Part-Time Lecturer – Sociology/Criminology

About the role

The Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Miami seeks qualified candidates for part‑time lecturer positions to teach one or two sections of Sociology or Criminology during the academic year.

Key responsibilities

• Teach one or two sections of Sociology or Criminology each semester.
• Conduct in‑person, face‑to‑face lectures and classroom discussions.
• Hold a minimum of one hour per week of office hours for each course.
• Prepare course materials, assignments, and assessments in line with department standards.
• Participate in departmental meetings and adhere to university policies.

Required profile

• At least one year of college‑level teaching experience.
• Ph.D. in Sociology or a closely related discipline, to be completed by the start date.
• Ability to teach in an on‑campus setting and meet scheduled class times.
• Availability to commit to part‑time, intermittent faculty duties during the academic year.

Required skills

What we offer

• Part‑time, seasonal faculty appointment with competitive compensation.
• Opportunity to teach at a leading research university in Coral Gables, FL.
• Equal Opportunity Employment environment.