Job description

Salary: $49,550.00 – $61,050.00 Annually

Job Type: Faculty Full Time

Job Number: 2605 F 028

Location: Wharton Campus, 911 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX

Department: Academic Instruction’s Area

Closing: 9/7/2026 10:00 AM Central

General Description

Teaching location and hours are subject to change during employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success. Pay for this position is based on a 9 month contract. Anticipated start date is January 2027. (Masters: $49,550 – $54,550; Doctorate: $56,050-61,050)
The permanent responsibility of a faculty member is to provide the most effective instruction possible in his/her discipline. Supervision is received from appropriate supervisor. The faculty member works to insure that his/her instruction is meeting the educational needs of students. The full job description can be viewed on the Wharton County Junior College Website at www.wcjc.edu.

Requirements

This position requires a master’s degree (in Sociology or other discipline) and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Sociology from a regionally accredited institution. This position requires credentials that meet minimum requirements for teaching at the post-secondary level set by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Texas Education Agency, and accrediting agencies for individual programs. A criminal background check is also required.

How to apply

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1) Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a master’s degree (in Sociology or other discipline) and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Sociology.
2) Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3) Cover Letter

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.

To apply, please visit