Part-Time Lecturer Position(s) in Sociology

Description The Department of Sociology at Tufts University invites applications for a part-time lecturer position for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 academic year. We seek qualified instructors to teach up to four courses over the two semesters. Part-time lecturers teaching three or more courses per academic year are eligible for benefits. Course Areas: Courses taught in Fall 2026 will include Gender & Society and Social Movements. Candidates may propose courses in their areas of expertise for Spring 2027. While departmental needs may vary by semester, there is a strong preference for courses related to law, public policy, and inequality. Courses typically meet twice weekly. Examples of courses of interest include, but are not limited to: Social Policy Inequality and Stratification Sociology of Gender Social Movements Qualifications Required: Doctorate in Sociology or a related field (ABD candidates will be considered) College-level teaching experience Application Instructions All applications must be submitted via Interfolio at Please submit: Cover letter addressing qualifications for teaching the proposed course(s) Curriculum vitae Sample or tentative syllabus for proposed course(s) Teaching evaluations Two confidential letters of recommendation (submitted directly by letter writers through Interfolio) Timeline: Review of applications will begin on March 4, 2026, and continue until the position(s) are filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Contact: Questions about the position may be directed to Department Administrator John LiBassi at . Per the Part-time Lecturer Collective Bargaining Agreement the per course rate for AY 2026-2027 is $9,669.

Created: 2026-03-17