Posting Details
Job Title: Adjunct Professor of Sociology--Spring 2026
Campus: Florham Campus, Madison, NJ
Department: Social Sciences & History-Florham
Hiring Manager: Robert Houle
Hiring Manager Title: Chair
College: Maxwell Becton College of Liberal Arts and Education
Position Type: Faculty
Grade: Adjunct
FLSA: Exempt
Faculty Rank: Adjunct Faculty
Salary: $1,150 per credit hour
General Benefits: This position provides a benefits package that includes: Eligibility to contribute towards the 403(b) plan, and various fringe benefits (discounts on everyday goods and services, entertainment/dining discounts, etc.), and State benefits such as NJ Sick Leave and State Short Term Disability benefits.
Status: Temporary
Job Summary
The Department of Social Sciences, History, and Criminal Justice (part of the Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences) at Fairleigh Dickinson University is looking for part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach sections of Sociology starting in Spring 2026. Sections are 3 credit hours and meet Monday-Thursday, Tuesday-Friday, or as a double block on different days including Wednesday. At this time, we are looking for someone to teach two sections of Introduction to Sociology.
Required Qualifications
The ideal candidate would have a Ph.D. in Sociology. We will be happy to consider you if you have an advanced degree in Sociology and/or are an advanced graduate school student with teaching experience in a University setting.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research interests and teaching interests/philosophy, as well as the names and contact information of three references.
Questions? Email Chris Sobczak ([contact details available in the full listing]), Administrative Assistant of Social Sciences, History, and Criminal Justice.
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.
Posting Date:
12/15/2025
Required Documents
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents:
1. Teaching Philosophy
2. Letter of Reference 1
3. Letter of Reference 2
4. Letter of Reference 3
5. Other Document
