Adjunct Faculty Sociology

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POSITION TITLE:Adjunct Faculty - Sociology
DEPARTMENT: School of Languages Arts Humanities and Social Sciences
PRIMARY LOCATION: Fall River
REPORTS TO:Dean of Languages Arts Humanities and Social Sciences
POSITION STATUS:MCCC/DCE unit position non-benefitted. Adjunct Faculty are part time instructors hired on an as needed basis. Courses may be offered as face-to-face sections in Attleboro Fall River New Bedford and/or Taunton. Courses may also be offered as online sections. Courses may be held during the day in the evening and on weekends (Friday nights Saturdays and Sundays). Please note: Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment.
STARTING DATE:Academic Year 2026 - 2027
SALARY:Minimum salary is $1446per credit hour. Actual salary is commensurate with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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STATEMENT OF DUTIES:Adjunct Faculty - Sociology will be responsible for teaching Sociology courses. A list of potential courses can be found online in the Course Catalog. Adjunct Faculty will engage in a critical role in the teaching and learning process contributing to student success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach Sociology courses.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to address the colleges goals related to technology academic innovation and equity.
• Complete required trainings such as but not limited to Harassment & Discrimination Prevention and Cybersecurity.
• Adhere to workload as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement to include duties such as but not limited to completing book orders creating syllabi verifying student enrollment and submitting final grades by the contractual deadline.
• Be available to students either virtually or in-person for assistance meeting course requirements and supporting student academic success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Masters degree in Sociology or Social Work orin a related field combined with relevant experience.
• Ability to teach in person classes at one or more of the Bristol campuses.
• Demonstrated experience with college level teaching.
• Proven technological proficiency.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body faculty and staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate preferred.
• Evidence of scholarship.
• Experience Teaching Courses in the following areas: Urban Sociology Sustainability/Environmental Sociology.
• Prior online teaching experience using a Learning Management System.
• Experience teaching at a community college.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion age veteran or military status genetic information gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination harassment retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the Colleges Title IX and Affirmative Action Officer Johanna Bielawski at or 774.357.2681; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Educations Office for Civil Right.

TO APPLY:Please complete our online application by clicking on the Apply button.

THIS POOL IS VALID THROUGHDECEMBER 31st 2026 AT WHICH TIME APPLICANTS SEEKING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION.

REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS:

1) A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application.

2) A current resume/curriculum vitae.

3) Acover letterthat demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the desired and required qualifications of the position (not limited in length).

4) A copy of your transcripts for all degrees earned. Upon hire the candidate must supply official transcripts and/or certifications. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred. Failure to provide transcripts may result in your appointment being revoked.

5) Those interviewed may be required to present a 15-20 minute teaching demonstration on a topic of the hiring managers choice.

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions.

The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.