Faculty - Political Science/Sociology Instructor
Feather River College Portal
Full-time
On-site
Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
$73,744 - $131,551 USD yearly
Job Description
Under general supervision of the Vice President of Instruction and within the Liberal Arts and Sciences Division, the Political Science/Sociology Instructor will teach classes in the areas of both Political Science and Sociology, where the majority of students enroll to satisfy general education requirements. In addition to any area of specialization, the person in this position should have experience teaching students of different academic levels and diverse backgrounds and should have a repertoire of effective teaching methods. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of program development, including course development, scheduling, student academic advising, and working collaboratively with other faculty. FRC recognizes that fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus plays a role in the institution’s success and innovation. The College encourages and embraces applications representing diversity of background, perspective, culture, and experience. CLASSIFICATION : FLSA Exempt Faculty Tenure track 10 months Date Modified: February 2026
Desirable Qualifications
Ability to teach cross-disciplinary courses (e.g., ethnic studies) and/or programs within areas closely related to Sociology and Political Science. Community college teaching experience. Earned Ph.D. Online teaching experience and/or knowledge of online learning management systems, specifically Canvas. Experience integrating technology and supplemental learning support in classroom instruction.
Required Qualifications
Political Science: master’s in political science, government, or international relations OR bachelor’s in any of the above AND master’s in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, and any ethnic studies, Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.) OR the equivalent OR Sociology: master’s in sociology OR bachelor’s in sociology AND master’s in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work or psychology OR the equivalent Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic and socio-economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
Under general supervision of the Vice President of Instruction and within the Liberal Arts and Sciences Division, the Political Science/Sociology Instructor will teach classes in the areas of both Political Science and Sociology, where the majority of students enroll to satisfy general education requirements. In addition to any area of specialization, the person in this position should have experience teaching students of different academic levels and diverse backgrounds and should have a repertoire of effective teaching methods. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of program development, including course development, scheduling, student academic advising, and working collaboratively with other faculty. FRC recognizes that fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus plays a role in the institution’s success and innovation. The College encourages and embraces applications representing diversity of background, perspective, culture, and experience. CLASSIFICATION : FLSA Exempt Faculty Tenure track 10 months Date Modified: February 2026
Desirable Qualifications
Ability to teach cross-disciplinary courses (e.g., ethnic studies) and/or programs within areas closely related to Sociology and Political Science. Community college teaching experience. Earned Ph.D. Online teaching experience and/or knowledge of online learning management systems, specifically Canvas. Experience integrating technology and supplemental learning support in classroom instruction.
Required Qualifications
Political Science: master’s in political science, government, or international relations OR bachelor’s in any of the above AND master’s in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, and any ethnic studies, Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.) OR the equivalent OR Sociology: master’s in sociology OR bachelor’s in sociology AND master’s in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work or psychology OR the equivalent Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic and socio-economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.