Adjunct Faculty (Sociology)

Agupdate; Brockton, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Massasoit Community College in Brockton, MA is seeking an adjunct Sociology faculty member for in-person, online, hybrid, or video-conferenced courses across Massasoit campuses and partner sites.

Responsibilities include creating learner-centered environments, planning syllabi, and applying active learning. A master's in sociology is required; experience with community college settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Sociology, or related field with applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Create a community of learners.
• Plan and implement active and collaborative learning.
• Prepare course syllabi meeting contractual requirements.
• Schedule classes for all scheduled meeting days.
• Employ instructional strategies that promote learning.
• Use assessments to measure understanding.
• Maintain student records and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with divisional staff.

Skills

Effective teaching

Collaboration

Communication

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree in Sociology

Experience or training for higher education

Job description

Adjunct Faculty (Sociology)

Location: Brockton, MA

Category: Adjunct Faculty - Pool

Job Description: Adjunct or part time teaching assignments include in person, online, hybrid, or video conferencing formats not only on all Massasoit's campuses/sites, but also in local high schools or as part of our on campus early college courses. We are currently looking for predominantly in person faculty. Professors work collaboratively to create a learner centered environment focused on student learning and success. Teaching approaches are expected to include active and collaborative techniques and real-world applications. Adjunct faculty, who choose, may involve themselves in other aspects of campus life such as: coaching and mentoring students, participating on committees, attending department meetings, professional development seminars and college convocations, and working on various projects.

Accepting Applications for Academic Year 2026-2027

Responsibilities and Duties

• Create a community of learners
• Plan and implement active and collaborative learning and assessment
• Prepare course syllabi that meet all contractual requirements.
• Schedule classes to meet for the allotted time on every scheduled meeting day during the semester.
• Employ effective instructional strategies that promote student learning.
• Use appropriate assessment tools to accurately measure student understanding of class subject matter.
• Monitor email communications from students and the college, and respond in a timely manner.
• Maintain student records of attendance, participation, grades, etc.
• Meet all deadlines for submission of grades, student participation reports, student grievance responses and other administrative documentation.
• Work collaboratively with divisional staff

Additional Opportunities

• Participate in instructional development and orientation, department, early college, and college wide activities.

THIS POSTING IS VALID THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027. APPLICANTS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION THEREAFTER.

Adjunct Faculty are part time instructors hired on an as needed basis. Positions may consist of day, night, or weekend positions being offered in various modalities and may be in Brockton, Canton, Middleborough, or any other instructional site.

Please note: Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the academic department.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Sociology, or closely aligned field, or a Master's degree with an appropriate level of experience and training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with and understanding of the community college environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Capable of maintaining academic standards with empathy and honesty.
• Knowledge of and experience using effective pedagogical strategies.

Position Status

MCCC/MTA position

Schedule

In Person Day Classes - Early College Focus

Semester

Academic Year Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

Salary

$1,512.00 per credit, consistent with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement. *If hired for the position mid-semester, the salary will be pro-rated based on the number of weeks left in the semester.

Worksite

Assignments will include all Massasoit sites.

Deadline to Apply

June 30, 2027