Job Description

The Sociology Department at Grand Valley State University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology to begin in August 2025. The appointment is for one academic year, renewable for up to three years. Visiting professors teach 4 courses each semester in Fall and Winter, in this case a combination of Sociology of Gender, Sociology of Sexuality, and Social Problems. Individuals from all backgrounds, including from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. Required Qualifications and Education: Master’s degree in Sociology or a related field. Demonstrated expertise in Sociology of Gender and Sociology of Sexuality. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and empathy. Preferred Qualifications and Education: PhD or ABD in Sociology or a related field. Experience teaching at the undergraduate level. Responsibilities: Teach a combination of Sociology of Gender, Sociology of Sexuality, and Social Problems each semester under the guidance of tenured faculty, typically with two preps in each of Fall and Winter. Visiting professors do not have service or scholarship obligations. Salary/Benefits: The salary is $50,000. The university offers an excellent comprehensive package that includes health plans, life insurance, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities, effective on day of hire. Family and childcare options on and off-campus are also available. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit Visiting Faculty Benefits - Benefits and Wellness - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu). Department/College: The Sociology Department at Grand Valley State University is the home to a major (BA/BS) in Sociology, a minor in Sociology, and a minor in Aging and Adult Life. The department has 17 full-time faculty members. Department offices are located on the Allendale campus, where nearly all the department’s courses are taught. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together. Campus/University: Grand Valley University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities, and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students’ social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Grand Valley is highly rated for safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life balance. How to Apply: A complete application must include: (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) contact information of three professional references, and (4) graduate transcripts (unofficial issued to students are acceptable to apply). Apply online at GVSU Careers. The online application will allow applicants to attach these documents electronically, in the same file location. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need technical assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Email questions about the position to: Jeff Rothstein, Sociology Department Chair (rothstej@gvsu.edu). Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. Application Deadline: The review process will begin June 2, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University thereafter.

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