Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology

Position Status: One-Year Visitor

Academic Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor

Department: Sociology

Campus Location: Main Campus

Job Summary

The Department of Sociology at Colorado College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position, specialization open, to begin Fall 2026.

The scope of the Sociology Department's curriculum is quite broad, ranging from the study of social identities and interactions to the organization and function of domestic and global social institutions and structures. Across its curriculum, the department maintains a primary concern with social inequality - its various forms, structures, and processes of social reproduction - as well as with how sociology can inform efforts to bring about a more just society. We offer an undergraduate major with concentrations Research Methods and Data Analysis as well as Health and Society.

We seek a colleague who can teach 100-level introductory courses as well as any 200-level courses that align with one's specialization - complementing courses already offered.

Colorado College operates under a unique academic model called the Block Plan. Students take one course at a time for three-and-a-half weeks with a four-day break between courses. Faculty teach six of the eight blocks in the academic year with the remaining two designated as non-teaching blocks.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Sociology, ABD may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: 1/1/26
• References will be contacted to upload a letter of recommendation for the top finalist only
• For more information, contact Gail Murphy-Geiss, Chair of the Department, at gmurphygeiss@coloradocollege.edu.
  
  You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Statement
Unofficial Graduate Transcript
Sample Syllabi

Optional Documents

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

Refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/humanresources/employee-compensation/index.html

Visa Sponsorship Information:

Eligible for J-1 Exchange Visitor Sponsorship

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

-Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
-Retirement plan (403b) where CC contributes 10%, with a mandated 5% employee contribution
-Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
-Tuition assistance benefits for employee and their eligible dependents
-Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
-Wellness benefits including free access to the fitness center, swimming pool, wellness center, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

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Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our Benefits Page

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html

EOE Statement:

Colorado College is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship—including (but not limited to) recruiting, hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, and access to training—without regard to race, creed, color, caste, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression, perceived gender, sexual preferences and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.