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Job Posting Title
Visiting Lecturer in Sociology
Job Description Summary
Faculty
Job Description
The Sociology Department at Wellesley College seeks a visiting lecturer to teach two classes in Spring semester 2025 (classes run from 1/21/2025 - 5/9/2025):
SOC 102 -The Sociological Perspective: An Introduction to Sociology
SOC 209 - Social Inequality
Candidates must show evidence of their potential for success in undergraduate teaching. PhD in Sociology preferred; qualified ABD candidates will be considered.
Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.
This position is in a collective bargaining unit represented by Wellesley Organized Academic Workers - UAW (WOAW-UAW).
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and a sample syllabus. Names and contact information for three references should be submitted along with the application.
Please direct inquiries to department chair Markella Rutherford: mrutherford@wellesley.edu . Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2024.
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Fixed (Fixed Term)
Time Type
Part time
EEO Statement
At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas-the best solutions-draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.
Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the diversity of the college community and the curriculum . Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.
