Lecturer Pool for Department of Sociology AY 26-27

Part-time lecturer pool position for Fall Semester 2026 and/or Spring Semester 2027. Appointments will be made from this pool as openings arise.

About the Department

The Sociology Department consists of 8 tenure-track faculty, 10 lecture faculty, and over 600 undergraduate majors from diverse backgrounds. The program emphasizes social diversity, critical thinking, and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more of the following courses:
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Social Theory
  • Research Methods
  • Social Psychology
  • Social Policy
  • Work and Professions
  • Sociology of Education
  • Social Inequality
  • Environmental Sociology
  • Sociology of Sport
  • Medical Sociology
  • Sociology of Organizations
  • Sociology of Emotions
• Courses may be taught at the Hayward campus, Concord Center, and/or online.
• All teaching duties must be performed within the state of California.

Pay

Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. The salary schedule for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is as follows:

• Lecturer AY (Range 2): $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer AY (Range 3): $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer AY (Range 4): $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer AY (Range 5): $8,593 - $15,211

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range.

Schedule

• Fall Semester begins August 17, 2026
• Spring Semester begins January 19, 2027

Qualifications

• Minimum: Master’s degree in Sociology or a closely related field.
• Preferred: PhD in Sociology or a closely related field (ABD considered).
• Preferred: Experience teaching in a multicultural university setting.

Positions open until filled. Applications are considered on a continuous basis.