Adjunct Sociology Faculty; Part-Time - Introduction to Sociology

Adjunct Sociology Faculty (Part-Time) - Introduction to Sociology

Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) seeks a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach SOC 200:
Introduction to Sociology in a hybrid format. The course is a Passport and UCGS transfer course that introduces fundamental concepts and principles of sociology. The successful candidate will be committed to SVCC’s mission to provide high-quality education to the Southside Virginia community.

Job Overview

• Deliver instruction in a hybrid format, ensuring course materials, activities, and assessments meet established college standards.
• Maintain consistent student engagement through the Canvas Learning Management System.
• Design and implement assignments that promote college-level reading comprehension, critical thinking, and clear written communication.
• Use pre-developed assessments aligned with institutional learning outcomes and evaluate student work to support program and college-wide assessment.
• Monitor and document class attendance in compliance with college policies.

Responsibilities

• Introduce fundamental sociological concepts, theories, and research methods.
• Teach on topics including culture, race, social class, gender, major social institutions, and social change.
• Support both in-person and online components of the course.
• Assist students with varying abilities and diverse backgrounds.
• Participate in other duties as assigned, including community service obligations when required by the governor.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sociology with at least 18 graduate semester hours from a regionally accredited institution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills and ability to write syllabi and exams.
• Ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum, and assessments.
• Commitment to the mission of the community college and student success.

Additional Considerations

• Teaching experience at the college level, particularly in face‑to‑face and online/hybrid modalities.
• Comfortable with instructional technologies such as SMART boards, Zoom, and Canvas LMS.
• Experience working with community college students.
• Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and academic success.

Employment Information

• Position type:
  Part‑time, appointment on a course‑by‑course basis, semester‑based as needed.
• Location:
  
  Christanna Campus — Alberta, VA;
  Mondays, 1:00 PM – 2:25 PM (Hybrid format).
• Hiring range:
  Per credit hour rate determined by experience and education.
• Salary:
  Negotiable.
• Benefits:
  No state or VCCS benefits.
• Start date:
  
  05/08/2026.
• Closing date: 08/10/2026.

EEO Statement

Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) 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.

ADA Statement

SVCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ADAAA, to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E‑Verify Statement

SVCC uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Candidates will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of their identity for employment purposes.

Application Process

Applications are accepted online only and will be reviewed continuously until the position is filled.