Job Opportunities
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 Professors
- North Carolina State (Sociology)
- Northern Arizona University (Criminology)
- Stonehill College (Sociology)
Assistant Professors
Assistant Teaching Professor (Criminology)
Institution: Northern Arizona University
Department: Criminology and Criminal Justice
Job Description: Northern Arizona University’s Criminology and Criminal Justice Department invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor appointment on the Flagstaff Campus beginning August 2026. This position is a 9 month teaching-focused, non-tenure-eligible position with a 4-4 teaching load. It is expected to be a continuing line with yearly renewals and has the potential for promotion. Renewal is contingent upon successful completion of a probationary year, effective performance, continued funding, and department needs.
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice seeks candidates who will contribute to departmental and university efforts to elevate excellence in education, foster informed and engaged citizens, and develop career-ready skills and opportunities. The majority of our students identify as belonging to one or more of these groups: first-generation, Latinx, veterans, and Indigenous peoples. We seek a candidate who demonstrates a commitment to collaborative and inclusive learner-centered pedagogies, preparing students to use their knowledge to address justice concerns in the community and discipline.
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at NAU has a deeply democratic culture and values those who are committed to full participation in faculty governance and service.
Posted: 02/10/2026
Run Date: 03/05/2026
Assistant or Full Professor (Sociology)
Institution: North Carolina State University
Department: Sociology and Anthropology
Job Description: The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at North Carolina State University (NC State) invites applications at the senior associate or full professor level for the Goodnight-NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Social Sciences. The ideal candidate will be a nationally and/or internationally recognized sociologist or anthropologist (any subdiscipline) working in at least one of the areas of race, health, or wellbeing (e.g., economic, environmental, or community well-being). Preference will be given to candidates whose work focuses on at least two of these areas. Review of applications will begin on January 21.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at NC State University is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and public outreach. The department offers undergraduate degrees in anthropology, criminology and sociology, and graduate degrees in anthropology (MA) and sociology (MA, PhD). North Carolina State University is the largest public university in North Carolina. Located in Raleigh in the heart of the Research Triangle, it offers excellent amenities. To learn more, please visit our website.
Posted: 10/29/2025
Run Date: 04/29/2026
Visiting Assistant Professor (Sociology)
Institution: Stonehill College
Department: Sociology
Job Description: The Sociology and Anthropology Department at Stonehill College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology position to begin in August 2026. We seek candidates who are enthusiastic about teaching and mentoring undergraduates and who demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of social justice in higher education. Essential Duties & Responsibilities The teaching load for visiting faculty is four courses per semester. For the Fall 2026 semester, the successful candidate will be expected to teach two sections of Introduction to Sociology, a sociological theories course, and a research methods course. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong record of teaching Introduction to Sociology and with expertise that complements existing departmental strengths. Education & Experience Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Sociology or a related discipline. ABD candidates will be considered if they have relevant experience and an established plan to complete the degree by August 1, 2026. Applicants are asked to complete the online application and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one example of scholarly work, and a teaching portfolio. The teaching portfolio should include evidence of teaching experience, course syllabi, and a statement of teaching philosophy. In the teaching philosophy statement, applicants should describe how social justice informs their teaching materials and methods. References will be requested prior to interviews.
Posted: 02/10/2026
Run Date: 05/10/2026
