Note: This position is open only to current College of Arts and Sciences faculty.

Position overview:

The Department of Sociology at Boise State University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Lecturer position beginning August 2026. This is a teaching-focused appointment with primary responsibility for delivering high-quality undergraduate instruction across a range of Sociology courses, and potentially courses affiliated with Ethnic Studies or Gender Studies, depending on departmental needs and candidate expertise.

Lecturers in the department typically teach a 4/4 course load and play an integral role in the academic life of the department. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to departmental service and shared governance activities, support student success and retention, and participate in curriculum development and assessment efforts. Lecturers are expected to remain professionally engaged through disciplinary involvement, pedagogical development, and/or appropriate campus and community engagement.

The Department of Sociology values effective teaching practices that support students from a wide range of academic and personal backgrounds. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student-centered instruction, clear communication, and collaboration with colleagues.

Department/College overview:

The Department of Sociology offers undergraduate degrees in Sociology, Social Science, and Ethnic Studies, as well as minors in Sociology, Ethnic Studies, Labor Studies, Gender Studies, and Mexican-American Studies. Faculty and lecturers are deeply engaged in undergraduate education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and applied learning opportunities that connect students to local and regional communities.

The Department of Sociology is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences (COAS), the largest and most diverse college at Boise State University. COAS includes 25 departments and more than 250 academic programs across the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. As the academic and cultural anchor of the university, COAS offers abundant opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching, collaboration, and innovation in undergraduate education.

Minimum qualifications:

• A master’s degree in sociology or a closely related discipline.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching undergraduate sociology courses as instructor of record or equivalent instructional experience.

• Current faculty status in the College of Arts and Sciences

Preferred qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Sociology or a closely related discipline.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching a variety of undergraduate sociology courses, including lower-division survey courses and, as needed, upper-division electives.

• Evidence of effective teaching practices, such as curriculum development, course coordination, or use of high-impact instructional strategies.

• Experience contributing to departmental, institutional, or community-based service activities.

To apply, please provide:

• A curriculum vitae.

• A letter of application outlining your education, teaching experience and 

• Teaching philosophy statement

• Contact information for three professional references.

Closing Date: 

Position will close to new applicants on Friday, April 3, 2026.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary commensurate with experience. 

Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract (unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly, renewable contract, unless noted that the position is temporary. More information about faculty contract and work days is available here. 

Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)

• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages

• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents

• Dual Career Assistance Support for spouses and partners.

• See our full benefits page for more information