Lecturer in Sociology (Purdue University)

Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Sociology (REMOTE) Institution: Purdue University Global – School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies Posting Start Date: December 12, 2025 Requisition ID: 39810 Location: Remote/Virtual Job Summary Purdue University Global offers term-by-term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified individuals committed to high-quality instruction for adult learners in Associates, Bachelors, and Masters degree programs. This is a part-time role, with teaching of up to 3 courses per term (max 10 courses/year). Adjunct faculty will participate in continuing professional development, may engage in faculty governance and curriculum work, and perform additional service duties as assigned. Teaching hours: Must be available for synchronous teaching and seminar sessions Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:00–10:00 p.m. ET. Responsibilities Provide a student-centered learning environment to promote student success Teach synchronous or asynchronous 10-week courses as assigned Maintain virtual office hours for each class Respond to student, administrator, and university correspondence in a timely manner Lead online discussion boards and engage students in coursework Partner with Academic Advisors and Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to support students requiring accommodations Maintain accurate and timely student grades and progress reports Enforce student conduct policies and attend required meetings Remain current with trends, techniques, and technology applicable to the program Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Master’s degree in Sociology 1–3 years of related practical/professional experience; online/higher education teaching preferred Reliable availability for scheduled evening teaching sessions Preferred / Additional Skills Experience with Brightspace learning management system Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Connect) Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills Ability to work independently in a remote environment Commitment to student engagement and success Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Strong teamwork and cross-department collaboration skills Additional Information Purdue University Global does not sponsor employment authorization for this position Background check required Compensation: ~$2,800 per full 10-week course; retirement benefits include automatic 403(b) contribution of 3% and company match up to 4% (optional 457(b) plan) Remote employees must have reliable internet and a dedicated, distraction-free workspace Official transcript required upon hiring FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime) Purdue Global is an EEO/AA employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Socioloxy

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty, Sociology (REMOTE)
Institution: Purdue University Global – School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies
Posting Start Date: December 12, 2025
Requisition ID: 39810
Location: Remote/Virtual

Job Summary

Purdue University Global offers term-by-term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified individuals committed to high-quality instruction for adult learners in Associates, Bachelors, and Masters degree programs. This is a part-time role, with teaching of up to 3 courses per term (max 10 courses/year).

Adjunct faculty will participate in continuing professional development, may engage in faculty governance and curriculum work, and perform additional service duties as assigned.

Teaching hours: Must be available for synchronous teaching and seminar sessions Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:00–10:00 p.m. ET.

Responsibilities

Provide a student-centered learning environment to promote student success
Teach synchronous or asynchronous 10-week courses as assigned
Maintain virtual office hours for each class
Respond to student, administrator, and university correspondence in a timely manner
Lead online discussion boards and engage students in coursework
Partner with Academic Advisors and Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to support students requiring accommodations
Maintain accurate and timely student grades and progress reports
Enforce student conduct policies and attend required meetings
Remain current with trends, techniques, and technology applicable to the program
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

Master’s degree in Sociology
1–3 years of related practical/professional experience; online/higher education teaching preferred
Reliable availability for scheduled evening teaching sessions

Preferred / Additional Skills

Experience with Brightspace learning management system
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Connect)
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Commitment to student engagement and success
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Strong teamwork and cross-department collaboration skills

Additional Information

Purdue University Global does not sponsor employment authorization for this position
Background check required
Compensation: ~$2,800 per full 10-week course; retirement benefits include automatic 403(b) contribution of 3% and company match up to 4% (optional 457(b) plan)
Remote employees must have reliable internet and a dedicated, distraction-free workspace
Official transcript required upon hiring
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
Purdue Global is an EEO/AA employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds