Adjunct Faculty Evening, Sociology, AY 2025-2026

Salem State University; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem State University invites applications for adjunct professors to teach Sociology. Roles may include introductory courses and others aligned with the candidate's expertise and program needs. Experience with high school students in college courses is a plus through the Early College program.

Onsite in Salem, MA, this position emphasizes collaboration with faculty, student mentorship, and service to the university community. Background checks apply; H1B sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and teaching experience essential.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and collegiality.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, supervision, and advising; strong leadership in community engagement and university service.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to deliver sociology courses and support student success.
• Contribute to program development and participate in student advising and mentoring.

Skills

Teaching experience

Collaboration

Supervision and advising

Community engagement leadership

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

Salem State University is seeking adjunct professors with interest and experience teaching Sociology. Teaching assignments may include intro to Soc; other courses will depend upon the expertise of the candidate and needs of the program. Occasionally, sections include high school students taking college courses through the Salem State Early College program, so experience working with high school students is highly desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with faculty, in a school with future-directed leadership and a collective focus on academic excellence, success of our students and faculty development.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and collegiality
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, supervision, and advising
• Strength and potential for excellence and leadership in community engagement and university services

Working Location

This is an onsite positionin Salem, MA with some on-campus, in-person responsibilities.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email [e-mail].