Adjunct Faculty (Sociology)

Massasoit Community College • Brockton, MA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Massasoit Community College is seeking Adjunct Faculty for Sociology for the Academic Year 2026-2027. Teaching assignments may be in-person, online, hybrid, or via video conferencing across Massasoit's campuses, sites, local high schools, or as part of early college courses. The college is particularly looking for in-person faculty. Professors are expected to collaborate to foster a learner-centered environment focused on student success, utilizing active and collaborative techniques with real-world applications. Adjunct faculty have the option to engage in other campus activities such as mentoring students, participating in committees, attending department meetings, professional development seminars, college convocations, and working on various projects.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level