Part-Time Faculty, Sociology
Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications
As the largest college at the University of Rhode Island, the College of Arts and Sciences brings together and supports undergraduate programs across the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. The college is committed to excellence in teaching and its academic units create learning experiences that stress the free and rigorous pursuit of knowledge, intellectual curiosity, respect for differences across cultures and perspectives, a passion for personal expression, and an investment in the responsibilities of an educated global citizen in a democratic society. The College facilitates students' development into leaders and global citizens who think critically and creatively, communicate effectively, and participate actively in local and global communities.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences seeks part-time faculty to teach sociology courses on a per-course basis. For Fall 2026 we seek someone able to teach SOC100, Introduction to the Sociological Perspective, and/or SOC212, Sociology of the Family. These courses meet in-person on MWF for Fall 2026 and are at the undergraduate level.
Applicants may be contacted regarding future instructional opportunities and invited to apply should additional positions become available.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A selected candidate will teach one (1) or two (2) courses in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Part-time faculty are not required to engage in research or service activities but must hold regular office hours and be available to assist students enrolled in their courses. They are expected to stay current in their fields of instruction and with pedagogical methods and instructional technologies. Most courses are three (3) credits. In-person courses meet for approximately three (3) hours per week over the course of an approximately fourteen (14) week semester. Classes meet during the day at the Kingston campus.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Master's or doctoral degree in sociology, or a closely related field with substantial background in sociology at time of application.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
Preferred:
Experience teaching sociology or closely related field at the college level.
Experience teaching in one or more of the following areas: Introductory sociology, sociology of the family at the college level.
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All temporary workers are required to successfully complete a background check in accordance with the standards applicable to regular employees in comparable positions. Background check requirements will be determined based on the scope of work, level of access, and associated risk of the role.
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EEO Statement:
URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
Union: Non-Union Faculty
Status: Academic Year, Part-time, Limited
Department: Sociology & Anthropology
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) CV with contact information for three (3) professional references, as one complete document.
(#3) If available, a course syllabus from a sociology course you have taught at the college/university level.
Position Number: N/A - Internal Payroll
Posting Number: F00524
Posting Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2027
Open Until Filled: No
To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16817
