Westfield State University

Adjunct Sociology Instructor

Location
Westfield, MA
Pay
$1,693 – $2,549 per credit
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 22, 2026

About this position

Adjunct Sociology Instructor Campus Title: Adjunct Sociology Instructor Department: Criminal Justice FLSA Status: Exempt Job Type: Part-time Temporary / Starting January 2027 Supervision Received: Reports to the Chair of the Criminal Justice Department Supervision Exercised: None Salary: According to MSCA contract guidelines:Unit Member per credit $2,549.59 Non-Unit Member per credit $1,693.32 General Statement of Duties: Westfield State University is seeking a qualified adjunct instructor to teach the following course during the Spring 2027 semester: SOCI 106 - Individuals & Society (Honors) Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:25 - 11:15 a.m. Modality: In person SOCI 106 introduces students to classic theoretical perspectives in the social sciences and their application to the relationship between individuals and society in contemporary social and cultural contexts. The course draws on influential thinkers from sociology and related disciplines to examine how individuals live and act within social structures and how those structures influence human experience. Authors may include W.E.B. Du Bois, émile Durkheim, Karl Marx, George Herbert Mead, Margaret Mead, Georg Simmel, Adam Smith, Alexis de Tocqueville, Max Weber, and others. The course fulfills the Individuals in Context domain of Westfield State University's WISE general education curriculum and will be offered as an Honors course. Job Requirements: Required Qualifications:A master's degree or higher in Sociology or a closely related field. College-level teaching experience is also preferred. Candidates should have appropriate academic or professional expertise in sociology, social theory, or a related area. Additional Information: Disability Accommodations Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor. Background Check Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration. To apply, visit http://westfield.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=205977 je-728e9b3ecc0c410db100fb5e62a1cba5

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$1,693 – $2,549 per credit
Sociology median
$3,108/ course, n=57
Massachusetts median
$6,000/ course, n=251

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