Lecturer/Adjunct Assistant Professor of Sociology

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:
The Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies at Fayetteville State University offers B.A. and M.A. programs in Sociology and a B.S. program in Interdisciplinary Studies, with minors in Africana Studies and Sociology.

Primary Purpose of the Position:
The fixed-term full-time lecturer/adjunct assistant professor of sociology position is a renewable non-tenure-track 9-month appointment with a possible option to teach summer courses. The department seeks applicants with a commitment to excellence in teaching effectiveness and the ability to teach various sociology courses in both in-class and online settings. The area of specialization is open, but applicants with an academic background in race and ethnicity are preferred.

A master's degree in sociology to be appointed as lecturer.
A Ph.D. in sociology to be appointed as an adjunct assistant professor.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by March 10 will be given full consideration.

Applicants must apply online and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample course syllabi, student course evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy, etc.), and names and contact information for three references. Short-listed applicants will be asked to provide the search committee with three reference letters during the selection process. Please address questions about this position to Dr. Stacye Blount, the search committee chair, at sblount@uncfsu.edu.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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