Posting Details

Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.

Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

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Position Department

Academics - Sociology

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Sociology at Dickinson College is hiring an adjunct for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach anywhere from one to three courses. Possible offerings should include an introductory Sociology course and a substantive elective in their sub-field of expertise. Candidates will undergo background checks. The successful candidate must have Ph.D. in Sociology or closely related field and at least one year of experience as a teaching assistant or instructor of record.

Dickinson College is a highly selective four-year, independent liberal arts college with 2300 students. It is located 20 minutes west of Harrisburg and is a two-hour drive from Baltimore, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.

Candidates should complete the on-line application process at dickinson.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobs and submit a) cover letter, b) current CV, c) teaching statement d) contact information for two recommendation providers, at least one of whom can address the candidate’s teaching experience. Please note: due to system limitations, you may see application requirements listed differ from those outlines in the job posting. We encourage you to follow the application instructions outlined in the job posting, as they reflect the materials required for consideration.

EEO/Diversity Statement:

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

The Department of Sociology at Dickinson College is hiring an adjunct for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach anywhere from one to three courses. Possible offerings should include an introductory Sociology course and a substantive elective in their sub-field of expertise. Candidates will undergo background checks. The successful candidate must have PhD. in Sociology or closely related field and at least one year of experience as a teaching assistant or instructor of record. Dickinson College is a highly selective four-year, independent liberal arts college with 2300 students. It is located 20 minutes west of Harrisburg and is a two-hour drive from Baltimore, Washington DC, and Philadelphia. Candidates should complete the on-line application process at dickinson.wd 108.myworkdayjobs.com/ Jobs and submit a) cover letter, b) current CV, c) teaching statement d) contact information for two recommendation providers, at least one of whom can address the candidate’s teaching experience. Please note: due to system limitations, you may see application requirements listed differ from those outlines in the job posting. We encourage you to follow the application instructions outlined in the job posting, as they reflect the materials required for consideration. EEO/ Diversity Statement:

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