Sociology Adjunct

Posting Summary Working TitleSociology AdjunctRole TitleRole CodeFLSAExemptPay BandUGPosition Number290A9999AgencyBrightpoint Community CollegeDivisionBrightpoint Community College (Div)Work LocationChesterfield - 041Hiring Range$793-$1,693 per credit hour.Emergency/Essential PersonnelNoEEO CategoryI-FacultyFull Time or Part TimePart TimeDoes this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?Work ScheduleVariesSensitive PositionNoJob DescriptionBrightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is on of the largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.General Information: The Division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Brightpoint Community College augments full-time teaching faculty with qualified part-time instructors to enhance the student learning process. Adjunct Faculty teaching is limited to a maximum of 8 credit hours in the summer semester, 12 credit hours in the fall semester, and 12 credit hours in the spring semester. These limits are for total number of credits hours taught in the Virginia’s Community Colleges (VCCS). Additional restrictions may apply depending upon other positions occupied within VCCS.Please note there may not currently be an opening in this area and that the division office will contact you should an opening occur.Responsibilities: To provide online or traditional (on-campus) delivery instruction on either the Chester or Midlothian campus of the college. Courses offered in the discipline include Principles of Anthropology I, Principles of Sociology, and Social Problems.Special AssignmentsMay be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.KSA's/Required QualificationsRequired: Minimum of a master’s degree in the discipline or master’s degree in related field with 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in Sociology.Additional ConsiderationsPrior teaching experience at the postsecondary level. Ability to use instructional technologies. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.Operation of a State VehicleNoSupervises EmployeesNoRequired TravelNo Posting Detail Information Posting NumberADJ_3438PRecruitment TypeGeneral Public - GNumber of Vacancies99Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date07/06/2026Job Close Date06/30/2027Open Until FilledAgency Website NameEmailPhone NumberSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsAdditional InformationAdjunct postings are an open pool that may not be actively recruiting. Division offices will reach out to selected candidates if there is an opening.Background Check Statement DisclaimerThe selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: EEO StatementThe Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.ADA StatementThe Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.E-Verify StatementVCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.Quicklink for Posting