Sociology Adjunct (2027 Academic Year)

About the role

Germanna Community College is a two‑year public institution in the Virginia Community College System, serving Fredericksburg and the surrounding counties. As an adjunct faculty member you will plan and teach Sociology courses both in‑person and online to students with diverse academic backgrounds. Adjunct faculty may be assigned up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters and up to 8 credit hours during the summer session, with teaching load determined by enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct contract carries no expectation or guarantee of continued employment; this posting creates a pool of qualified candidates for anticipated instructional needs in the 2027 academic year, with actual hiring contingent on enrollment, scheduling, program needs, and funding. The position is located in Virginia; you must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline (Sociology).
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of Germanna Community College and the VCCS.
• Maintain current competence in the discipline or field of specialization.
• Meet assigned classes regularly.
• Submit required records and reports routinely.
• Teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts.
• Adhere to the statement on professional ethics per College policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
• Travel to all campus locations as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in Sociology.
• Ability to effectively teach classrooms and online.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use instructional technology.
• Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools.
• Prior teaching experience (preferred).
• Work experience in the field (preferred).
• Experience with online teaching (preferred).
• Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution (preferred).

Pay

Hiring Range: $836‑$1,737 per credit hour.

Schedule

Work schedule hours will vary between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm depending on availability and scheduling needs.