Sociology Visiting Assistant Professor - Western on the Peninsula, Sociology for Professionals

Internal•Bremerton, WA

10d•$50,312 - $57,304

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.