Sociology Adjunct (2027)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 1,152,000 - 2,393,000; Part time

Job summary

Germanna Community College in Spotsylvania, Virginia, seeks an adjunct Sociology instructor for the 2027 academic year. The college will hire part-time faculty to teach up to 12 credit hours in fall and spring and up to 8 credit hours in summer, depending on enrollment and need.

Applications reflect a pool for anticipated instructional needs; final assignments depend on enrollment, schedule, and funding. Candidates must reside within commuting distance or relocate.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sociology required.
• Ability to teach in-person and online.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with instructional technology.
• Willingness to learn AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Teach Sociology courses in-person and online.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to GCC and VCCS policies and regulations.
• Maintain current competence in the discipline.

Skills

Teaching in-person

Online teaching

Interpersonal skills

Oral/written communication

Instructional technology

AI tools familiarity

Education

Master's Degree in Sociology

18 graduate semester hours in Sociology

Job description

Title: Sociology Adjunct (2027 Academic Year)

Agency: Germanna Community College

Location: Spotsylvania - 177

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $836-$1,737/per credit hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Germanna Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. As a comprehensive community college, Germanna provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, Culpeper, King George, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania and Stafford.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. We are seeking someone who is able to teach Sociology both in-person and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

This posting is intended to establish a pool of qualified adjunct candidates for anticipated instructional needs for 2027. Actual hiring and course assignments are contingent upon enrollment, scheduling demands, program needs, and funding availability. As a result, there may or may not be positions filled from this posting.

This position is located in Virginia. Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.

Duties and Tasks:

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of GCC and the VCCS.
• Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.

Essential Functions:

As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations

Please note: This wide salary range reflects the diverse faculty ranks within the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). Final salary determination and placement within this range are based on the candidate's academic credentials and occupational experience as evaluated via the VCCS-10 process.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in Sociology
• Ability to effectively teach classrooms and online
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to use instructional technology
• Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools

Additional Considerations:

• Prior teaching experience
• Work experience in the field
• Experience with on-line teaching.
• Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both the synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution