Adjunct Professor of Sociology

Adjunct Professor of Sociology – Spring 2026

Job Title:

Adjunct Professor of Sociology – Spring 2026

Salary: $1,150 per credit hour.

Benefits:
Eligibility to contribute to a 403(b) plan, and various fringe benefits including discounts on everyday goods and services, dining and entertainment discounts, plus state benefits such as NJ Sick Leave and State Short‑Term Disability.

Employment type:

Temporary adjunct faculty. Full‑time hours: 3 credit hours per section (two sections).

Location:

Maxwell Becton College of Liberal Arts and Education, Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Teach two sections of Introduction to Sociology beginning Spring 2026. Each section is 3 credit hours and meets Monday–Thursday, Tuesday–Friday, or as a double block on different days, including Wednesday.

• Deliver instructional content and facilitate learning for students in Introduction to Sociology.
• Prepare and grade assignments, examinations, and essays.
• Maintain up‑to‑date teaching materials and stay current with developments in the field of sociology.
• Provide academic support and communication to students throughout the semester.

• Ph.D. in Sociology, or an advanced graduate degree in Sociology, or be an advanced graduate student with significant teaching experience in a university setting.
• Strong teaching experience and a commitment to student learning.

• Prior experience teaching at the university level.

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of research interests.
• Teaching philosophy statement.
• Names and contact information for three references.

Posting Date: 12/15/2025.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and provide a Social Security Card.