What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Sociology/Criminal Justice position at Wheaton College Massachusetts?
The Sociology Department and Criminal Justice, Restorative Justice, and Criminology Department at Wheaton College (MA) seeks applicants to teach 3 courses during the 2025-2026 academic year. Two of these courses are during Fall Semester 2025 and one is during the Spring Semester 2026. The courses that we are looking for applications are:
Fall Semester 2025 -
SOC111 – Introduction to Criminology – Tuesdays and Thursday 5pm – 6:20pm
CJ 300 – Criminal Justice Ethics – Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 – 4:50pm
Spring Semester 2026 -
SOC111 – Introduction to Criminology – days/times TBD
We would be open to applications from individuals that would be interested in teaching one or more of these courses within or across semesters, based on the applicant’s expertise(s). For any of the courses, the direction of the material would be open to your conceptualization as you see it based on the course title.
To apply for this position, please attach your CV, a cover letter that addresses the course(s) that you would propose to teach and a brief description of your teaching philosophy, and the contact information for 3 references. Finalists will be contacted for an interview after the review of your application. References will be contacted after the interview.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Justin Schupp.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. is preferred at the time of appointment; however, strong ABD candidates will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience.
Physical Demands
ADA Statement:
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.
Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:
03/17/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax
Special Instructions to Candidates:
The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider.
While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
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