Posted August 14, 2026
Instructor of Statistics for the Social Sciences
Wheaton College
Norton, Massachusetts, United States 02766
Full Time
Reference: 286475798
Posting Number:
0601316
Position Title:
Instructor of Statistics for the Social Sciences
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Type:
Part-Time
Staff Term:
Other
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Faculty Term:
Fall Semester Only
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
Provost
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The sections available meet at the following days/times:
This is a required course for students majoring in Business and Management, Psychology, and Sociology. Each of these programs offers the course, and while each leans toward their own disciplinary conventions as reflected in the catalog descriptions in the bullet points below, students may take any version of the course in order to satisfy the requirement.
The openings in our schedule are currently listed under Psychology (PSY 141). However, the possibility exists to teach the course within Sociology (SOC 141) or Business and Management (MGMT 141).
Please note: Catalog descriptions are intended to provide applicants with a general sense of the intellectual scope of each course. Instructors will have access to previous syllabi, but are also welcome and encouraged to make each course their own in ways that align with their existing knowledge, strengths, and prior experience, as well as departmental expectations.
Responsibilities:
Important Dates and Information
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits:
Physical Demands:
ADA Statement:
Eeo Statement:
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:
08/13/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Contact Fax:
Special Instructions to Candidates:
References:
Supplemental Questions:
Optional & Required Documents:
Required Documents
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
0601316
Position Title:
Instructor of Statistics for the Social Sciences
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Type:
Part-Time
Staff Term:
Other
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Faculty Term:
Fall Semester Only
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
Provost
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Wheaton College (MA) invites applications for a part-time affiliated instructor to teach one or two sections of Statistics for the Social Sciences during the Fall 2026 semester.
The sections available meet at the following days/times:
-
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday, 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday, 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
This is a required course for students majoring in Business and Management, Psychology, and Sociology. Each of these programs offers the course, and while each leans toward their own disciplinary conventions as reflected in the catalog descriptions in the bullet points below, students may take any version of the course in order to satisfy the requirement.
- MGMT 141 Statistics for the Social Sciences
- PSY 141 Statistics for the Social Sciences
- SOC 141 Statistics for the Social Sciences
The openings in our schedule are currently listed under Psychology (PSY 141). However, the possibility exists to teach the course within Sociology (SOC 141) or Business and Management (MGMT 141).
Please note: Catalog descriptions are intended to provide applicants with a general sense of the intellectual scope of each course. Instructors will have access to previous syllabi, but are also welcome and encouraged to make each course their own in ways that align with their existing knowledge, strengths, and prior experience, as well as departmental expectations.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Teaching effectively in an in-person environment that fosters meaningful student-faculty interaction.
- Creating a course syllabus (with assistance, if desired) and ensuring it is provided to students and posted on the course’s Canvas site.
- Selecting and ordering textbooks and/or procuring other required course materials before classes begin.
- Grading assignments in a timely manner and posting grades in Canvas.
- Holding regular office hours and being responsive to student needs.
Important Dates and Information
- Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
- Finalists will be contacted for an interview after their applications have been reviewed. and will be asked to provide names and contact information for references.
- Candidates may be asked to provide references following the interview.
- Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Office of the Provost at [email protected]
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in relevant field.
- Prior relevant teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in relevant field.
- Prior experience teaching statistics, ideally to students in the social sciences.
Compensation and Benefits:
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $5,000/course, to be paid over 5 months at $1,000 per month.
The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $5,000/course, to be paid over 5 months at $1,000 per month.
The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate.
Physical Demands:
ADA Statement:
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement:
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:
08/13/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Contact Fax:
Special Instructions to Candidates:
References:
Supplemental Questions:
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Optional & Required Documents:
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application
- List of References
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
- Teaching Philosophy
- Additional Documents 1
- Media Link
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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