Faculty Visiting Instructor of Sociology

Hastings College • Hastings, NE

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Hastings College seeks to hire a Visiting Instructor in Sociology to begin August 2026. This is a 9-month position, teaching three courses (12 credit hours) per semester. This position will be housed in the Department of Psychology & Sociology, a welcoming and collaborative department of seven full-time faculty members. The department is active on campus and highly engaged in the shared governance structure of the college. This position will teach primarily sociology courses, with some courses also counting towards the major/minor in Criminology. Additional duties include: holding office hours, assessment of student learning, and attending department meetings, with the option to attend division and full-faculty meetings. The ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching: Introduction to Sociology, Sociological Theory, Social Problems, and Gender, Race, and Crime. The college adheres to an 8-week block schedule where students take two (4 credit) classes per block, which allows for deep topic exploration, strong peer collaboration, and hands-on learning.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required
• Experience teaching Introduction to Sociology
• Experience with face-to-face courses and inclusive pedagogy
• Experience with a student-athlete population
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Sociology preferred
• Experience with Canvas (Learning Management System) preferred

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of sociology courses.
• Instruct within the block schedule, utilizing 8-week terms to facilitate focused, immersive learning.
• Contribute to departmental and institutional initiatives.
• Hold office hours.
• Assessment of student learning.
• Attend department meetings, with the option to attend division and full-faculty meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level