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Job Description
Hastings College seeks to hire a Visiting Instructor in Sociology to begin August 2026. This is a 9 month position, teaching three courses (12 credit hours) per semester. This position will be housed in the Department of Psychology & Sociology, a welcoming and collaborative department of seven full time faculty members. Our department is active on campus and highly engaged in the shared governance structure of the college. This position will teach primarily sociology courses, with some courses also counting towards the major/minor in Criminology.
Additional duties include:
holding office hours, assessment of student learning, and attending department meetings, with the option to attend division and full-faculty meetings. The ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching: Introduction to Sociology, Sociological Theory, Social Problems, and Gender, Race, and Crime.
Responsibilities:
Teach a variety of sociology courses. Instruct within the block schedule, utilizing 8-week terms to facilitate focused, immersive learning. Contribute to departmental and institutional initiatives. See the job description for a full list of job duties. Qualifications and Experience Ph.D. in Sociology preferred, Master s degree required Experience teaching Introduction to Sociology Experience with face-to-face courses and inclusive pedagogy Experience with a student-athlete population Experience with Canvas (Learning Management System) preferred
Application Instructions Application Deadline:
Application review will begin immediately. You will be asked to upload into your profile section of the on-line application the following materials: Cover letter Philosophy of teaching statement (Maximum 2 pages) Curriculum vitae Contact information for three (3) references Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
HASTINGS
COLLEGE- Founded in 1882, Hastings College is dedicated to the liberal arts educational model that prepares students to be citizens and leaders of their communities. Our education builds the innate talents of each student through impactful real-world experiences and universal curriculum to maximize their personal and career success in an ever-changing world. We have an enrollment of around 900, a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1 and are housed on 120 beautiful acres. Hastings, Nebraska, population 25,000, is a supportive community with a multitude of amenities. We adhere to an 8-week block schedule where students take two (4 credit) classes per block which allows for deep topic exploration, strong peer collaboration, and hands-on learning. MISSION - Formed through exceptional teaching, deliberate mentoring, welcoming and participatory community, Hastings College sends forth creative, curious, caring students who thrive as citizens and leaders of their local and global communities. HASTINGS, NEBRASKA- Hastings, Nebraska is an attractive residential community located in the heart of south central Nebraska in a metro area that includes the cities of Grand Island and Kearney. Hastings is two and a half hours west of Omaha, six hours east of Denver and five hours northwest of Kansas City. The city enjoys excellent public and private schools, offers numerous professional and community services, and serves as a cultural center for a large surrounding area. Equal Employment Opportunity Hastings College is committed to supporting a welcoming academic and employment environment. The College is an Equal Opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
