Job Description

Have you ever thought about teaching in your area of expertise? Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering others with life changing opportunities? If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you.

Role

The School of Liberal Arts is seeking Adjunct Instructors to provide high-quality Sociology instruction at Hawkeye’s main campus. We are interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role models to lead our students. Overall, our Adjunct Sociology Instructor positions are:

• Face-to face instruction begins Fall semester 2026
• Class will be held onsite at our main campus
• Anticipated class schedule is Tuesday / Thursday from 11:10am – 12:35pm and/or 2:20pm – 3:45pm

As an Adjunct Instructor, you are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. Instructors will plan and guide the learning processes for students toward the achievement of curricular goals and objectives as identified and documented in course outline materials. Additional responsibilities include employing instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting course and student objectives; assessing the accomplishments of students on a regular basis according to department policies and procedures, and providing progress reports (evaluations and grades) as required.

Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses, and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Essential Job Functions

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides course instruction in the area of Sociology.
• Reviews and/or plans weekly instructional plans and materials to ensure information meets current accreditation standards.
• Uses various instructional modalities as needed.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
• Provides one office hour per week for student accessibility, consultation and reviews and responds to email in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to meet departmental goals on a regular basis.
• Supervises, recruits and advises students.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.
• Teaches a clinical or lab course if applicable to the program/class.
• Participates in professional development opportunities when presented.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Unless otherwise approved, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Sociology or a related field with 12 or more credits in sociology.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence, and protect operational integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff and the general public in a professional and personable manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Working Conditions

Instruction will be face-to-face with anticipated hours being Tuesday/Thursdays this upcoming Fall 2026 semester.

Work is performed either in or a combination of an office setting, classroom or lab setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.

Employment Status

Part-time, Adjunct position with wages expected to be $848 per credit hour.

Application Procedure

• Complete an online application at
• Submit/upload a cover letter
• Indicate which timeframe you are available to teach (Tues/Thurs. 11:10am – 12:35pm and/or 2:20pm – 3:45pm).
• If your Masters degree is not specifically in Sociology, please list what 12 or more credits in the area of Sociology were taken.
• Submit/upload a resume.
• Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
• Completed applications including all required materials will be reviewed upon submission.
• Official transcripts will be required if hired.

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Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices. It is the policy of Hawkeye Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Equity and Title IX Coordinator, Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015, 319-296-4405, email ***email_hidden*** or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: 303-844-5695 FAX: 303-844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR.Denver@ed.gov.3.

If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.

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