Sociology Faculty (T)
Northampton Community College - Bethlehem
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The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.
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Sociology Faculty (T)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Please note that this position will remain open until filled.
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Temporary Full-Time Faculty Position in Sociology
Academic Year Appointment (Fall 2025 - Spring 2026)
Bethlehem Campus, Northampton Community College
Northampton Community College (NCC) seeks a qualified and dedicated instructor for a full-time temporary position in Sociology for the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful candidate will teach a 15-credit load per semester, primarily on-ground, daytime courses held on the Bethlehem campus. There may be the opportunity to teach one online course per semester. The teaching schedule will likely span four days per week. Responsibilities include teaching both Cultural Anthropology and Principles of Sociology.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Sociology is required; Ph.D. in Sociology or related field is strongly preferred
Minimum of three years of college-level teaching experience, ideally in a community college setting
Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in teaching diverse student populations
Understanding of college-level assessment practices
Experience with online instruction, preferably in Brightspace
Ability to work collaboratively with departmental colleagues and across disciplines
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with Brightspace as a Learning Management System
Background in both Sociology and Anthropology instruction
A successful candidate will also be asked to:
Display facility with learner-centered pedagogical practices
Complete college service activities
Attend professional development workshops
Model excellence for our students
Help mentor adjunct sociology instructors
Act as an academic advisor to students