Job Opportunities
The Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP) provides a free career center for members and non-members to browse current job opportunities related to sociology. Please remember to contact each employer individually if you would like more information about a job listing. SSSP hopes you find this service valuable.
Jobs are posted by deadline date. Those with the closest deadline will be posted first. Please refer to the table of contents below for a list of active job postings by category:
Visiting Assistant Professor (Sociology)
Institution: Stonehill College
Department: Sociology
Job Description: 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.
Posted: 2/10/26
Run Date: 5/10/26
Part-Time Instructors (Sociology)
Institution: University of West Georgia
Department: Sociology
Job Description: The University of West Georgia is recruiting instructors to teach online and in-person sociology classes. Instructors must have at least 18 graduate credit hours in sociology to be considered. Fall 2026 class needs include: Introductory Sociology, Social Problems, Social Inequality, Social Psychology, Research Methods, Housing and Homelessness, Violence against women, Sociology of Education, and American Class System. UWG pays $3,600 per course and course descriptions can be viewed online via the UWG Undergraduate Catalog. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Elroi Windsor at ewindsor@westga.edu for details.
Posted: 4/23/25
Run Date: 7/23/26
