Part Time Sociology Instructor

Part Time Sociology Instructor Salary See Position Description Location Multiple Campuses, TX Job Type Faculty Part Time Job Number 2604 F 020 Department Academic Instruction's Area Division Social & Behavioral Science Opening Date 04/24/2026 Description Benefits Questions General Description Pay for this position is $2,400.00 per 3-hour credit course per semester. Day/evening position available on the WCJC Wharton, Richmond, and Sugar Land campuses beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. The permanent responsibility of a faculty member is to provide the most effective instruction possible in his/her discipline. Supervision is received from appropriate supervisor. The faculty member works to insure that his/her instruction is meeting the educational needs of students. Requirements This position requires a minimum of a Master's Degree (in Sociology or other discipline) with 18 graduate hours in Sociology. This position requires the ability to travel independently to and from worksites during day and evening hours and the ability to communicate effectively in a teaching environment with both groups and individuals. A criminal background check is also required. To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a master's degree and 18 graduate hours in Sociology Curriculum Vitae/Resume Cover Letter outlining teaching philosophy All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached. Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) provides three retirement plans for it's part time employees. Part time employees must select and contribute to one of these three retirement plans. Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Part time employees of WCJC who are currently contributing to TRS through another school must select

TRS. TRS

deductions will be made from their paycheck. (Note-Part time employees not currently contributing to TRS through another school system MUST choose either Social Security or the 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity plan offered by WCJC through

TIA-CREF.

) Social Security Social Security is a retirement plan provided by the Federal Government. Social Security deductions are not made with pre-tax dollars. Contributions made while employed with WCJC are not available upon termination with the College but at retirement. Retirement benefits are administered by the Social Security Administration. 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity The 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity is a retirement plan offered by WCJC through

TIA-CREF.

Employees choosing this tax sheltered retirement fund contribute 7.50% of their gross income. Contributions to

TIAA-CREF

are made with pre-tax dollars. The money earned by the plan is tax sheltered until withdrawn. Employees who choose

TIAA-CREF

vest in the retirement fund with their first contribution. An employee, upon termination of employment with WCJC, is eligible to withdraw their vested funds from the 403b plan subject to the penalties and terms of the TIAA-CREF and IRS rules concerning 403b plans. Questions regarding retirement plans should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at 1-800-561-9252 extension 6376. 01 Which position location(s) are you interested in? Wharton Richmond Sugar Land 02 Do you have a Master's Degree (in Sociology or other Discipline) with 18 graduate hours in Sociology? Yes No 03 Do you have credentials that meet minimum requirements for teaching at the post-secondary level set by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Texas Education Agency, and accrediting agencies for individual programs? Yes No 04 Did you attach your transcript showing a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Sociology? If your college hours or degree was received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at http://naces.org. Yes No 05 I have verified that the following attachments have been successfully uploaded to my WCJC online application: Copy of College Transcript(s) Curriculum Vitae/Resume Cover Letter outlining teaching philosophy Required Question Employer Wharton County Junior College Address 911 Boling Highway, A-206 Wharton, Texas, 77488 Phone 979-532-6947 979-532-6561 Website http://www.wcjc.edu