The Sociology Department and Criminal Justice, Restorative Justice, and Criminology Programs at Wheaton College (MA) seeks applicants to teach 4 courses during the 2026-2027 academic year. Two of these courses are during Fall Semester 2025 and two are during the Spring Semester 2026. The courses that we are looking for applications are:
Fall Semester 2026 -
SOC111 – Introduction to Criminology – Tuesdays and Thursday 11:00am-12:20pm
CJ 300 – Criminal Justice Ethics – Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-10:50am
Spring Semester 2027 -
SOC111 – Introduction to Criminology – days/times TBD
CJ250 – Juvenile Justice – days/times TBD
We would be open to applications from individuals that would be interested in teaching one or more of these courses within or across semesters, based on the applicant’s expertise(s). For any of the courses, the direction of the material would be open to your conceptualization as you see it based on the course title.
To apply for this position, please attach your CV, a cover letter that addresses the course(s) that you would propose to teach and a brief description of your teaching philosophy, and the contact information for 3 references. Finalists will be contacted for an interview after the review of your application. References will be contacted after the interview.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Ph.D. (or relevant advanced degree) is preferred at the time of appointment; however, strong ABD or practitioner candidates will be considered.
Compensation and Benefits
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $5,000 per course.
The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate.
ADA Statement:
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.
Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
