Lecturer of Sociology

Barnard College • New York City, NY

3d • $88,000 - $94,000

About The Position

The Department of Sociology at Barnard College seeks a full-time Lecturer in the Global Politics of Migration, to start July 1, 2026. We seek a sociologist with strong teaching interests, and expertise, in political sociology and the sociology of immigration, with a global and comparative perspective on the movement of people displaced by political, economic, or environmental disruptions. We welcome applicants with any regional focus, and we are particularly interested in candidates whose approach emphasizes how transnational processes shape social and political dynamics within the U.S. The successful candidate will contribute actively to the department by teaching both introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in political sociology, global migration, and transnationalism; offering at least one of the core courses for our majors (Social Theory, Research Methods, or The Social World); and advising undergraduate sociology majors and mentoring senior thesis students. This is a full-time renewable continuing faculty position with a six-course annual teaching load. Lecturers are typically reviewed in their third year of full-time service, with the possibility for [multi-year] renewal contingent on performance. Consideration for promotion to Senior Lecturer typically occurs in the seventh year; Subsequent reviews typically occur on a seven-year cycle.

Requirements

• Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Sociology
• Demonstrate at least two years of independent teaching experience (or equivalent preparation)
• Evidence of teaching excellence, particularly in foundational courses, is required
• Curriculum Vitae (maximum file size: 5 MB)
• A single PDF file (maximum file size: 30 MB) containing: Cover letter summarizing interest in, and preparation for, this position. A Teaching and Mentoring statement describing teaching and mentoring experience A statement of pedagogical training, approach, and future goals and plans. A statement of scholarly training, interests, and professional accomplishments. Teaching Portfolio with 3-4 sample syllabi (at least one for core course on Theory, Methods or Intro). No more than two writing samples (e.g., chapters, papers, publications). Most recent course evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Teaching both introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in political sociology, global migration, and transnationalism
• Offering at least one of the core courses for our majors (Social Theory, Research Methods, or The Social World)
• Advising undergraduate sociology majors and mentoring senior thesis students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees