursday, daytime hours. Essential Functions Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment. Required Qualifications Master of Sociology or any master's degree with 12 graduate semester credits in Sociology. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds. Desired Qualifications Teaching experience. Work Schedule: Fall Semester 2026. Monday-Thursday, daytime hours. Open Until Filled: Yes Application Instructions This Vacancy Requires: A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or "See Resume" will not be accepted. Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant's name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable). Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at (515) 964-6479 or by email jobs@dmacc.edu. *The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

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$1,123 per credit
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$3,108/ course, n=57

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