Adjunct Professor of Sociology--Spring 2026

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Teaneck, NJTemporaryPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

Teaneck, NJTemporaryNo compensation foundPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Location

Teaneck, NJ

Schedule

Temporary

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Job overview

Fairleigh Dickinson University is hiring an Adjunct Professor of Sociology--Spring 2026. Fairleigh Dickinson University's Department of Social Sciences, History, and Criminal Justice seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach Sociology sections starting in Spring 2026. The role involves teaching two sections of Introduction to Sociology, with each section being 3 credit hours. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Sociology, but advanced degree holders or advanced graduate students with university teaching experience are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates bring Ph.D. In Sociology. Important skills include Teaching.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Teaching

Qualifications

Satisfactory Background CheckSign Waiver Authorizing Background CheckProduce Social Security CardPh.D. In SociologyAdvanced Degree in SociologyAdvanced Graduate School StudentTeaching Experience in a University Setting

Full job description

Job Summary:

The Department of Social Sciences, History, and Criminal Justice (part of the Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences) at Fairleigh Dickinson University (https://www.fdu.edu/) is looking for part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach sections of Sociology starting in Spring 2026. Sections are 3 credit hours and meet Monday-Thursday, Tuesday-Friday, or as a double block on different days including Wednesday. At this time, we are looking for someone to teach two sections of Introduction to Sociology.

Required Qualifications:

The ideal candidate would have a Ph.D. in Sociology. We will be happy to consider you if you have an advanced degree in Sociology and/or are an advanced graduate school student with teaching experience in a University setting.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research interests and teaching interests/philosophy, as well as the names and contact information of three references.

Questions? Email Chris Sobczak ([email protected]), Administrative Assistant of Social Sciences, History, and Criminal Justice.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

Status: Temporary

Campus: Florham Campus, Madison, NJ

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