Adjunct Instructor, Sociology

Manhattanville University is seeking adjunct professors to teach courses in Sociology for the Fall 2026 semester (August 31 - December 18). If the Fall semester is successful, there may be the possibility of future employment. Courses will be fully in-person at Manhattanville University, with preferred meeting dates on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Upper-level courses can run one day per week starting at 1:50 PM or later. Course size is 25 students or less.

About the role

The Introduction to Sociology course must be taught in Fall 2026. Candidates may apply to teach one or more of the following courses:

• SOC.1001 Introduction to Sociology
  This course provides an overview of the broad scope of the discipline of sociology. Basic concepts and theories will be discussed as students are introduced to the major fields of study within sociology. The sociological perspective, as a useful view of the human condition, will serve as the central theme of the course.
• SOC 2001: Gender in the Global Perspective
  In a global world, gender is a central aspect of our lives and is often accepted as natural and unchanging. This course adopts a sociological perspective to examine gender as a social construct, exploring how it functions at the level of a social system, structuring life chances and experiences, often creating extreme inequality. The focus will be global, including an investigation of women's experiences, power, and status across cultures.
• SOC 2075: Models of Social & Economic Justice
  This course examines current issues of justice, conflict, and social change through explorations of different social movements, individual actors, and social policies. It studies how the solidarity economy, advocacy, activism, and community organizing are used across political struggles to achieve social and economic justice.
• SOC 2076: History of Social Action
  This course examines the history, legacy, and resistance to oppression of various social groups and individuals. Topics may include feminist, anti-racist, labor, LGBTQ, and global justice movements. The course addresses both theoretical and practical perspectives on social action, encouraging critical thinking about past and current social conditions.
• SOC.2078 Social Problems
  An examination of major social issues from a sociological perspective. Topics include corporate power, inequalities of race, gender, and class; the changing structure of work; crime and punishment; homelessness; poverty and social welfare; media, ideology, and public policy; and the role of government in addressing social problems.
• SOC 3010: Family & Society
  A consideration of factors in self-understanding and interpersonal relations; changing roles of men, women, and children; problems of family life; socialization of children; the influence of school and community interaction, including parent-teacher relationships; and similarities and differences in familial lifestyles.
• SOC 3081: Education in Society
  An exploration of the anthropology of education, covering both formal and informal education—from early childhood socialization to the role of schools in various cultural and geographic contexts. Key questions include: What is a cultural analysis of schooling? How do theories of culture, power, and society inform educational processes? How can such analysis contribute to a more socially just educational system? Students will incorporate their own research interests into discussions and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach well-organized classes and present other learning opportunities for students in accordance with student learning outcomes for the course.
• Create and share syllabus/syllabi with students and the Dean's Office, posting it on the University's Learning Management Software (LMS), Brightspace.
• Post assignment grades in Brightspace for students to track their academic progress.
• Hold two hours of Office Hours for students (can be a mix of in-person and online).
• Use Manhattanville email for correspondence with students, faculty, and staff; respond to email in a timely fashion.
• Submit Roster Reconciliations, Mid-Term, and Final Grades by appropriate deadlines.
• File Retention Alerts when student concerns arise.
• Uphold and comply with faculty duties as described in Section V of the Faculty Handbook: General Faculty Duties and Academic Opportunities.
• Be familiar with the College Catalog and Faculty Handbook.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Sociology.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Subject matter expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Brightspace or a similar LMS.

Pay

$3,375 - $3,675 per semester.

Schedule

• Teaching time: 2.5 hours per week.
• Office hours: 2 hours per week.

Benefits

• Eligibility for tuition remission after one year of employment.
• Ability to make elective contributions to the TIAA 403(b) retirement account.
• Membership in the credit union.