Temporary Faculty Sociology

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 558,000 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University is seeking a Temporary Faculty member for Sociology. Responsibilities include teaching SOCI 2232 Introduction to Social Services and SOCI 3232 Human Behavior and the Social Environment in person on the Statesboro campus for fall 2026. Candidates must have a Master's in Sociology or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours. This is a full-time position with a salary commensurate with experience, offering a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Masters in Sociology or Social Work or a related field with 18 graduate hours.
• Willingness to engage with student success initiatives.
• Commitment to best practices in instruction and curriculum design.

Responsibilities

• Teach SOCI 2232 and SOCI 3232 in person on Statesboro campus.
• Engage in research and mentorship relevant to the discipline.

Skills

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Human Relations

Education

Masters in Sociology or Social Work

18 graduate semester hours in Sociology or Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Applications

Job description

Temporary Faculty Sociology

Job ID: 297753

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state’s largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, it has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses – the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville – Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth.

Georgia Southern is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Job Summary

Reporting to the department chair, the part-time instructor position requires teaching SOCI 2232 Introduction to Social Services and SOCI 3232 Human Behavior and the Social Environment in person on the Statesboro campus. The position is for fall 2026 only.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Masters in Sociology or Social Work or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Sociology or Social Work
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work
• Experience in the Social Services field
• Experience teaching a social work/social services/human services related class

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Abilities: Consistently exhibit engaging customer service; Ability to support various constituencies served by the University; Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for the specific position.

Knowledge: Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support the University’s mission for student success.

Skills: Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills.

Contact Information

Dr. Ted Brimeyer
[e-mail]
912‑478‑5621
For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at 877‑251‑2644 or [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478‑6947.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.