What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOC 101 adjunct instructor - Fall 2026 position at Inside Higher Ed?
Description
Appointment Type: Temporary/Contractual
Bargaining Unit: AFT
Employment Type: Part-time
Expected Term: Start Date - End Date
Compensation: Adjunct Rate per Faculty Weighted Hours (FWH)
About TCNJ
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the eighth-highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges “most likely to pay off financially,” and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast.
Position Overview
The College of New Jersey's Department of Sociology and Anthropology is seeking dynamic adjunct instructors to teach SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology in Fall 2026 (August 22 to December 12, 2026).
Minimum Qualifications Include
Sociology explores the intersection between our personal lives, history, and the social world around us. Students learn the basic foundations of sociology, including its development as a field of inquiry, sociological theory, and methodology. Students investigate how race, class, gender, and other social identities are constructed, performed, and affect our social lives and perpetuate existing structures of inequality, with an emphasis on institutional and structural racism. The course also explores how culture and social institutions shape individuals and their life trajectories.
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.
Employer Qualifications
Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).
Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact hr@tcnj.edu.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), teaching statement, course evaluations if available, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.
The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.
Primary Location: US-NJ-NJ_Ewing Township
Work Locations:
Social Sciences - Sociology & Anthropology (Social Sciences - Sociology & Anthropology)
2000 Pennington Rd
Ewing Township, 08628
Job Posting: May 21, 2026, 8:44:35 AM
Appointment Type: Temporary/Contractual
Bargaining Unit: AFT
Employment Type: Part-time
Expected Term: Start Date - End Date
Compensation: Adjunct Rate per Faculty Weighted Hours (FWH)
About TCNJ
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the eighth-highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges “most likely to pay off financially,” and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast.
Position Overview
The College of New Jersey's Department of Sociology and Anthropology is seeking dynamic adjunct instructors to teach SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology in Fall 2026 (August 22 to December 12, 2026).
Minimum Qualifications Include
- a M.A. degree in Sociology and prior college-level teaching experience with introductory courses in Sociology OR
- a specialization in Sociology and experience teaching college students. Ph.D. or ABD preferred.
Sociology explores the intersection between our personal lives, history, and the social world around us. Students learn the basic foundations of sociology, including its development as a field of inquiry, sociological theory, and methodology. Students investigate how race, class, gender, and other social identities are constructed, performed, and affect our social lives and perpetuate existing structures of inequality, with an emphasis on institutional and structural racism. The course also explores how culture and social institutions shape individuals and their life trajectories.
- This course satisfies TCNJ's Core College requirement of Race & Ethnicity so this must be included throughout the course in a meaningful manner.
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.
Employer Qualifications
Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).
Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact hr@tcnj.edu.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), teaching statement, course evaluations if available, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.
The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.
Primary Location: US-NJ-NJ_Ewing Township
Work Locations:
Social Sciences - Sociology & Anthropology (Social Sciences - Sociology & Anthropology)
2000 Pennington Rd
Ewing Township, 08628
Job Posting: May 21, 2026, 8:44:35 AM