Sociology Lecturer — Teach Social Problems & Methods

Purdue University Northwest; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University Northwest’s Department of Behavioral Sciences invites applications for a Lecturer of Sociology to begin August 2027. This position requires a PhD in Sociology by the start date. ABDs will be considered.

Candidates must be able to perform high-quality teaching of introduction to sociology and social problems as well as be willing to perform service and participate in professional development activities. College teaching experience is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Sociology by start date.
• ABD candidates considered.
• Must teach introduction to sociology and social problems with high quality.
• Willing to perform service and participate in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory sociology and social problems courses.
• Engage in service to the department/university.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment.

Skills

College teaching experience

Course planning

Research methods knowledge

Statistics knowledge

Race and ethnicity knowledge

Social inequality understanding

Education

PhD in Sociology

ABD considered

Job description

Purdue University Northwest’s Department of Behavioral Sciences invites applications for a Lecturer of Sociology to begin August 2027. This position requires a PhD in Sociology by the start date. ABDs will be considered.

Candidates must be able to perform high-quality teaching of introduction to sociology and social problems as well as be willing to perform service and participate in professional development activities. College teaching experience is required.