Sociology Instructor(s)

Cape Cod Community College; West Barnstable (MA); Hybrid; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Cod Community College seeks an instructor to teach Principles of Sociology (SOC106) for Spring 2027. The role includes online delivery and in-person sections, Tue/Thu 2-3:15pm and Thu 5-8pm. Courses may expand in future semesters.

Requirements include a Master's in Sociology, college teaching experience, and proficiency with Moodle. The college values DEI, supports professional growth, and offers a part-time, non-benefited DCE/MCCC position.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sociology or closely related field with relevant concentrations.
• College-level teaching experience in Sociology or equivalent.
• Experience using evidence-based strategies to support student success.
• Proficiency with instructional technologies to enhance learning.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the classroom.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Principles of Sociology (SOC106) online and in person.
• Select and develop materials and post syllabus on Moodle.
• Track and assess student progress and attendance.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Sociology teaching

DEI awareness

Educational technology

Student assessment

Online instruction

Education

Master's degree in Sociology

Tools

Moodle LMS

Job description

About Cape Cod Community College:

Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day. Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.

For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In today's highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not an option after high school. And, when you consider the savings in the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched value.

The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide instruction to students in Principles of Sociology (SOC106) during the Spring 2027 semester (January 25, 2027 - May 18, 2027). Principles of Sociology is a 3-credit course that introduces basic sociological concepts, theoretical perspectives, and research methods. Topics include societies, cultures, social organization, social inequalities, social institutions, group behavior and the impact of globalization, population growth, and new technologies upon individuals and societies. We will hire one instructor to teach online and one (or two) to teach in-person on Tues/Thurs from 2-3:15pm and Thursday from 5-8pm. Additional courses may be available in future semesters.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes.
• Select and develop appropriate materials for class use.
• Track and assess student progress.
• Maintain appropriate attendance and learner records.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Post syllabus on Moodle Learning Management System.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Master's degree in Sociology or a closely related field with appropriate areas of concentration.
• College-level teaching experience in Sociology or equivalent.
• Experience using evidence-based strategies to support student success including frequent communication and active learning.
• Skill in using instructional technologies effectively to support the learning process.
• Experience teaching with a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles to ensure the classroom is designed for a diverse group of learners to succeed.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching at the community college level.
• Skill using MOODLE or other Learning Management System (LMS) to support student learning.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION : Anticipated starting salary - Step I DCE Pay Scale (currently $4,536 for 3-credit course). Part-time, non-benefited DCE/MCCC Unit position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt.

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to the FY2027 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider candidates who do not have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affiant?