Adjunct Faculty - Sociology

Adjunct Faculty - Sociology

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Locations:

Fall River, MA

Posted:

Jul 1, 2025

Closes:

Jun 30, 2026 - 11:59 PM EDT

Type:

Part Time Non Benefited

Position ID:

189828

About Bristol Community College:

Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner. If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you! As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website.

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE

Adjunct Faculty - Sociology

DEPARTMENT

Academic Affairs - Behavioral & Social Sciences and Education

REPORTS TO

Dean of Behavioral & Social Sciences and Education

POSITION STATUS

MCCC/DCE unit position, non-benefitted. Adjunct Faculty are part time instructors hired on an as needed basis. Courses may be offered as face-to-face sections in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and/or Taunton. Courses may also be offered as online sections. Courses may be held during the day, in the evening, and on weekends (Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays). Please note: Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment.

STARTING DATE

Academic Year 2025-2026

SALARY:

Minimum salary is $1,397 per credit hour. Actual salary is commensurate with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement. DCE Adjuncts and Part-Time Members (mccc-union.org)

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Adjunct Faculty - Sociology will be responsible for teaching Sociology courses. A list of potential courses can be found online in the Course Catalog. Adjunct Faculty will engage in a critical role in the teaching and learning process, contributing to student success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach Sociology courses. Participate in professional development opportunities to address the college's goals related to technology, academic innovation and equity. Complete required trainings such as, but not limited to, Harassment & Discrimination Prevention and Cybersecurity. Adhere to workload as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, to include duties such as, but not limited to, completing book orders, creating syllabi, verifying student enrollment, and submitting final grades by the contractual deadline. Be available to students either virtually or in-person for assistance meeting course requirements and supporting student academic success. Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a Master's degree in Sociology or Social Work or in a related field, combined with relevant experience. Ability to teach in person classes at one or more of the Bristol campuses. Demonstrated experience with college level teaching. Proven technological proficiency. The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate preferred. Evidence of scholarship. Experience Teaching Courses in the following areas: Urban Sociology, Sustainability/Environmental Sociology. Prior online teaching experience using a Learning Management System. Experience teaching at a community college.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

Bristol 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 or military 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 Title IX and Affirmative Action Officer, Johanna Bielawski at diversitytitleix@bristolcc.edu or 774.357.2681; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Right.

Application Instructions: