Sociology Lecturer Pool Search

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 7,000 - 9,400; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking to build a pool of non-tenure track adjunct faculty who can teach one or two on-campus courses for the Spring 2027 semester and future terms.

Ideal candidates will have experience teaching sociology and related courses, with opportunities to teach large introductory courses, statistics, and topics in race and racism, deviance, and gender.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology or related field, or a Master’s with commensurate professional experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and mentor/advised undergraduates.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate sociology course(s).
• Mentor/advise undergraduates.
• Maintain FERPA certification each semester.
• Contact the Department Chair within 24 hours with student concerns.
• Check UMass email every 24 business hours during the teaching term.
• Respond to UMass student email within 24 business hours.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Diversity experience

Mentoring undergraduates

Education

Ph.D. in Sociology or related field; or Master’s with commensurate experience

Job description

Title: Sociology Lecturer Pool Search

Executive Area: Academic Affairs

College/School/MBU: Social & Behaviorals 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

• 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