Title: Sociology Lecturer Pool Search

Executive Area: Academic Affairs

College/School/MBU: Social & Behavioral Sciences

Department: Sociology

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Part Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

The 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.

Essential Functions

Workload will consist of:
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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Teaching 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 Information

Total salary $8,195 per course

Special Instructions for Applicants

To apply, please submit your application online and include the following materials:
(a) letter of interest identifying your Sociology subject teaching areas of interest/expertise and
(b) curriculum vitae or resume and
(c) the names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Please address any questions to the Department Chair, David Cort dcort@soc.umass.edu.

We will review applications until positions are filled. Applicants should be aware that a teaching assignment is not guaranteed and that assignments may not be offered in the order candidates enter the pool, as openings for different classes occur at different times. While our in- person and online programs operate year-round, our primary needs are during the fall and spring semesters on the Amherst campus.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.