The Department of Sociology at Colorado State University hires non-tenure track, temporary, part-time instructors from an applicant pool for fall, spring and/or summer terms to teach courses such as introductory sociology, criminology, ethnicity, theory and research methods. Duties vary by course and may include preparing lectures, creating assignments, holding office hours and grading course materials, with specific duties defined at the time of hire; the position reports to the Department Chair of Sociology. The minimum qualifications are a bachelor's degree, a master's degree in Sociology, Criminology or a related field, and U.S. work authorization; a PhD in Sociology or a related field, experience teaching sociology or criminology courses, and demonstrated excellence in teaching those areas are preferred. The department will not sponsor a visa for these positions, and a pre-employment criminal background check is required for new hires. The stated salary range is $46,000-$48,000. This is an evergreen posting whose applications are reviewed as hiring needs arise; the pool expires December 31, 2026, and applicants wishing to be considered beyond that date must reapply.
- DegreeMaster's
- Degree requirementA bachelor's degree.
- Degree requirementA master's degree in Sociology, Criminology, or related field.
- Work authorization requirementApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date.
- Work authorization requirementU.S. work authorization.
- StatusOpen
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