Adjunct Faculty - Sociology

In surveying the grounds of what is now Wittenberg University, the Rev. Ezra Keller, the college's first president and founder, remarked: "This is a lovely spot for a literary institution." Today, that lovely spot encompasses more than 100 acres of rolling hills and hollows in southwestern Ohio, with architecturally distinctive structures that embrace Wittenberg's past and provide a beautiful backdrop to the teaching excellence and Lutheran-affiliated learning environment that has defined Wittenberg University since its founding in 1845.

Nationally recognized for accessible professors, engaging classroom experiences, service opportunities, and valued athletics traditions, Wittenberg is home to 1,500 students, 60 majors, minors and special programs, three graduate programs, and 25 varsity sports.

The Department of Sociology at Wittenberg University seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Sociology 101 (an introductory course emphasizing the social construction of culture and social structure, socialization, forms of social stratification, and emphasizing the use the "sociological imagination" to connect personal experiences to broader socio-historical patterns) in the Fall 2026 semester beginning August 24th. Courses can be taught either in-person or online for lectures 2 or 3 times per week, depending on the instructor's schedule.

To express interest, please submit your information electronically through our online application process described.

A Master's in sociology is required, while a Ph.D. in sociology is preferred. For questions, please contact Dr. David Nibert, Chair, Department of Sociology, dnibert.

Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website. In that spirit, we are especially interested in receiving applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community.  to view our Title IX policies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for community and belonging as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Wittenberg University participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

To submit your information, please create an account on our online application system then, upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format.

• Resume or CV.
• Unofficial transcript from the institution where you completed your most advanced degree. Upon hire, an official transcript will be required to finalize employment.
• The names, addresses, and phone numbers for three professional references.

Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at  or email hure-mail.