"Part-Time Lecturer Position(s) in Sociology"

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

Required:

• Doctorate in Sociology or a related field (ABD candidates will be considered)
• College-level teaching experience

All applications must be submitted via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/181530. 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 john.libassi@tufts.edu.

Per the Part-time Lecturer Collective Bargaining Agreement the per course rate for AY 2026-2027 is $9,669.

Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally.

Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here.