Sociology

Kansas City Kansas Community College; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 1,216,440 - 1,732,505; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Kansas is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Sociology courses. This position requires a Master's degree in Sociology or a related field and involves preparing and delivering coursework effectively, as well as engaging students and providing timely feedback. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to utilize educational technology. Flexible scheduling is necessary, including potential evening and weekend hours. The role will be primarily on site in Kansas City, with classes offered at multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sociology or related field with 18 credit hours of graduate Sociology coursework is required.
• Higher education teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to utilize teaching methods to enhance student learning.

Responsibilities

• Organize and teach sociology classes as assigned.
• Engage students in learning and assess their performance.
• Attend required training and meetings.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of sociology

Ability to prepare curricular materials

Ability to effectively utilize Blackboard

Education

Master’s or higher degree in Sociology or related field

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Job Classification

Pay grade level: N/A

Compensation: $1,070.32 per credit hour

Employee category: Adjunct

Position type: Adjunct Faculty

Department: Sociology

Reports to: Interim Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

FLSA status: Exempt

Job Code: AA002Adjunct

Positions Supervised: None

Location: Primarily Main Campus and high schools in Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties, but other college locations may be assigned. Due to current instructional needs, priority will be given to candidates who can teach in person at one or more locations, including Main Campus (KCK), High School Partner sites (throughout the KCK Metro area), and Downtown Campus (KCK).

Summary

Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching for Adjunct faculty to teach courses in the Sociology (SOSC) department. Our current need is for an adjunct to teach classes at any location including daytime, online, virtually, and/or at area high schools.

Pool Position

This is a POOL position. Application materials for this adjunct position are accepted on an on-going basis due to increasing demand for courses in this subject area.

Position Description

• Organize and teach sociology classes as assigned by the Dean, delivering quality education and training.
• Conduct all class sessions according to schedule.
• Provide instruction, activities, assignments, and assessments to adequately cover all student learning objectives for the specific course(s) taught.
• Use teaching methods that emphasize application, cooperation, and collaboration.
• Engage students actively in their studies, encouraging them to become independent learners with higher‑order thinking skills.
• Organize and explain content using methods which are appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experience.
• Attend all KCKCC required training and meetings.
• Assign and provide feedback for in and out‑of‑class work, monitor student progress and maintain accurate record of students’ performances.
• Submit mid‑term and final grades.
• Perform adequate assessment and analysis of assessment according to college requirements.
• Reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of one’s own pedagogy.
• Exhibit professionalism with faculty, administration, staff, students, and constituents.
• Ensure timely, accurate and complete submission of all reports to appropriate office(s).
• Maintain accurate record of students’ attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Complete knowledge and understanding of the discipline of sociology.
• A thorough understanding of the vocabulary used in the field of sociology.
• Ability to arrive on time and be ready to teach course(s) during scheduled times.
• Ability to prepare curricular materials to convey learning objectives to students.
• Ability to effectively utilize Blackboard for posting assignments, assessing students, performances, and grading.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or higher degree in Sociology or a Master’s degree in a related field with 18 credit hours of graduate Sociology coursework.

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher Education teaching experience
• Teaching experience in a multi‑cultural, open enrollment, urban community college.
• Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard.
• Experience with assessment.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule

Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours. Your appointment is contingent on sufficient enrollments, or on program and scheduling changes.

Our Immediate Opening

• Main Campus
  • SUMMER 2026
    • Monday & Wednesday | 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM (CT)
• Downtown (Community Education, Health and Wellness Center)
  • Monday | 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM (CT)
  • Wednesday | 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM (CT)
• Washington High School (7340 Leavenworth Rd, Kansas City, KS 66109)
  • FALL 2026
    • Monday & Friday | 1:00 PM to 12:15 PM (CT)

To Apply

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required. Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre‑employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer