Education / Teaching, University Professor, Adult Education
Listed on 2026-03-03
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Adult Education, Academic, Faculty
Tufts University:
School of Arts & Sciences:
Sociology
Location
Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
Open Date
Feb 11, 2026
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$9,669.00 per course per semester
Description
The Department of Sociology at Tufts University invites applications for a part-time lecturer position for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 academic year. We seek qualified instructors to teach up to four courses over the two semesters. Part-time lecturers teaching three or more courses per academic year are eligible for benefits.
Course Areas:
Courses taught in Fall 2026 will include Gender & Society and Social Movements. Candidates may propose courses in their areas of expertise for Spring 2027. While departmental needs may vary by semester, there is a strong preference for courses related to law, public policy, and inequality. Courses typically meet twice weekly. Examples of courses of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Social Policy
- Inequality and Stratification
- Sociology of Gender
- Social Movements
Qualifications
Required:
- Doctorate in Sociology or a related field (ABD candidates will be considered)
- College-level teaching experience
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted via Interfolio at Please submit:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications for teaching the proposed course(s)
- Curriculum vitae
- Sample or tentative syllabus for proposed course(s)
- Teaching evaluations
- Two confidential letters of recommendation (submitted directly by letter writers through Interfolio)
Timeline:
Review of applications will begin on March 4, 2026, and continue until the position(s) are filled.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.
Contact:
Questions about the position may be directed to Department Administrator John LiBassi assi.
Per the Part-time Lecturer Collective Bargaining Agreement the per course rate for AY is $9,669.
Required
Preferred
Job Industries
- Other
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