Visiting Assistant Professor - Sociology Job Cullowhee North Carolina USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Visiting Assistant Professor - Sociology - 001668
Location: Cullowhee

Western Carolina University is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology for a nine‑month, fixed‑term appointment beginning August 2026. The position is in the Department of Anthropology & Sociology on the main Cullowhee campus.

Position Summary

The Visiting Assistant Professor will teach a 3–4 course load within the university’s undergraduate sociology program. All sociological specialties are considered; preference will be given to candidates with expertise in health sociology, global and transnational sociology, organizational and industrial sociology, or related areas.

Qualifications

Minimum:
Master’s degree in Sociology or ABD status in Sociology by 8/1/2026.
Preferred:
Ph.D. in Sociology or a related discipline.

Position Type

Time‑Limited Full‑Time, nine‑month fixed term.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Letter of application

Current CV

Teaching statement (no more than two pages)

List of three professional references with complete contact information

Unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master’s level and higher*.

* All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript in addition to your master’s degree transcript, if applicable.

AA/EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina.

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227‑7218 or email .

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