Lecturer in Sociology (Purdue University)

Job Description Req Id: 35656 Job Title: Lecturer-Sociology City: West Lafayette Job Summary The Department of Sociology at Purdue University invites applications for a lecturer position beginning August 18, 2025. We are seeking qualified candidates with the ability to contribute to the strategic vision of the undergraduate curriculum in Criminology and Law & Society, and others that align with the university's missions. Lectureships are non-tenure track teaching positions with renewable three-year contracts, competitive salaries, and medical and retirement benefits. Qualifications • PhD in sociology or related field preferred, ABD will be considered. • Ability to teach courses in our Digital Criminology and Law & Society curriculum Application Procedures To apply, please visit careers.purdue.edu. Applicants must include 1) a letter of application addressed to Dr. Linda Renzulli, Search Chair 2) a curriculum vitae 3) copies of syllabi of courses taught 4) a summary of student evaluations (quantitative and qualitative comments) if available 5) a statement of teaching philosophy and 6) three letters of reference. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. A background check will be required for employment in this position. For additional information, contact the Search Chair, Dr. Linda Renzulli, lrenzull@purdue.edu. FLSA Status Exempt Purdue University is an EOE/AA Employer All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, are encouraged to apply. Posting Start Date: 1/30/25 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Socioloxy

Job Description

Req Id: 35656
Job Title: Lecturer-Sociology
City: West Lafayette

Job Summary

The Department of Sociology at Purdue University invites applications for a lecturer position beginning August 18, 2025. We are seeking qualified candidates with the ability to contribute to the strategic vision of the undergraduate curriculum in Criminology and Law & Society, and others that align with the university's missions. Lectureships are non-tenure track teaching positions with renewable three-year contracts, competitive salaries, and medical and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD in sociology or related field preferred, ABD will be considered.
• Ability to teach courses in our Digital Criminology and Law & Society curriculum

Application Procedures

To apply, please visit careers.purdue.edu. Applicants must include 1) a letter of application addressed to Dr. Linda Renzulli, Search Chair 2) a curriculum vitae 3) copies of syllabi of courses taught 4) a summary of student evaluations (quantitative and qualitative comments) if available 5) a statement of teaching philosophy and 6) three letters of reference.

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. A background check will be required for employment in this position. For additional information, contact the Search Chair, Dr. Linda Renzulli, lrenzull@purdue.edu.