Adjunct Sociology Instructor

Westfield State Foundation, Inc.; Town of Westfield (NY); On-site; USD 6,900 - 8,400; Part time

Job summary

Westfield State University seeks an qualified adjunct instructor to teach SOCI 106 - Individuals & Society (Honors) for the Spring 2027 semester. The class meets in person on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:25 to 11:15 a.m., with the course offered as an Honors section within the WISE curriculum.

The candidate should hold a master's degree in sociology or a related field, and prior college teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sociology or closely related field is required or preferred.
• College-level teaching experience is preferred.
• Candidates should have expertise in sociology, social theory, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach SOCI 106 - Individuals & Society (Honors) for Spring 2027.
• Deliver in-person instruction on scheduled days (Mon, Wed, Fri 10:25–11:15).
• Prepare, deliver, assess coursework, and engage students in class discussions.

Skills

Master's degree in Sociology

College-level teaching experience

Sociology / social theory expertise

Education

Master's degree in Sociology or related field

Job description

Adjunct Sociology Instructor

Campus Title: Adjunct Sociology Instructor

Department: Criminal Justice

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Part-time Temporary / Starting January 2027

Supervision Received: Reports to the Chair of the Criminal Justice Department

Supervision Exercised: None

Salary: According to MSCA contract guidelines:

• Unit Member per credit $2,549.59
• Non-Unit Member per credit $1,693.32

General Statement of Duties:

Westfield State University is seeking a qualified adjunct instructor to teach the following course during the Spring 2027 semester:

SOCI 106 - Individuals & Society (Honors)

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:25 - 11:15 a.m.

Modality: In person

SOCI 106 introduces students to classic theoretical perspectives in the social sciences and their application to the relationship between individuals and society in contemporary social and cultural contexts. The course draws on influential thinkers from sociology and related disciplines to examine how individuals live and act within social structures and how those structures influence human experience. Authors may include W.E.B. Du Bois, émile Durkheim, Karl Marx, George Herbert Mead, Margaret Mead, Georg Simmel, Adam Smith, Alexis de Tocqueville, Max Weber, and others.

The course fulfills the Individuals in Context domain of Westfield State University's WISE general education curriculum and will be offered as an Honors course.

Job Requirements:

• A master's degree or higher in Sociology or a closely related field.
• College-level teaching experience is also preferred.
• Candidates should have appropriate academic or professional expertise in sociology, social theory, or a related area.

Additional Information:

Disability Accommodations: Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.