Sociology Lecturer Pool Search

About the Role

The Department of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field, or a master's with commensurate professional experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Experience mentoring/advising undergraduates

Pay

Total salary $8,195 per course