| Company Name: |
College of Charleston |
| Location: |
Charleston, SC |
| Position Type: |
Full Time |
| Post Date: |
03/12/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
04/16/2026 |
| Job Categories: |
Arts, Entertainment, and Media, Social & Human Services, Education, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration |
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology
Position Description:
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the College of Charleston invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology, beginning August 16, 2026. We seek a broadly trained sociologist who demonstrates a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts and sciences environment. The successful candidate will teach four courses per semester (typically two course preps), ranging from introductory to upper-level sociology courses. The area of specialization is open. We seek candidates with an active, current research agenda. We value candidates who can contribute to one or more of the following areas in the major: methods and statistics, criminology, child welfare and/or social psychology.
A Ph.D. in Sociology is required by the time of appointment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially value the ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students with differing experiences, needs, and perspectives.
Apply online at JOBS.COFC.EDU. Only electronic applications submitted via this website will be considered. Please include the following materials with your online application:
- a letter of application outlining candidate’s current research agenda and teaching experience,
- a curriculum vitae,
- unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hiring),
- one sample syllabus (upload under “Other Document”),
- a document with a list of courses the candidate has taught as the primary instructor, including the year(s) the course was taught (upload under “Other Document 2”),
- a list of courses the candidate is prepared to teach (upload under “Other Document 3”), and
- contact information for two references who may be asked to submit letters of recommendation online, at least one of whom should specifically address your teaching qualifications.
Review of applications will begin on March 23, 2026. Position open until filled. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Heath Hoffmann at hoffmannh@cofc.edu
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology consists of 16 faculty (6 anthropologists and 10 sociologists) and has approximately 250 undergraduate majors ( SOCY 175, ANTH 75). Applicants may learn more about the department at http://sociology.cofc.edu/.
The College of Charleston is a state-supported, liberal arts and sciences institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students. Consistent with its heritage since its founding in 1770, the College retains a strong liberal arts undergraduate curriculum. It is located on the historic peninsula in downtown Charleston, a coastal metropolitan area of over 745,000. Additional information about the institution and the surrounding area is available at www.cofc.edu.
EEO Statement:
The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
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