Sociology Part-Time Temporary Faculty Position

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 8,000 students in graduate and undergraduate programs. The University is located in the borough of Kutztown in a charming rural setting, and is within 20 minutes driving time of the diverse metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and within 60 minutes of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.  

The Department of Anthropology and Sociology seeks a part-time Sociologist at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level to teach one class in Spring 2025. The successful candidate will have teaching experience with courses commensurate with the department's needs. Experience teaching in one or more of the following areas is preferred: medical sociology, race and ethnicity, social inequality, family, organizations, deviance, and gender. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth; and service.  

Required: A master’s degree in Sociology or related social science interdisciplinary field and one year of teaching experience; Preferred: A Ph.D. in Sociology. Official transcripts will be required if called for an interview. Please send a letter of interest, C. V., and teaching evaluations electronically to the search chair, Dr. Jason Crockett (crockett@kutztown.edu).  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates.  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a member of the State System of Higher Education. All applicants for employment are subject to a criminal background check.