"Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology"

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1948, Stonehill is a private Catholic college located just 22 miles from downtown Boston on a beautiful 384-acre campus in Easton, Massachusetts. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, the College engages its 2,500+ students in 80+ rigorous academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional fields.

Faithful to the Holy Cross tradition in education, Stonehill College is committed to developing the moral, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social competencies of its students and seeks to build and sustain a campus community that embraces diversity and inclusion in its teaching, learning, living, and working. Stonehill values the diversity of persons, opinions, and cultural and religious perspectives. In fulfillment of its motto, Lux et Spes (“Light and Hope”), the College cultivates in its students the competence to think, act, and lead with courage towards creating a more just and compassionate world.

The Sociology and Anthropology Department at Stonehill College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology position to begin in August 2026. We seek candidates who are enthusiastic about teaching and mentoring undergraduates and who demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of social justice in higher education.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The teaching load for visiting faculty is four courses per semester. For the Fall 2026 semester, the successful candidate will be expected to teach two sections of Introduction to Sociology, a sociological theories course, and a research methods course. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong record of teaching Introduction to Sociology and with expertise that complements existing departmental strengths.

Education & Experience

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Sociology or a related discipline. ABD candidates will be considered if they have relevant experience and an established plan to complete the degree by August 1, 2026.

Applicants are asked to complete the online application and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one example of scholarly work, and a teaching portfolio. The teaching portfolio should include evidence of teaching experience, course syllabi, and a statement of teaching philosophy. In the teaching philosophy statement, applicants should describe how social justice informs their teaching materials and methods. References will be requested prior to interviews.

https://jobs.stonehill.edu/postings/26190

Review of applications will begin on March 5, 2026. This position will remain open until filled. Please email inquiries to Jungyun Gill (jgill@stonehill.edu), Chair of the Sociology and Anthropology Department.

Applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. Stonehill College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.