Adjunct Instructor - Sociology

Location: Stephenville, Texas; assignments may also support campuses in Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan, Waco, and online. Instruction may be delivered in person or through approved instructional modalities.

Company

hirify.global is a doctoral comprehensive university within the Texas A&M University System, focused on teaching, research, service, and student development.

What you will do

• Plan and deliver lectures, seminars, and laboratory offerings in sociology for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design exams, quizzes, papers, and other assessments.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate learning outcomes.
• Use active-learning and innovative instructional methods to promote critical thinking, discussion, collaboration, and engagement.
• Provide office hours, academic guidance, feedback, and mentoring to students.
• Follow university policies, academic integrity standards, accreditation requirements, and Campus Security Authority responsibilities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Sociology or a closely related field from an accredited university.
• At least 18 graduate hours in Sociology.
• Knowledge of sociology sufficient for undergraduate and graduate-level instruction.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with students, staff, and faculty.
• Employment may be affected if immigration sponsorship is required; the university will not pay the stated H-1B petition fee.

Nice to have

• Doctorate or terminal degree in Sociology or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Sociology.
• Previous collegiate online teaching experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Temporary, semester-based adjunct appointments assigned as needed.
• Assignments support the 2025–2026 academic year.
• Teaching load may be up to six semester credit hours.
• Access to a multi-campus and online academic community across Texas.

Hiring process

• Submit an online application, cover letter, CV or resume, at least three professional references, and unofficial transcripts.
• Official transcripts must be sent directly by degree-granting institutions before an appointment letter is issued.
• Applications are reviewed immediately until the position is filled; employment requires credential verification and a criminal history check.