Adjunct Faculty - Sociology

Holyoke Community College invites adjunct applications to teach in the Critical Social Thought Department to teach introductory Sociology for the Critical Social Thought Department in the Spring 2026 semester. Major topics include interaction, statuses and roles, groups, social institutions, culture, socialization, demography, social change, and globalization.

Course

Schedule:

On-Campus - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (mornings).

Adjunct faculty provides a quality learning experience for Holyoke Community College students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty reports to a dean and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.

• Distribute and review the course syllabus during the first class meeting. Forward the dean no later than the end of the first (1st) week of classes in each session a course syllabus.
• Utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course. Such activities can include, but are not limited to: a) Cooperative learning. b) Experiential learning. c) Writing for learning and/or Critical thinking initiatives.
• Remain abreast of ongoing developments and practices in his/her professional content area(s).
• Arrange for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives in collaboration with the area dean.
• Be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data including assessment of student performance; including final grade reports.
• Support students' learning goals by: a) focusing on student learning outcomes; b) taking into account the needs and abilities of the students; c) becoming familiar with academic and social support; d) making reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences; e) maintaining the academic integrity of the college; f) making himself/herself available to assist students in achieving their learning goals.
• Be aware of and recommend campus services to students as needed. These include library services, the library home page on the College site, financial aid, counseling, supplemental instruction, etc.
• Attend all scheduled classes. If it is necessary to miss a class, follow appropriate procedures by notifying the supervisor or the supervisor's designee and providing an alternate assignment.

• Masters Degree in related field;
• Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff & student body.

We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references.

DCE $1,397.00 Per Credit; no benefits.

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Please note that general adjunct postings are for adjunct pools. Positions may or may not be immediately available.