Adjunct Faculty - Sociology

Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded in 1920, is a private university whose mission is to prepare students to excel and lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs and has been recognized for academic excellence, nationally and internationally. In addition to its main campus in West Haven, the university has a campus in Tuscany, Italy. Learn more at newhaven.edu.

Adjunct instructors are hired locally or regionally to teach specific courses in which they have particular expertise. They normally teach no more than half of the full-time load. Adjunct instructors receive a letter of appointment for each semester in which they teach; they are paid on a per-course basis. No expectation of continuing employment is implied.

The University of New Haven is searching for adjunct instructors in Sociology to begin in Spring 2027. The position supports the instructional needs of the Psychology and Sociology Department in teaching.

You will:

Teach one or more courses in undergraduate sociology, including Introduction to Sociology

You need:

1. At least a master's degree or Ph.D. in Sociology or a related disciple (e.g. Social Work)

2. At least one year of experience teaching college-level preferred

3. Excellent written and oral communication skills

4. Ability to prepare courses with best pedagogical practice in mind

5. Experience with instructional technology

6. Familiarity with, or the ability to quickly adopt, the Canvas LMS.

Application Process

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The following materials are required: A brief cover letter explaining teaching experience and a CV including a list of courses previously taught.

*The University of New Haven does not provide immigration sponsorship or work authorization assistance for this position. Candidates must possess valid work authorization at the time of application. The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer, and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEP OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.

Note: Compensation for new adjunct faculty begins at $1,200 per credit hour and can increase based on your highest degree earned and prior teaching experience.