Visiting Lecturer of Sociology

Visiting Lecturer of Sociology
Lander University

Lander University invites applicants for a Visiting Lecturer of Sociology to begin in August 2021. A master’s degree in sociology is required, although candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred. The area of specialization is open.

University-level teaching experience is required, with a preference for persons who have taught face to face and online courses. Lander’s Center for Online and Innovative Learning supports on-going training for faculty. The teaching load is 30 hours a year, with 3 distinct preps per semester. This position would involve teaching at the main campus and online.

Position renewal possible.

Sociology courses contribute to B.S. degrees in Criminology, Human Services, and Sociology as well as support minors in such areas as Child and Family Studies and Non-Profit Management.

Located in the upstate region of South Carolina, Lander is a public comprehensive university committed to teaching in a liberal arts environment. Learn more at www.lander.edu. Review of applications begins immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Preference given to completed applications received by Mar. 30.

Send a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy; evidence of teaching effectiveness; unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact information for three references addressed to:

Dr. Ashley Woodiwiss
Chair, Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology
Lander University
320 Stanley Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29649

Electronic submission of materials to dknight@lander.edu is required.

Lander University is a tobacco-free campus.  All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements.

Lander University is committed to equal opportunity employment and being an employer of choice. Lander believes that corresponding differences within the faculty and staff, whether based on ethnicity, race, gender, religion, age, or other experiences, are tremendous assets to the role of Lander as an educational institution and within the community, region, and state. Moreover, Lander is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. As a result, it is the policy and commitment of Lander that it will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or other protected characteristics.  AA / EOE / ADA / Title IX