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Visiting Faculty in Sociology (2026)

Allendale, MI

Full Time

R104330

Summary: The Sociology Department at Grand Valley State University invites applications for a Visiting Professor of Sociology to begin in August 2024. The appointment is for one academic year, renewable for up to three years. Visiting professors teach 4 courses each semester in Fall and Winter, mostly Introduction to Sociology and/or Social Problems.

Required Qualifications and Education:

• Master's degree in Sociology or a related field. • Individuals from all backgrounds, including from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and empathy.

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

• PhD or ABD in Sociology or a related field. • Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.

Responsibilities: Teach four sections of Introduction to Sociology and/or Social Problems each semester, typically with two preps in each of Fall and Winter. Visiting professors do not have service or scholarship obligations.

Salary/Benefits: The salary is $50,000. The university offers an https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/visiting-faculty-benefits-466.htm that includes health plans, life insurance, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities, effective on date of hire. Family and childcare options on and off-campus are also available.

Department/College: The Sociology Department at Grand Valley State University is the home to a major (BA/BS) in Sociology, a minor in Sociology, and a minor in Aging and Adult Life. The department has 16 full-time faculty members. Department offices are located on the Allendale campus, where nearly all the department's courses are taught. (http://www.gvsu.edu/sociology/)

College: https://www.gvsu.edu/clas/clas-voyage-1184.htm is the largest college at GVSU, offering over 50 bachelor's degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.

University: Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts approximately 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities, and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students' social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Information can be found athttps://www.gvsu.edu/hro/community-resources-1056.htm. Grand Valley is highly rated for safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in