Faculty - Sociology Instructor

Muskegon Community College

Muskegon Community College is a center for lifelong learning that helps people attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs. MCC is an associate degree-granting institution of higher education and an applied technology leader for high-tech, hands-on training. With nearly a 100-year history of academic excellence, MCC is a public community college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

MCC provides robust student success support, tutoring, athletics, events, clubs, and activities, and has an annual enrollment of about 2,300 full-time equivalent students and 5,100 unduplicated headcount. The college operates the Sturrus Technology Center and Fab Lab in downtown Muskegon and extension centers in Ottawa and Newaygo Counties. The main campus is on a 111-acre site with facilities including the Hendrik Meijer Library & Information Technology Center, Bartels-Rode Gymnasium, Frauenthal Foundation Fine Arts Center, Stevenson Center, Science Center, Health and Wellness Center, Art & Music Building, and MCC Golf Course.

Living in Muskegon County

Muskegon County residents enjoy 26 miles of sugar-sand beaches along Lake Michigan, outdoor recreation, and regional attractions.

Application details

UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS must be submitted when applying. Final date to receive applications:
February 15, 2026. This position begins in Fall 2026. Annual Load: 33.

Responsible for instruction and facilitating student learning in Sociology. Committed to student recruitment, retention, and success; assessment of learning, development of curriculum, and use of instructional delivery modes utilizing both traditional and non-traditional methodology. Contribute meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to student success.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Master’s Degree in Sociology with two years relevant teaching experience or a minimum of 18 credits in the discipline and two years relevant teaching experience, preferably in higher education.
• Extensive experience in areas such as Social Organization, Social Psychology, Social Change, Human Ecology, and Demographics.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities, and cultures.
• Excellence in communication and presentation skills, both oral and written.
• A passion for continuous learning and a dedication to student success through the mission of the College.
• Ability to teach in multiple formats, including online synchronous and asynchronous, face-to-face, and hybrid formats.
• Ability to facilitate varied teaching methods (e.g., lecture, class discussion, testing, presentations) to enhance student learning. Willingness to teach during the day, at night, and online, as well as at the main campus and extension centers.
• Experience in educational theory and techniques; teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred.
• Collaboration with MCC Center for Experiential Learning or similar field-based internships and participation in professional and community organizations.
• Detail-oriented, well organized, and able to interact effectively with college staff and handle confidential information.
• Highly motivated, solution-oriented with integrity and dedication to the College’s mission.

• Teach assigned course load, which may include day, night, and online courses, at the main campus and extension centers. Classes are to meet on time for the full allotted time.
• Teach Sociology courses with a focus on Modern Social Problems, Gender & Sexuality, Race & Ethnicity, Religion, and Education.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a program of recruitment and retention for potential students in this discipline.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain reports related to student learning.
• Develop or assist in curriculum development, including review or revision to keep programs current.
• Grade assignments to promote student growth and return graded work in a timely manner; assign final grades by institutional deadlines.
• Provide educational assistance to students during posted times or by…