Adjunct Faculty – Sociology

Roanoke-Chowan Community College; Ahoskie (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Roanoke-Chowan Community College (R-CCC) invites applications for qualified adjunct faculty to teach SOC courses in-person. The instructor will deliver high-quality instruction, maintain accurate academic records, and foster an inclusive learning environment at the Roanoke-Chowan campus in North Carolina.

Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, hybrid, or online courses. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in the discipline or 18 graduate hours, and experience with Moodle/Canvas.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the discipline, OR Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Field; relevant industry certifications and licenses.
• College-level teaching experience.
• Experience with Moodle, Canvas, or other LMS.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned SOC courses in-person, aligning with departmental outcomes and policies.
• Develop and deliver engaging instruction using current teaching methodologies and learning technologies.
• Provide students with clear instructions and return graded work with meaningful feedback within one week of due date.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to student success

Education

Master’s degree in Discipline

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours

Tools

Moodle

Canvas

Job description

Roanoke-Chowan Community College (R-CCC) invites applications for qualified adjunct faculty to teach courses in the SOC program, in-person. Adjunct faculty support student learning by delivering high-quality instruction, maintaining accurate academic records, and fostering an inclusive, respectful learning environment. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, weekend, hybrid, or online courses depending on departmental needs.

• Teach assigned courses in SOC in alignment with departmental outcomes, accreditation standards, and institutional policies.
• Develop and deliver engaging instruction using current teaching methodologies and appropriate learning technologies.
• Provide students with clear instructions for all assignments and return graded work with meaningful feedback within one week of the due date.
• Maintain accurate attendance records in Self-Service and certify attendance by required institutional deadlines.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date grade records in Moodle throughout the semester.
• Promote a learning environment that respects diverse learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and educational goals.
• Report student conduct issues that impede instruction following proper institutional protocol.
• Drop students in accordance with the College’s attendance policy, including online-specific expectations for activity and participation.
• Post the course syllabus in Moodle and provide printed copies for in-person students.
• Use only the college-issued email account for all communication with students and employees, responding within 24–48 hours.
• Submit final grades and required documentation by institutional deadlines; incomplete grades require prior approval from the Dean of Academic Affairs.
• Remain on site for the full duration of each scheduled class meeting [for in-person classes].
• Attend all scheduled class sessions and notify the supervisor of any absence; arrange appropriate instructional coverage and submit required Class-Makeup documentation when applicable.
• Contact the Director of Distance Learning for Moodle-related technical support.
• Participate in required orientation, training, and professional development activities.
• Uphold confidentiality of all student information in compliance with FERPA.

Transfer-Level Academic Disciplines: Transfer Courses

• Master’s degree in Discipline, OR
• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Discipline.

Applied/Technical Programs: CTE Programs

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Field
• Relevant industry certifications and licenses
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in FieldPreferred Qualifications

• College-level teaching experience.
• Experience with Moodle, Canvas, or other learning management systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Candidates who do not meet all preferred qualifications are still highly encouraged to apply, as the college provides instructional support and LMS training for new faculty.