Adjunct Faculty- Sociology

Essex County College; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 1,140,000 - 1,624,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County College in Newark, NJ, seeks a qualified instructor and adviser to provide instruction and student advisement for day, evening and weekend courses offered at multiple campus sites. The role emphasizes teaching and guiding students, with a commitment to a collaborative college community and student success.

Essex County College does not sponsor visas; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Open date 08/25/2026; close date 06/30/2027.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Sociology from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and student advisement for day, evening and weekend courses offered at various campus sites.

Education

Master’s Degree in Sociology

Job description

Essex County College Human Resources Department

Below you will find details of this position including documentation that may be required.

Essex County College is seeking a qualified individual interested in providing instruction and student advisement for our day, evening and weekend courses offered at the various campus sites.

Please Note: Essex County College does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Compensation: This position offers a competitive starting rate ranging from $1003 per credit hour.

Join a collaborative, mission-driven college community dedicated to student success and academic excellence

Supervisory Role

Duties & Responsibilities

Physical Requirements

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of time.
• Move between buildings.
• Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers, keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
• Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.

Master’s in Sociology from an accredited institution.

Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

Master’s in Sociology from an accredited institution.

Minimum Education Requirements Master’s Degree

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

Master’s in Sociology from an accredited institution.

Education Requirements

Education Requirements Master’s Degree

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

Posting Information

Open Date

Open Date 08/25/2026

Open Until Filled No

Close Date

Close Date 06/30/2027

Special Instructions Summary

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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