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The Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor of Sociology for the Spring 2025 semester to teach courses in criminal justice and sociology. Specifically, we are looking for candidates with experience in law and/or sociological approaches to crime society. 

• Two or more years demonstrated experience working or teaching as either a sociologist or criminologist.  We will also consider those who work in law as an attorney.
• Experience in either criminal justice or sociology.

Demonstrated experience in a related field or teaching courses in sociology, social work or criminal justice is preferred. 

Rider University is consistently highly ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review for student success, academic programs, veteran friendliness, and its sustainability efforts. 

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success. 

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.