- The Department of Sociology at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach courses in Community and Society, Introduction to Sociology, and International and Global Sociology, Law and Society, among other potential openings. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. Santa Clara University is on the quarter system, and the quarters are 10 weeks long with an 11th week for final examinations. This is an applicant pool; as such, positions are hired as needed. The successful candidate will teach no more than 2 courses in any quarter and no more than four courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. All classes will be presented in- person, however, if the county health and university health conditions deteriorate, the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course online.
- The Department of Sociology in the AddRan College of Liberal Arts at Texas Christian University occasionally has openings for part-time temporary adjunct instructors. Applying for a part-time teaching appointment in sociology would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises. The applicant must have taken and completed successfully at least 18 graduate level hours in the social sciences or humanities area in which they are teaching.
- The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for an open faculty position to begin August 1, 2026, for a scientist who can contribute to the domain of Applied Health Innovation for Societal Impact. This is a full-time equivalent position with a 50% instruction (12 credit hour), 45% research, and 5% service effort expectation per academic year. We are seeking applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology (tenure track) with a focus on Genomics, Epigenetics and Biomes. The ideal candidate will investigate gene-environment interactions to advance evolutionary and biocultural understandings of human and animal health while complementing archaeological and ecological approaches to population health. They will simultaneously contribute to cross-disciplinary research, teaching and service in health-related fields.
- The Department of Sociology & Social Work at Hope College in Holland, Michigan seeks applicants for an adjunct faculty position. General responsibilities include, but may not be limited to: prepare and execute all work for assigned class including syllabi preparation, instruction delivery, and student assessment; maintain regular, published office hours for students.
- Lone Star College seeks applicants for an Adjunct Faculty position in Sociology. It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning. Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Lone Star College accepts application material year-round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. Adjunct (part-time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.
- The University of Louisville's Department of Sociology is seeking qualified candidates to teach undergraduate courses in sociology. At a minimum, candidates must have teaching experience and a graduate degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in sociology.
- The University of Hong Kong invites applications for appointment as Professor / Associate Professor in Demography / Population Studies in the Department of Sociology, to commence on January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. Exceptionally outstanding candidates may be considered for appointment on direct tenure terms subject to the University’s approval. The successful candidate may entrust with leadership roles in the recently established HKU Research Hub of Population Studies. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Demography or Sociology, and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and academic leadership. Candidates should have a strong scholarly track record, including high-quality research and publications in leading academic journals, and demonstrate the ability to contribute to the Department’s research and teaching in population-related areas. The Department is particularly interested in applicants with expertise in areas such as low fertility societies, family and life-course dynamics, migration, health and mortality, and computational, digital or AI-related approaches to population research. We welcome applicants with diverse theoretical and methodological approaches, preferably with an Asian focus.
- The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a joint appointment as Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Statistics in HKU Business School and the School of Computing and Data Science, to commence as soon as possible. Appointment will be made on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates at Professor/Associate Professor level may be considered for appointment on tenure terms.
- The Galen College of Nursing is seeking applicants for an Adjunct Sociology Instructor. Part-time Arts & Science Faculty are responsible for facilitating learning and learner development; using assessment and evaluation strategies; participating in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; evaluating program outcomes; developing and functioning as a leader and change agent; and functioning within the educational environment. This role must be fulfilled in accordance with rules and regulations of the state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies.
- MassBay Community College is seeking a part-time Sociology faculty member to join the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences and teach a variety of in-person, first- and second-year Sociology courses, including Introduction to Sociology and Drugs and Society on site at our Early College high school partners at Waltham High School, Framingham High School, and Milford High School.
- Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) invites applications for a full-time, 10-month faculty appointment to support its Social Work program, beginning Fall 2026. The Bachelor of Science in Social Work Program at SEMO is CSWE Accredited and is currently developing a fully online option. The successful candidate will assist in the development and delivery of the online option and ensure CSWE standards are maintained across the curriculum. Candidates should demonstrate a student-centered professional focus, a strong commitment to social work education, and dedication to social work values and ethics. The area of specialization is open. The position includes teaching undergraduate Social Work general practice courses in both face-to-face and online formats. Additional responsibilities include academic advising and mentoring of students; service to the department, college, university through committee work; public service; recruitment and retention activities; and on-campus engagement. Candidate appointed at the rank of assistant professor is expected to maintain an active research agenda and demonstrate scholarly productivity within the field of social work.
- The Department of Sociology at National Taiwan University invites applications for up to two full-time faculty position at all ranks beginning from February 1, 2027. Area of specialization is open. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in sociology or a related field and have published (or received an acceptance for) at least one peer-reviewed journal article within the last five years.
- The Department of Sociology at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool. This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available. Appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Applicants must be available on very short notice.
- Bentley University is always seeking qualified candidates for current and future openings as Adjunct Lecturers in the Sociology Department. We encourage all qualified applicants to put their application into this pool for future consideration. The Department of Sociology seeks applicants for adjunct positions teaching an introductory Sociology courses for upcoming semesters.
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