Adjunct Instructor Sociology

Assumption University; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office space

Email access

Voicemail support

Job summary

Assumption University in Worcester, MA seeks 2–3 adjuncts for Spring 2027 to teach five in-person sociology courses (SOC 121, SOC 122, SOC 206, SOC 250, SOC 216). Classes meet M/W/F with distinct times and a Jan 19–May 10 semester window. Each course is capped at 30 students and the final exam week is included.

Compensation is $4,000 per class. Adjuncts are provided with office space, email, voicemail, and department support, with opportunities to teach additional courses in Fall 2027 and future

Qualifications

• PhD in Sociology preferred
• ABD candidates with teaching experience will be considered
• Terminal master's degree in Sociology or related field with teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Teach five in-person sociology sections (SOC 121, SOC 122, SOC 206, SOC 250, SOC 216) for Spring 2027
• Maintain class sizes up to 30 students per section
• Provide quality teaching with university resources and support

Job description

Description

The Sociology and Criminology Department at Assumption University seeks to hire 2-3 adjuncts for the spring 2027 semester to teach, in person, one section of SOC 121: Principles of Sociology; one section of SOC 122: Social Problems; one section of SOC 206: Sociology of Urban Life; one section of SOC 250: Public Sociology; and one section of SOC 216: Racial and Ethnic Relations. All classes meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. SOC 121 meets from 10:30-11:20am; SOC 122 from 12:30-1:20PM; SOC 206 1:30-2:20pm; and SOC 216 and SOC 250 meet from 11:30am-12:20pm. Courses are capped at 30 students. Class meetings for the spring 2027 semester run from January 19 to May 10, which includes the final exam week. Compensation is $4,000 per class.

Adjuncts are welcomed as important contributors to the department and our students, and are provided with office space, email, voicemail, and support and resources needed for quality teaching. Successful candidates will be offered the opportunity to teach additional courses in Fall 2027 and in future semesters as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required.

MENTAL DEMANDS

The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.

About Assumption University

St. John Paul II wrote: “Man’s creation by God ‘in his own image’ confers upon every human person an eminent dignity; it also postulates the fundamental equality of all human beings.” Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, and disrespect. As such, and in compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, as well as other legally protected status, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.

Requirements

• Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.
• Applicants with a PhD in Sociology or a related field are preferred. ABD graduate students with prior teaching experience will also be considered, as will those with a terminal master’s degree in Sociology or a related field and prior teaching experience.