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The Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP) provides a free career center for members and non-members to browse current job opportunities related to sociology. Please remember to contact each employer individually if you would like more information about a job listing. SSSP hopes you find this service valuable.

Jobs are posted by deadline date. Those with the closest deadline will be posted first. Please refer to the table of contents below for a list of active job postings by category:

Assistant/Associate Professor Positions:

Lectuerers & Other Opportunities:

Assistant/Associate Professor

Assistant Professor (Criminology and Criminal Justice)

Institution: The University of Maryland
Department: Criminology and Criminal Justice
Job Description: The University of Maryland Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in Fall Semester 2025! We are seeking applicants who have a promising research program focused on areas related to resiliency and inequality. Potential recruitment areas include offending, victimization, policing, courts and sentencing, corrections, prisoner reentry, juvenile delinquency, crime and violence prevention, among others. We wish to identify applicants who take an interdisciplinary and/or methodologically innovative approach, have strong theoretical orientations, and share the goal to work collectively to create a just, equitable, and inclusive future for our discipline and the diverse communities we serve.

Posted: 07/26/24
Run Date: 09/13/24

Assistant Professor (Criminology)

Institution: American University
Department: Justice, Law and Criminology
Job Description: The Department of Justice, Law & Criminology in the School of Public Affairs at American University invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions in criminology starting AY 2025-26. The positions will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. For the first position, we are seeking applicants with substantive expertise in race, ethnicity, and policing. For the second position, the search is open regarding specialty, but the Department is especially interested in scholars whose research and teaching interests complement our department's strengths in areas such as policing, court systems, corrections, victimology, juvenile justice, criminological theory, quantitative and/or qualitative methods. Applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the department are especially welcome.

Posted: 08/14/24
Run Date: 09/15/24

Assistant Professor (Theory)

Institution: Michigan State University
Department: James Madison College
Job Description: James Madison College at Michigan State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy (PTCD). James Madison College engages undergraduates in a liberal arts education in public affairs in a residential college setting within a broader research-intensive university. The Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy major is an interdisciplinary field of public affairs. It focuses on liberal constitutional democracy (its origins, practice, critics, and defenders) from the perspective of political philosophy. We seek a teacher-scholar broadly trained in the history of political theory that supports curriculum in Black political thought (American and comparative), as well as radical perspectives on modern constitutional democracy. Areas of research and teaching focus include African-American politics, comparative Black political thought, and radical political theory. In addition to these requirements, preferred areas of interest include: colonialism studies, Native-American studies, Indigenous studies, American constitutional politics, or modern political theory. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach elective courses cross-listed between PTCD and Social Relations and Policy majors. Successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to teach core courses in the history of political thought combining serious study of canonical texts as well as authors/voices from outside the canon, with a view to the present and future of constitutional democracy. Applicants should also be able to contribute to the broader interdisciplinary curriculum of the major and the college, including the first-year sequence. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active scholarly agenda in their respective field(s). The College is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their teaching, research and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

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Posted: 07/23/24
Run Date: 09/20/24

Assistant Professor (Race and Ethnicity)

Institution: William & Mary
Department: Sociology
Contact: aaquark@wm.edu
Job Description: The Department of Sociology at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in the Sociology of Race and Ethnicity. Appointment will begin August 10, 2025. We are interested in individuals with research and teaching expertise in the sociology of race and ethnicity, including the way racial inequalities intersect with health, educational, economic, criminal justice, or other disparities. Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body. Teaching expectation is 2 courses per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in race and ethnicity and other lecture and seminar-style courses, and to contribute innovative courses that complement and extend our methods curriculum. For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date of October 1, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

Posted: 09/09/24
Run Date: 10/01/24

Assistant Professor (Social Stratification)

Institution: Baylor University
Department: Sociology
Contact: matthew_andersson@baylor.edu
Job Description: Baylor University's Department of Sociology seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in social stratification for Fall 2025. The successful candidate will bolster our existing strengths in social inequality, social demography, ethnoracial inequality, social problems, and/or health disparities. An active empirical program highlighting the dynamics and/or life chances of minoritized groups is a plus. Candidates must have a strong record of, or ongoing potential for, influential research publications and external research funding. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and mentor at the graduate and undergraduate levels. A Ph.D. in sociology by the start date is required. Deadline for applications is October 1, 2024. Questions can be directed to Committee Chair, Dr. Matthew Andersson (Matthew_Andersson@baylor.edu).

Posted: 09/09/2024
Run Date: 10/01/2024

Assistant Professor of Sociology (Medical Sociology)

Institution: University of Akron
Department: Sociology
Job Description: The advertised position is part of a public and community health cluster hire led by the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences. The search is part of an effort to grow certificate and curricular pathways in health, well-being, and community flourishing, with an emphasis on increasing research and teaching expertise in topics related to the social determinants of health, urban health, and health disparities. Participating units include: the Departments of Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, and the School of Communication. The University of Akron strongly values inclusion and diversity of ideas, experience, and methodology within the classroom and in the research and creative activity of its faculty. As such, we welcome applicants who use integrative approaches across a range of biological, computational, humanistic, socio-cultural, community-based, prevention science, behavioral, and statistical methods.

This search seeks to build a cohort of teacher-scholars who will offer a strong contribution to the excellence of UA through teaching, scholarship, service and collaboration. Specifically, as an urban-research university, we are particularly interested in scholars whose work touches on the pressing needs of cities and urban communities. Through our teaching, scholarship, and service, we strive to create an environment where every student at the University feels included and welcomed. We value the contribution of each individual in their commitment to a better University of Akron, and welcome applications that demonstrate experience working with students from different backgrounds, experiences and beliefs. This position carries a typical teaching load of 9 credit hours per semester. It is a full-time, tenure track (TT) position with competitive salary and benefits.

Posted: 09/09/24
Run Date: 10/06/24

Assistant Professor (Criminology and Criminal Justice)

Institution: The University of Maryland
Department: Criminology and Criminal Justice
Job Description: The University of Maryland Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in Fall Semester 2025! We are seeking applicants who have a promising research program focused on areas related to resiliency and inequality. Potential recruitment areas include offending, victimization, policing, courts and sentencing, corrections, prisoner reentry, juvenile delinquency, crime and violence prevention, among others. We wish to identify applicants who take an interdisciplinary and/or methodologically innovative approach, have strong theoretical orientations, and share the goal to work collectively to create a just, equitable, and inclusive future for our discipline and the diverse communities we serve.

Posted: 07/26/24
Run Date: 09/13/24

Assistant Professor (Sociology)

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Sociology
Institution: University of Kentucky
Department: Sociology
Contact Name: Dr. Edward Morris
Contact E-mail: edward.morris@uky.edu
Job Description: The Department of Sociology in the College of Arts Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks to fill a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant Professor level with expertise in the field of Medical Sociology. This is a 9-month position in the regular title series with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025. The department is seeking a scholar with expertise in medical sociology. This individual will teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. We encourage candidates whose research and teaching will add to existing departmental strengths and needs to apply. Opportunities are available for collaboration and affiliation through UK's Research Priority Areas such as substance use (SUPRA) and/or race/ethnicity (UNITE). The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to be a faculty affiliate in the Center for Health Equity Transformation and participate in an innovative, interdisciplinary program in Health, Society, & Populations. A Ph.D. in sociology or a related discipline is required.

Posted: 08/29/2024
Run Date: 10/07/2024

Assistant Professor (Critical Criminology)

Institution: Oberlin College
Department: Sociology
Job Description: The Sociology Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in the field of critical criminology, broadly defined to include law, punishment, and justice. Initial appointment to this position will be for a term of 4 years, beginning fall semester of 2025, and will carry the rank of Assistant Professor.

The incumbent will teach the standard teaching load (4.5 courses per year) in any area of critical criminology. Teaching responsibilities include introduction to sociology and a range of courses at all levels of the curriculum, including capstones and seminars. The ability to teach sociological theory or sociological methods is desirable, as are courses not currently represented in the curriculum. The incumbent will also be expected to engage in sustained scholarly research and/or other creative work appropriate to the position and participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including academic advising and service on committees.

Posted: 08/30/24
Run Date: 10/13/24

Assistant Professor (Criminology)

Institution: The University of South Carolina
Department: Criminology and Criminal Justice
Job Description: The faculty of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2025. Candidates must have either a Ph.D. in criminology/criminal justice, or an earned doctorate in a closely related social science discipline, completed by the start of employment (ABDs considered but a degree is expected when contract begins). A law degree (JD, LLM, SJD) does not satisfy the minimum qualifications. We are seeking candidates whose research addresses victimization, but particularly encourage applicants with specializations in youth victimization, hate crimes, mass violence victimization, child or elder abuse, community violence victimization, bullying and cyber victimization, and victimization and the criminal justice system. Applicants must demonstrate clear promise of important and high-impact scholarly research, effective teaching, and meaningful community engagement. Candidates with demonstrated potential for external research funding are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will teach 2 courses per semester, including offerings at the undergraduate and, as needed, graduate levels. They will also maintain an active research agenda, mentor and supervise students, and provide service to the Department, College, University, community and discipline.

Posted: 08/14/24
Run Date: 10/14/24

Assistant Professor (Criminology)

Institution: The University of South Carolina
Department: Criminology and Criminal Justice
Job Description: The faculty of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full time, tenure-track or tenured position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor to begin August 16, 2025. The candidate must demonstrate scholarly expertise in the area of gender-based violence. A PhD in criminology, criminal justice, or a closely related discipline (e.g., sociology, political science, psychology) must be earned by the time of appointment. Applications from ABDs are also accepted. The position encompasses three primary responsibilities: research, teaching, and service. The selected candidate will teach two courses each semester. Faculty members are expected to develop an active research agenda centered on gender-based violence. Prospective faculty members are also responsible for contributing to the growth and well-being of the Department, College, and University. This includes service to the professional community and engagement with the broader community.

Posted: 08/14/24
Run Date: 10/14/24

Assistant Professor (Sociology)

Institution: Loyola University Maryland
Department: Sociology
Contact Name: Amanda Konradi
Contact E-mail: akonradi@loyola.edu
Job Description: The Department of Sociology at Loyola University Maryland invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor to begin July 2025. Tenure-track faculty teach three courses per semester and actively engage in research in the area of their scholarly interest. In addition to teaching and research expectations, tenure-track faculty have the opportunity to serve on the committees at both departmental and university levels and mentor undergraduate students. Funds are available to support research-related expenses and professional travel and may include research start-up costs. We seek to hire an individual who has research interests in inequality, health, and the social and physical environment, and who makes use of qualitative or quantitative methodologies to explore access to resources, equity of outcomes, and/or activism pertaining to health/medicine. Successful applicants will also have the desire to teach sociological theory, introductory sociology, and an introductory course in society and policy as an introduction to environmental studies. While the department is open to any focus, special consideration will be given to applicants who can extend the department’s global focus or focus on the ways in which race, gender, and class intersect to impact health outcomes at a systemic level.

Posted: 8/20/2024
Run Date: 10/15/2024

Assistant Professor (Criminology and Criminal Justice)

Institution: Florida Atlantic University
Department: Social Work and Criminal Justice
Job Description: The Florida Atlantic University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) invites applications for a tenure-line assistant professor position starting Fall 2025 on the Boca Raton campus. While all substantive areas of expertise will be considered, we are particularly interested in applicants with research and teaching expertise in either (a) victimology (e.g., human trafficking) or (b) forensics (e.g., crime scene analytics, digital forensics). Exceptional candidates will engage in research or instructional activities that cross disciplinary boundaries (e.g., neuroscience, public health, psychology, genetics, education, public policy) or incorporate emerging technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence, social network analysis, virtual reality) to strengthen science, practice, and our communities. This position is a full-time, 9-month appointment that begins August 4, 2025.

Posted: 08/30/24
Run Date: 10/20/24

Assistant or Associate Professor (Criminology and Criminal Justice)

Institution: Florida Atlantic University
Department: Social Work and Criminal Justice
Job Description: The Florida Atlantic University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) invites applications for a tenure-line assistant or associate professor position starting Fall 2025 on the Boca Raton campus. While all substantive areas of expertise will be considered, we are particularly interested in applicants whose research agenda is (a) informed by emerging technologies in criminology and criminal justice (e.g., artificial intelligence, social network analysis, virtual reality) that ensure security, privacy, and the protection of civil rights; improve safety and community relations; and/or foster innovation in research and practice, or (b) crosses disciplinary boundaries (e.g., neuroscience, public health, psychology, genetics, education, public policy) to develop integrated knowledge for advancing research and addressing societal challenges. The position is a full-time, 9-month appointment that begins August 4, 2025.

Posted: 08/30/24
Run Date: 10/20/24

Assistant/Associate Professor (Criminal Justice)

Institution: Oakland University
Department: Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, & Criminal Justice
Job Description: The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, & Criminal Justice invites applications for the position of full-time, Assistant or Associate Professor in Criminal Justice. We are seeking candidates who can teach core criminal justice courses. Police and Society is preferred but we are open to applicants who can teach other core courses such as Delinquency and Juvenile Justice, Criminal Law and the Courts, and Corrective and Rehabilitative Institutions. We are also open to other criminal justice specialties. Applicants must provide evidence of an active research agenda. A productive research program is a requirement for this position. Candidates with both quantitative and qualitative skills are encouraged to apply. Oakland University’s Criminal Justice program values diversity and issues related to social justice. Therefore, candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The successful candidate will teach three courses in one semester and two in another semester. A Ph.D. in sociology, criminology, or criminal justice is required. ABD candidates will be considered but will be appointed at the rank of Instructor until evidence of Ph.D. completion is provided. A background in sociology is preferred. Applicants must provide evidence of an active research agenda.

Posted: 09/09/24
Run Date: 11/20/24

Assistant Professor (Community/Urban Sociology)

Institution: Suffolk University
Department: Sociology and Criminal Justice
Job Description: The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Suffolk University invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in Sociology beginning July 1, 2025. We are seeking candidates with a specialization in community or urban sociology, sub-areas open (e.g. race, ethnicity, youth, sex, gender, diversity, employment, housing, health, family or other aspects of community and urban life).

Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching and scholarly potential, including a research agenda and plans for peer-reviewed publication. The department includes undergraduate majors in Sociology and Criminal Justice, and a Master of Science in Crime and Justice Studies. The successful candidate should be able to teach required and elective Sociology courses to undergraduates. In addition to demonstrating excellence in teaching and research, the successful candidate is expected to advise and mentor undergraduate students, and engage in service with the department, college and university. The workload for this position is 45% teaching, 35% research, and 20% service with a 5-course teaching load per year.

Posted: 08/27/2024
Run Date: 11/27/2024

Assistant Professor (Criminal Justice)

Institution: Suffolk University
Department: Sociology and Criminal Justice
Job Description: The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Suffolk University invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in criminal justice beginning July 1, 2025. Area of specialization is open. We are seeking a teacher scholar with a research program involving diverse and/or underserved populations and aligning with the department’s social justice mission.

Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching and scholarly potential, including a research agenda and plans for peer-reviewed publication. The department includes undergraduate majors in Sociology and Criminal Justice, and a Master of Science in Crime and Justice Studies. The successful candidate should have the ability to teach in both our Master’s program and our undergraduate criminal justice and sociology majors. Candidates should be able to teach Research Methods (at both the undergraduate and graduate level) as well as other core and elective courses. In addition to demonstrating excellence in teaching and research, the successful candidate is expected to advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in service with the department, college and university. The workload for this position is 45% teaching, 35% research, and 20% service with a 5-course teaching load per year.

Posted: 08/27/2024
Run Date: 11/27/2024

Assistant Professor (Transgender Studies)

Institution: Yale University
Department: Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Job Description: The Program in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at Yale University seeks to hire a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the level of Assistant Professor in Transgender Studies, beginning July 1, 2025. The successful applicant will be expected to teach introductory, topics-based, and graduate-level courses in transgender studies, as well as to teach a broader range of courses required for the WGSS undergraduate major, the graduate certificate, and the doctoral program, on gender and sexuality studies topics and methods. The teaching expectation is normally 4 courses per academic year (2 per semester). In addition to their teaching responsibilities, faculty members are expected to engage in service to the program and to advise both undergraduate and graduate research.

In this search, we are open to scholars from any disciplinary or interdisciplinary background who substantively and centrally engage with the question of transgender experience, as well as with the scholarly field of transgender studies. We especially encourage applications from scholars with a focus on the intersections of trans and disability studies; trans studies and Black, Latinx, Native, Asian & Asian-American Studies, or other critical analyses of the overlapping structures of race and ethnicity, caste and religion; and transgender studies and regions of the Global South.

Posted: 08/27/2024
Run Date: 11/27/2024

Other Opportunities

Research Associate

Position Title: Research Associate - Pediatrics and Cardiovascular Sciences
Institution: Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
Job Description: The Brody School of Medicine Office of Clinical and Educational Scholarship, a unit of the Department of Academic Affairs, supports learner, faculty, and staff excellence in scholarly activities pertaining to patient care, population health, health professions education, and professional development in academic medicine. The office directly supports clinical and educational scholarly projects within Brody School of Medicine, provides education and consultation on project methodology and dissemination of findings, and fosters scholarly collaboration within Brody School of Medicine and ECU Health, a not-for-profit hospital system serving more than 1.4 million people across 29 predominantly rural counties in eastern North Carolina. The primary purpose of the Research Associate is to assist the departments of Pediatrics, Cardiovascular Sciences (CVS) and Academic Affairs in the development, execution, and publication of investigator-initiated research and other scholarly activities. The Research Associate will work with departmental and school research leadership to contribute to study design, regulatory approval, data collection, data analysis, manuscript writing, and grant writing. Additionally, this position will contribute to research education and research mentorship for department faculty, residents, fellows, and students. The Research Associate will report directly to the Assistant Dean of Clinical and Educational Scholarship in the Department of Academic Affairs, with additional mentorship and supervision from the Chairs of Pediatrics and CVS.

Posted: 08/29/2024
Run Date: 09/29/2024

Postdoctoral Associate (Public Policy)

Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate - Vision for Antiracist Health Policy
Institution: Cornell University
Job Description: The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position. We seek an independent and highly motivated researcher with strong skills in qualitative methods and expertise in health equity, racial equity, and public policy. The Postdoc Associate will work closely with Dr. Jamila Michener and Dr. Jeff Niederdeppe on a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant entitled “Advancing a Vision for Antiracist Health Policy (VFAR).” The specific responsibilities of the postdoc will include (but are not limited to) developing discussion group moderator guides for a large focus group and interview study, conducting a qualitative analysis of transcripts and field notes, and summarizing insights for both expert and lay audiences through peer-reviewed publications, reports, and presentations. This work will involve close collaboration with community partners. No teaching is associated with the position, but the Postdoctoral Associate will be expected to actively contribute to broader VFAR grant activities. The Postdoctoral Associate will also be given mentorship and dedicated time to pursue their own scholarship.

Successful candidates will have received a doctorate prior to starting the position. The fellowship is for a 1-year term with the possibility of renewal, pending the availability of funding. The position will begin as early as July 2024. We especially welcome applicants with degrees in Public Policy, Government/Political Science, Sociology, Communication, or a related social science field. The most competitive candidates will have proficiency in working collaboratively with community-based organizations. Candidates should also have a scholarly record that displays a commitment to advancing research on health policy and/or racial equity. We strongly encourage scholars from backgrounds that have been historically and structurally excluded from research and funding opportunities to apply.

Posted: 04/09/2024
Run Date: 10/02/2024

Researcher/Reviewer

We are a reputed consultancy firm conducting monitoring of a mega hydropower development project in Asia. We have an opening for an experienced researcher to review social, gender and resettlement reports produced by a team of experts. The reviewer is home-based whose responsibility is to review papers and reports roughly 2-3 times per year and communicate with the project manager. Good remunerations will be paid. There is the possibility to use review materials to develop research papers with the approval of the project manager.

Interested candidates are requested to email a copy of their CV together with their list of publications to: anura.widana@yahoo.com

Posted: 8/22/2024
Run Date: 10/22/2024

Senior Lecturer (Sociology)

Institution: Vanderbilt University
Department: Sociology
Contact E-mail: holly.j.mccammon@vanderbilt.edu
Job Description: The Department of Sociology at Vanderbilt University seeks highly motivated candidates for an instructional faculty position at the rank of Senior Lecturer. The successful candidate will teach criminology and other core sociology courses using the highest standards of teaching in a student-focused manner. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise and interest in teaching social science computational methods. The teaching load is six courses per academic year with the possibility of multiple sections of some courses. A strong record of teaching excellence, interest in pedagogy, and experience working with diverse and highly motivated students is highly desirable. The position will begin fall 2025 and is non-tenure-track. The initial appointment is for three years, with the potential for continuing reappointment, contingent upon institutional review. Qualifications Vanderbilt expects excellence in teaching. A Ph.D. in sociology is required by August 1, 2025.

Posted: 09/09/2024
Run Date: 12/09/2024