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Lecturer of SociologyThe Department of Sociology at Barnard College seeks a full-time Lecturer in the Global Politics of Migration, to start July 1, 2026. We seek a sociologist with strong teaching interests, and expertise, in political sociology and the sociology of immigration, with a global and comparative perspective on the movement of people displaced by political, economic, or environmental disruptions.Job Description:
The Department of Sociology at Barnard College seeks a full-time Lecturer in the Global Politics of Migration, to start July 1, 2026. We seek a sociologist with strong teaching interests, and expertise, in political sociology and the sociology of immigration, with a global and comparative perspective on the movement of people displaced by political, economic, or environmental disruptions.
We welcome applicants with any regional focus, and we are particularly interested in candidates whose approach emphasizes how transnational processes shape social and political dynamics within the U.S. The successful candidate will contribute actively to the department by teaching both introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in political sociology, global migration, and transnationalism; offering at least one of the core courses for our majors (Social Theory, Research Methods, or The Social World); and advising undergraduate sociology majors and mentoring senior thesis students.
This is a full-time renewable continuing faculty position with a six-course annual teaching load. Lecturers are typically reviewed in their third year of full-time service, with the possibility for [multi-year] renewal contingent on performance. Consideration for promotion to Senior Lecturer typically occurs in the seventh year; Subsequent reviews typically occur on a seven-year cycle.
Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:
Required Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Sociology and demonstrate at least two years of independent teaching experience (or equivalent preparation). Evidence of teaching excellence, particularly in foundational courses, is required.
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to upload the following documents. Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered.
Curriculum Vitae (maximum file size: 5 MB)
A single PDF file (maximum file size: 30 MB) containing:
Cover letter summarizing interest in, and preparation for, this position.
A Teaching and Mentoring statement describing teaching and mentoring experience
A statement of pedagogical training, approach, and future goals and plans.
A statement of scholarly training, interests, and professional accomplishments.
Teaching Portfolio with 3-4 sample syllabi (at least one for core course on Theory, Methods or Intro).
No more than two writing samples (e.g., chapters, papers, publications).
Most recent course evaluations.
Only semi-finalists will be asked to identify at least three references. Referees will receive an email notification to upload confidential letters of recommendation within one week of receipt of the email.
Review of applications will begin on approximately January 20, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
For questions or further information please contact sociologysearch@barnard.edu.
Salary: $88,000 - $94,000
Barnard is a premier liberal arts undergraduate college for women in New York City affiliated with Columbia University, offering a vibrant intellectual community, small classes, and highly engaged students. We especially value faculty whose teaching brings global, critical and inclusive perspectives into the classroom.
Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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Barnard CollegeTime Type:
Full time