Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology

Position Description

The College of Arts & Sciences at Lewis & Clark College invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. We seek sociologists whose research and teaching can contribute to one or more of the college’s strategic initiatives in Education, Law & Policy, the Environment, or Critical Data Studies. Teaching responsibilities (five to six courses per year, all expected to be in-person) will include Introduction to Sociology, and 200- and 300-level electives in the Department of Sociology/Anthropology in the candidate’s area of expertise. The position is full-time and benefits-eligible, with a starting date of August 1, 2027.

Qualifications

Candidates must have relevant expertise as well as a demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in an undergraduate liberal arts environment. A PhD or ABD in Sociology is strongly preferred.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin on December 1st and continue until the position is filled. Lewis & Clark College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to preparing students for leadership in an increasingly interdependent world, and affirms the educational benefits of diversity. We encourage applicants to explain how their teaching at Lewis & Clark might contribute to a learning community that values diversity.

To apply, please include a cover letter with a teaching philosophy statement included, a current CV, and (if available) teaching references and representative teaching evaluations. If you have questions about the position, please contact Maryann Bylander, Sociology & Anthropology Department Chair, at bylander@lclark.edu

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Reasonable Accommodation

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Background Check

Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.

Eligibility to Work

In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.