Faculty Hiring!

Title: Sociology & Criminology Adjunct Faculty

Area: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: Sociology and Criminology

Telework Availability: On-campus Position

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Months per year: 4.5 

Salary Range: The salary range is $1,445 per credit for MA/MS; $1,641 per credit for Ph.D. or Terminal Degree.

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement or a signing bonus?: No

Job Purpose:

The Department of Sociology and Criminology at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA invites applications for adjunct instructors for the 2025-26 academic year (1 or 2 courses). We seek candidates with expertise to teach one or more criminology and/or sociology courses. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and an inclusive learning environment, articulate course offerings they would contribute to the Department curriculum and describe their fit with Gonzaga’s mission.

For more information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Essential Functions:

• Prepare, plan and teach assigned courses 
• Hold office hours (amount determined in consultation with Department Chair)
• Create and grade assignments, including submitting grades according to established deadlines 
• Teach one or two courses in a semester, including introductory-level courses (CRIM 101, CRIM 193, SOCI 101, or SOCI 193) or CRIM or SOCI electives in the candidate’s areas of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MA/MS in Criminology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including the ability to effectively respond to the academic needs of learners from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in a classroom setting.
• Experience using classroom strategies and pedagogies to advance equity and inclusion.

Educational Requirement:

Master's Degree

Physical & On-Campus Requirements:

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Daily (>75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Often (50%-75% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit our website at: https://www.gonzaga.edu/jobs.

Applicants must complete an online application and electronically submit:
1) a curriculum vitae or resume
2) Unofficial copies of college transcripts for the highest earned degree level

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For assistance with your online application, please call the Human Resources department at 509-313-5996.