Adjunct Sociology Instructor

Westfield State Foundation, Inc.; Westfield (MA); In loco; USD 5100 - 7600; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Westfield State University invites applications for an adjunct Sociology Instructor to teach SOCI 106 - Individuals & Society (Honors) in the Spring 2027 semester. The course is scheduled in-person on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, under the Criminal Justice department.

The position is part-time and contingent upon MSCA contract guidelines. The successful candidate will hold a master’s degree in Sociology or a closely related field and have college-level teaching experience.

Competenze

• Master's degree or higher in Sociology or closely related field.
• College-level teaching experience is preferred.
• Academic or professional expertise in sociology, social theory, or related area.

Mansioni

• Teach SOCI 106 - Individuals & Society (Honors) during Spring 2027.
• Deliver in-person classes on Mon/Wed/Fri 10:25–11:15 a.m.
• Contribute to Westfield State University's WISE curriculum requirements.

Conoscenze

Teaching experience

Sociology theory

Formazione

Master's degree or higher in Sociology

Descrizione del lavoro

Adjunct Sociology Instructor

Campus Title: Adjunct Sociology Instructor

Department: Criminal Justice

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Part-time Temporary / Starting January2027

Supervision Received: Reports to the Chair of theCriminal Justice Department

Supervision Exercised: None

Salary: According to MSCA contractguidelines:

• 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 adjunctinstructor to teach the following course during the Spring 2027semester:

SOCI 106 - Individuals & Society(Honors)

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

Modality: In person

SOCI 106 introduces students to classic theoretical perspectives inthe social sciences and their application to the relationshipbetween individuals and society in contemporary social and culturalcontexts. The course draws on influential thinkers from sociologyand related disciplines to examine how individuals live and actwithin social structures and how those structures influence humanexperience. Authors may include W.E.B. Du Bois, émile Durkheim,Karl Marx, George Herbert Mead, Margaret Mead, Georg Simmel, AdamSmith, Alexis de Tocqueville, Max Weber, and others.

The course fulfills the Individuals in Context domain of WestfieldState University's WISE general education curriculum and will beoffered as an Honors course.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Information:

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion ofindividuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability ofreasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is neededto participate in the job application or interview process, pleasecontact Human Resources at [phone] or visit us in the HoraceMann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and reviewof a background check. A criminal record will not automaticallydisqualify an applicant from consideration.