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Title: Part-Time Faculty, Sociology

Position Type: Part-Time Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Additional Schedule Details: Fall 2026

Contact Person: Alison Buck

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Language & Cultural Studies, Anthropology and Sociology at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a part-time faculty position to teach courses in Sociology.

The Sociology Part-Time Instructor will lead or facilitate instruction for Sociology courses such as SOC 131 Introductory Sociology, SOC 245 Sociology of the Family, SOC 310 Population and Society, SOC 365 Social Change in Appalachia, SOC 380 Jobs and Professionalization, SOC 300 Animals and Society, SOC 383 Environment and Society, and SOC 399 Gender & Society. Instruction may be online or in-person, depending on Sociology Program needs. Applicants should specify in their cover letter if they are only available to teach in one format. Part-Time Instructors chosen to facilitate online for the SOC 131 Introductory Sociology, SOC 232 Social Statistics, or SOC 399 Gender & Society online course will work with the course instructor to moderate online discussion, answer student questions, grade assignments, etc. Applicants should have at least 18 hours in a related graduate degree such as Sociology, Applied Sociology or Criminology. Sociology M.A., M.S., or Ph.D. preferred.

Part-time faculty may teach up to nine credit hours, depending on departmental needs.

Applicants will be screened and contacted as departmental needs for part-time faculty arise. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts are required at the time of the position offer and as a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Applicants should have at least 18 hours in a related graduate degree such as Sociology, Applied Sociology or Criminology. Sociology M.A., M.S., or Ph.D. preferred.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions: Applicant documents include:

• Cover Letter
• Vitae
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.