Visiting Lecturer of Sociology

Visiting Lecturer of Sociology
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA
Full-Time

The Department of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites candidates to apply for a one year visiting full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Lecturer to start in the Fall Semester, September 2021. This full-time appointment includes full benefits. Primary responsibilities are to provide high quality teaching (75%) and service (25%) to the department. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The regular teaching load for this position will be three courses per semester, and will include teaching both Introduction to Sociology and elective courses. Area of specialization is open.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MA in Sociology or related field; PhD preferred.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications received by April 10,2021 will receive full consideration. Applications may continue to be reviewed after that date; however, the position will close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Statement/Philosophy
• Evidence of Teaching
• Diversity Statement
• * Names and email addresses of three references will also be required during the application process. The references will be notified and should upload recommendation letters. Only recommendation letters that are uploaded to the system by the referee will be accepted. Emailed or hardcopy letters will not be accepted.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/822/lowell/en-us/job/507528/visiting-lecturer-of-sociology

About University of Massachusetts Lowell:
UMass Lowell is a public university committed to preparing our students for work in the real world— solving real problems and helping real people— by providing an affordable high-quality education. US News and World Report ranks UMass Lowell among the top 200 research universities in the country, and our rankings have been consistently rising. Just 25 miles north of Boston, UMass Lowell faculty benefit both from the rich cultural and community life of the city of Lowell as well as from participation in the broader academic networks in metropolitan Boston.

UMass Lowell is an equal education/employment opportunity institution dedicated to building a diverse community. We strongly encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.