Adjunct Sociology Instructor

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title: Adjunct Sociology Instructor

Pay Grade Level: F-PT FLSA Exempt

Benefits: Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

Department: Social Behaviorial Science

Campus Location: Iron Mountain

Pay Rate: Min Salary $650 per credit, Max Salary $844 per credit

FTE: 0.4

Summary: Bay de Noc Community College is seeking qualified applicants to teach in-person Introduction to Sociology courses at the Iron Mountain, MI campus.

Job Summary/Basic Function

Instructors are responsible for establishing and promoting an effective learning environment to maximize student learning. Instructors may be assigned to teach introductory and general courses in traditional classroom/labs, hybrid, or online settings as needed. We may also have options to teach the Bay College Introduction to Sociology courses at local high schools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher (or 18 graduate level credits) in sociology OR Master’s degree in a sociology-related field (social work, counseling, etc.) with a minimum of 2 years in a relevant clinical field.
• Experience teaching sociology courses at the college level
• Commitment to quality instruction in a learner-centered environment with the goal of consistently improving student success
• Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy
• Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communications
• Demonstrated literacy in information technology and computer use
• Commit to value, respect, and provide an equitable learning experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment; standing against discrimination or harassment to educate all students regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or other protected status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in teaching courses at the post-secondary level, preferably in a community college setting
• Experience with active and collaborative learning strategies
• Online teaching certification

Job Duties

• Instruct Introduction to Sociology courses offered at Bay College Iron Mountain Campus.
• Facilitate Student Learning Through The Following Activities:
  • Developing/revising course syllabi that share with students the expectations, standards, policies, and learning objectives of the course.
  • Contributing to the development and delivery of assessments of course and program learning outcomes.
  • Recognizing and responding to different student learning styles and needs.
  • Developing and using learning materials, resources, and technology.
  • Maintaining student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Adhering to the ethical standards of the field of sociology, Bay College the State of Michigan, the Higher Learning Commission, FERPA and other educational regulations.
  • Providing an orderly and safe learning environment.
• Stay abreast of developments in the field of sociology and teaching by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development opportunities.
• Communicate with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a professional manner through the use of telephone, email, Zoom, mail, and/or face-to-face communication.
• Work with lab assistants, learning assistants, or student workers as needed.
• Participate in professional activities such as, but not limited to, curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development, textbook selection, program revision, online teaching certification, and outcome assessment.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Department Information

Contact(s): Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
Shena Meffer, Human Resources Specialist
Contact Phone/Extension: 906-217-4016
Contact Email: hr@baycollege.edu
Contact Fax: 906-217-1625

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: F098P
Posting Date: 06/25/2025
Close Date: Open Until Filled

No Special Instructions to Applicants
Official transcripts are required upon hire
Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://careers.baycollege.edu/postings/2528

Documents Needed to Apply: Required Documents - Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Transcript
Optional Documents - Teaching Philosophy, Other Document
Supplemental Questions:

• Do you possess a Master’s degree or 18 graduate credits in sociology?
• Do you have experience teaching sociology courses at the college level?