Adjunct Instructor - Sociology

Category: *: Part-time FacultySubscribe: *: Department: *: Academic Affairs - Liberal ArtsLocations: *: Lowell, MAPosted: *: Jul 10, 2025Closes: *: Jul 31, 2025 - 11: 59 PM EDTType: *: Part-timePosition ID: *: 190199About Middlesex Community CollegeMiddlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education for a diverse community from all ethnic backgrounds and identities, preparing individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities. The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff.

The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our [strategic plan](https: //www. middlesex. edu/about/strategicplan. html).

As an Affirmative Action employer, MCC strongly encourages members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence to apply. Job DescriptionTitle: * Adjunct Instructor - Sociology*Unit: *[DCE ](https: //intranet. middlesex. edu/humanresources/downloads/dce2024k. pdf)Adjunct Faculty *Department: *Liberal Arts Division, Behavioral Science DepartmentReports to: *Department Chairperson for Behavioral Sciences DepartmentDate: * July 10, 2025General Summary: *The adjunct Sociology instructor is a creative, knowledgeable, and flexible individual who is responsible for teaching Sociology courses on the Bedford and Lowell campuses.

The faculty is committed to inclusive excellence, diversity, and continuous professional improvement.

Duties And Responsibilities Teach one or more sections in Sociology Develop and use student-centered pedagogies that promote success for all students and lead to equitable course outcomes Develop and use meaningful assessment strategies Develop and apply instructional methods that engage students of varying learning styles and abilities Develop and apply technology in and out of the classroom Use Blackboard Learning Management System to post syllabi, assignments, and grades Fulfill terms of the faculty contract as set out in the Agreement between the Board of Higher Education and the Massachusetts Community College Council/Massachusetts Teachers AssociationRequirements Minimum of a Master's degree in Sociology or Social Work.

Demonstrated ability to teach courses in a variety of areas of Sociology (especially Multicultural Communications. ) Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the role of the community college. Experience with a variety of instructional methods. Demonstrated ability to work collegially with faculty from different disciplines. Commitment to continuous professional improvement. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the role of the community college in higher education. Preferred Qualifications PhD in Sociology Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative instructional approaches such as the effective use of technology including online courses and civic/service-learning.

Demonstrated ability to provide a variety of assessment strategies. Bilingual skills a plusAdditional InformationSalary Range: *The salary assigned will be determined in accordance with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement per credit salary chart. Location: *Lowell or Bedford campuses as neededExpected Start Date: *Fall 2025Application Deadline: *July 31, 2025Application InstructionsAll applicants must apply online by submitting: Cover Letter Resume Names and contact information for three (3) professional referencesPre-Employment RequirementsThe College will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary. Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at [careers@middlesex. mass. edu](mailto: careers@middlesex. mass. edu).