Adjunct Instructor - Sociology

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Adjunct Instructor - Sociology (Pool)

Jackson State Community College

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction using integrative technologies.

• Teach courses on the ground as assigned. Teach evening, off-campus, and distance-based courses as required.
• Post grades during the term for student feedback and submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Complete required College trainings and complete all required reports such as attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions, and administer and return surveys by the required deadlines. Advise the Program Chair or Dean at the earliest possibility if you are unable to teach a class. Attend meetings as requested by the Program Chair and/or Dean. Comply with all the College’s and T ’s policies and guidelines.
  
  Other duties as assigned.
• Regularly check your JSCC email and your departmental mailbox. Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours except on the weekend.
• Submit class syllabus or update department syllabus at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class or within seven days of the execution of contract.

A Master’s degree in Sociology or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Sociology from an accredited institution.

Collegiate level teaching experience.

Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes. Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

$600 per credit hour

October 31, 2026

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

A resume, cover letter, and transcripts are required. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Applicants will be subject to a background check upon hire.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Education and Training
• Higher Education