Sociology Lecturer Pool Search
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, College Lecturer, Academic
Title: Sociology Lecturer Pool Search
Executive Area: Academic Affairs
College/School/MBU: Social & Behaviorals Sciences
Department: Sociology
Work Location: Amherst
Schedule: Part Time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Job SummaryThe Department of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst https://www.umass.edu/sociology/is seeking to build a pool of non-tenure track adjunct faculty members who can teach one or two on-campus, in-person courses for the Department during the Spring 2027 semester, or future academic term(s). The possibility of teaching additional courses in future semesters is dependent upon funding, departmental instructional need and candidate availability.
The Department is seeking candidates with experience in teaching Sociology and related courses. Potential courses for the academic year may include large introductory courses, statistics, and specialized courses in the areas of race and racism, deviance, and gender.
- Teaching undergraduate sociology course(s)
- Mentoring/advising undergraduates
- Maintaining your Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) certification each semester.
- Contacting the Department Chair within 24 hours with any student concerns or issues.
- Checking UMass email every 24 business hours during the semester you are teaching.
- Responding to UMass student email within 24 business hours.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field, or a master's with commensurate professional experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work with diverse populations and experience mentoring/advising undergraduates. Visit our website https://www.umass.edu/sociology/for more information about the department.
Working ConditionsWork is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.
Work Schedule and Work ArrangementTeaching schedules may vary from one semester to another, depending on program needs, resource availability, and enrollment demand. The Department Chair and Academic Program Manager will assign workloads and schedules each semester.
Salary InformationTotal salary $8,195 per course
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