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The Department of Sociology at Tufts University invites applications for a part-time lecturer position for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 academic year. We seek qualified instructors to teach up to four courses over the two semesters. Part-time lecturers teaching three or more courses per academic year are eligible for benefits.

Course Areas:

Courses taught in Fall 2026 will include Gender & Society and Social Movements. Candidates may propose courses in their areas of expertise for Spring 2027. While departmental needs may vary by semester, there is a strong preference for courses related to law, public policy, and inequality. Courses typically meet twice weekly. Examples of courses of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Social Policy
• Inequality and Stratification
• Sociology of Gender
• Social Movements