Sociology Adjunct

Job Description

Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education located in the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses in Chester and Midlothian, as well as through online courses.

Part-time adjunct faculty positions are limited to a maximum of 8 credit hours in the summer semester, 12 credit hours in the fall semester, and 12 credit hours in the spring semester. These limits apply to the total number of credits taught within the Virginia Community Colleges System (VCCS). Additional restrictions may apply based on other positions occupied within VCCS.

Provide online or traditional (on-campus) instruction in one or more of the following courses:
Principles of Anthropology I, Principles of Sociology, and Social Problems, on the Chester or Midlothian campus.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned, and may be required to assist the agency or state government during an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Minimum of a master’s degree in the discipline or related field with 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in Sociology.

Prior teaching experience at the postsecondary level. Ability to use instructional technologies. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Adjunct postings are an open pool that may not be actively recruiting. Division offices will reach out to selected candidates if there is an opening. The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the completion of a criminal background investigation and may require completion of the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA) to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Candidates are required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of identity for employment purposes.

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Job Open Date: 07/06/2026 Job Close Date: 06/30/2027