Details

Posted: 2026-05-27

Location: Kinston, North Carolina

Type: Adjunct

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Categories: Academic/Faculty, Social/Behavioral Sciences

Employment Type: Adjunct

Organization Type: Higher Education Institution

Required Education: Master’s

Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Adjunct Sociology Instructor (Online) is responsible for providing quality and engaging instruction to LCC students through the use of online courses, and through other creative modalities as needed to promote successful completion of degree requirements.

Mastery of Subject Matter

Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline
Display ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the field or discipline
Connect the subject matter with related fields
Stay current in the subject matter through professional development; involvement in professional organizations; and attending professional meetings, conferences, and/or workshops
Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate

Teaching Performance

Teach a course load appropriate to the teaching discipline
Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning
Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs
Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, interactive technology, etc., when appropriate
Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate student assignments
Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives

Evaluation of Student Learning

Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives
Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning
Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grades each semester according to established deadlines
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances

Support of College Policies and Procedures

Teach classes as assigned
Ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation
Prepare syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies
Maintain confidentiality of student information
Exercise stewardship of college facilities, materials, and resources
Comply with responsibilities as cited in the Lenoir Community College Catalog, Faculty Handbook, Handbook for Distance Education, Policy Manual, and Procedures Manual

Participation in College, Division, Department, and Program Activities

Participate in meetings as required
Respond in a timely manner to requests for information
Support both part-time and full-time colleagues
Contribute to program, department, and division curriculum development processes
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or as a team member

Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans
Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents
Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of the College

Other Duties

Plan, implement, and evaluate course-specific instruction
Assist division leadership in updating course content or making suggestions for course content updates as needed
Attend meetings scheduled by the Program Chair and other division leadership
Ensure contact information and other items are updated in the course being taught each semester
Utilize the current course shell created by the full-time Sociology Instructor each semester
Input notes and/or alerts in AVISO for students when necessary
Ensure withdrawals are submitted in a timely manner, following the College's attendance policy
Ensure assignments are graded within 1 week of due date
Ensure response to student emails or phone calls within 48 hours (excluding weekends)
Other tasks as assigned by division leadership

Working Conditions

Typical classroom or online/synchronous teaching environment
Infrequent travel if applicable

Qualifications

Master's degree in sociology from an institution accredited by a federally recognized institutional accreditor or a master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in sociology (courses designated as graduate-level sociology courses)
Experience using instructional technologies and teaching online courses is preferred
Previous teaching experience at a high school, community college, or university is preferred