About The Position

The Sociology Department seeks applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor position for Western on the Peninsula, Sociology for Professionals at the Olympic College locations in the Bremerton and Poulsbo, WA region. This is a three-year fixed term position, beginning Fall 2026.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. or ABD in Sociology or closely related social science field
  • Demonstrated potential for excellent teaching in sociology
  • Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds

Nice To Haves

  • Ph.D. in Sociology or closely related discipline
  • Successful prior teaching experience
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Evidence of scholarship

Responsibilities

  • The department, college and University value teaching, and we expect you to be an excellent teacher; to be current in your discipline; to engage students actively in their own learning including discussion, writing, and analysis; and to set high standards regarding course content.
  • You are expected to provide students with feedback on their coursework and examinations, and to be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours in keeping with department policy.
  • You must have your students evaluate your course(s) using the standard University evaluation forms, or others approved by the provost, and you must make those evaluations available to the department chairs and faculty for annual review.
  • Service components to include serving as program lead for Western on the Peninsulas Sociology for Professionals faculty and assist in outreach to faculty colleagues at regional community colleges.

Benefits

  • Benefits Overview for Faculty Positions
  • Bargaining Unit United Faculty of Western Washington
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