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Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology / HSSJ

George Washington University • Full-time • Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia, United States • 4d ago

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Posting Number:

F002548

Academic Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology / HSSJ

Rank:

Assistant Professor

Administrative Title:

Discipline

Social Sciences

Specialty:

Contract Type:

Visiting, Time-Limited Appointment (provide appt period) - 01/01/2026-05/31/2026

Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements:

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Proposed Start Date:

01/01/2026

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

Position Description Summary:

The Department of Sociology at George Washington University seeks a one-semester Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology in our Human Services & Social Justice Program in Spring 2026.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching three courses. Assigned courses may include Introduction to Human Services & Social Justice and Social Change and Public Policy. Assigned courses may include service-learning components.

Minimum Qualifications:

By the date of appointment, applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in sociology, social work, or a closely related field.

Advertised Salary:

32,500.00

Other Benefits:

The successful candidate will be eligible for GW’s employee benefits including medical coverage: https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs

Other Information:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered, please complete the online faculty application and upload:

a cover letter that includes a description of your research and teaching specialization in sociology, social work, or a related field.
a curriculum vitae,
a statement of research interests,
a statement of teaching and mentoring approaches,
copies of sample publications or unpublished manuscripts (upload under “Sample Publications”) demonstrating your expertise,
the complete contact information for at least three (3) references.
Optional: evidence of teaching ability (e.g., course evaluations or summaries)

Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Department Link:

https://sociology.columbian.gwu.edu/

Posting Close Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Quick Link

https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/120770

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Statement of Teaching Interest

Statement of Research Interest

Sample Publications

Names and Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

Course Evaluations or Summaries

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