About this role
Adjunct Faculty – Sociology
Location: Lawrenceville
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: Rider00443
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work
Opening Date: 11/11/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AAUP
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please indicate what class(es) you are qualified and available to teach.
Description
Benefits
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We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success.
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Rider University is consistently recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 19 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community.
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Position Overview The Department of Social Sciences at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor of Sociology for the Spring 2027 semester beginning January 25th, 2027. This position is to teach:
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SOC 101 Sociological Imagination (intro course) - Tues/Thurs 9:45am-11:15am
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SOC 248 Social Service Organizations - Mon/Wed 2:50pm-4:20pm
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SOC 311 Social and Cultural Change - Mon/Wed 1:10pm-2:40pm
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SOC 355 Social Interaction - Mon/Wed 2:50pm-4:20pm
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Salary is $4,215.98 for a 3-credit course. Please note that a full course is considered to have 9 students enrolled in the course. If a section is not full, 8 or fewer enrollees, the salary is prorated based on the number of students enrolled in the course.
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Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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MA or PhD in Sociology, or a related field.
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Previous experience teaching at the college level or in a professional capacity.
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Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.
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Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
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Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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This position is not eligible for benefits.
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Employer
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Rider University
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Address
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2083 Lawrenceville Road
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Lawrenceville, New Jersey, 08648-3099
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Website