Location: Springfield, OH
Category: Faculty Positions
Job Type: Adjunct
Posted On: Tue Mar 3 2026
Job Description:
The Department of Sociology at Wittenberg University seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Sociology 101 (an introductory course emphasizing the social construction of culture and social structure, socialization, forms of social stratification, and emphasizing the use the "sociological imagination" to connect personal experiences to broader socio-historical patterns) in the Fall 2026 semester beginning August 24th. Courses can be taught either in-person or online for lectures 2 or 3 times per week, depending on the instructor's schedule.
To express interest, please submit your information electronically through our online application process described.
Job Requirements:
A Master's in sociology is required, while a Ph.D. in sociology is preferred. For questions, please contact Dr. David Nibert, Chair, Department of Sociology, [email protected].
Additional Information:
Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website. In that spirit, we are especially interested in receiving applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community. Click here to view our Title IX policies.
The successful candidate will demonstrate support for community and belonging as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.
Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Wittenberg University participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.
