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:
Positions:
Assistant Professors
Other Positions
Visiting Teaching Professor (Sociology)
Institution: Northern Kentucky University
Department: Sociology, Anthropology, and Philosophy
Job Description: The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Philosophy at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a non-tenure-track position at the rank of Visiting Teaching Professor in Sociology for the 2025-2026 academic year (beginning in August, 2025). This full-time, non-renewable appointment focused on excellence in undergraduate teaching and student engagement. The position requires availability for face-face (in-person) and online teaching. The selected candidate will join a department faculty committed to high-quality teaching and support of student success. Please submit your application through NKU’s online employment portal at https://jobs.nku.edu. Inquiries about the position may be directed to the Department Chair at frimpongma1@nku.edu.
Posted: 05/26/2025
Run Date: 08/26/2025
Assistant Professor (Sociology & Criminology)
Institution: Villanova University
Department: Sociology & Criminology
Job Description: The Department of Sociology and Criminology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Sociology at the rank of assistant professor to begin in August 2026. We seek candidates whose research, teaching and service has prepared them to support the University’s mission, particularly regarding community service and social justice. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the Sociology program and consist of 4 undergraduate courses for the first academic year (2/2 teaching load) and 5 undergraduate courses for following academic years (3/2 teaching load with a semester-long sabbatical after a positive third-year review). Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Sociology by the time of appointment. Candidates for this position should be pursuing an active research agenda and producing high-quality publications. They should also demonstrate a commitment to effective teaching at the undergraduate level and be willing to teach an introductory-level course as well as a research methods and/or data analysis course, among other courses in their areas of expertise. We especially encourage applicants who focus on one or more of the following areas: digital sociology, critical media studies, and science and technology studies, although other areas may be considered. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order located in the culturally diverse Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. Visit the Department web page for further information. For questions, contact Search Chair Rory Kramer (rory.kramer@villanova.edu).
Posted: 08/25/2025
Run Date: 09/25/2025
Director of the Prevention Science Program
Job Description: The position is for the Director of the Prevention Science Program at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Institute of Behavioral Science (IBS). The position offers the opportunity to direct an established, interdisciplinary program of researchers working across the prevention science spectrum—from fundamental research through community implementation. Our collaborative culture brings together faculty from sociology, psychology, public health, criminology, and related fields in meaningful interdisciplinary work. This is a tenured faculty appointment (at the rank of associate or full professor) that offers an academic home in the Department of Sociology.
The Director will shape the Prevention Science Program’s strategic vision, join IBS’s executive leadership team, and work with colleagues who have been remarkably successful at securing major funding, collecting important data, and translating research into evidence-based programs that are implemented in schools and communities nationwide. Currently, the Prevention Science Program houses the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, the Center for Resilience + Wellbeing, Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development, LifeSkills Training Implementation, and (the soon-to-be-established) Center on Crime and Justice.
CU Boulder is a leading R1 institution with exceptional research infrastructure and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. Boulder offers an outstanding quality of life with unparalleled outdoor recreation, a thriving cultural and tech scene, and excellent schools.
The application process opens soon, with review beginning as early as September 19, 2025. I've attached the full announcement here.
Posted: 07/30/25
Run: 09/19/25
Equity & Inclusion Advocacy and Support Coordinator
Job Description: The Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for the position of Equity & Inclusion Advocacy and Support Coordinator. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where safety, respect, and equity prevail. We believe that every individual deserves a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment. If you are passionate about ensuring the rights of all community members and eager to make a lasting impact, we want YOU to join our team!
Reporting to the Director of Equity and Inclusion Projects and Initiatives, the Coordinator will contribute significantly to ongoing and new OEI initiatives. The Coordinator will develop and coordinate OEI Diversity Peer Educators (DPE) and Advocacy Program. This program includes training students to become DPE Associates, assisting with the coordination of a comprehensive restorative justice process and team to support the university's needs, and coordinating the Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC), including co- chairing the SDLC Planning Committee. The Coordinator will also work collaboratively with campus units to promote progress on the work of the Office of Equity and Inclusion.
Posted: 08/22/25
Run: 02/22/26
