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:

Inclusive History Project Hiring Research Associate

Join a collaborative team dedicated to advancing research, public engagement, and community-centered approaches to history at the University of Michigan.

Applications Due: June 26, 2026

The Inclusive History Project’s Towards Community-Based Shared Stewardship initiative—a collaboration between the Bentley Historical Library (BHL) and the University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI)—is seeking a part-time graduate student Research Associate to support efforts to develop and implement shared stewardship practices.

The graduate student assistant will:

  • Conduct research on collections related to LGBTQ+ and/or African American history
  • Identify and engage in outreach to source communities
  • Plan and facilitate community engagement events that activate archival collections within those communities
  • Collaborate with Bentley Historical Library staff as needed

Compensation is $33.46 per hour for doctoral students and $22.00 per hour for master's students. The appointment will begin in summer 2026 and continue through the academic year, with up to 10 hours of research work per week.

Research assistants will work closely with the project’s Co-Principal Investigators:

  • Jesse Johnston, Clinical Assistant Professor of Information, School of Information
  • Alexis Antracoli, Director, Bentley Historical Library

Learn more and apply.

Posted: 6/11/26
Run Date: 6/30/26

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Visiting Assistant Professor – Sociology

Western Carolina University Hiring Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology

Applications Due: July 22, 2026

Join a dynamic and student-centered sociology program at Western Carolina University, one of the top-ranked public regional universities in the South. The Department of Anthropology and Sociology invites applications for a nine-month, fixed-term Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology position beginning in August 2026.

The successful candidate will teach within Western Carolina University's undergraduate sociology program, which is known for its interdisciplinary partnerships, experiential learning opportunities, and accessible faculty mentorship.

The Visiting Assistant Professor will:

  • Teach a 3-4 course load in the undergraduate sociology program
  • Contribute to an engaging and supportive learning environment
  • Teach courses related to their area of expertise
  • Collaborate with faculty and students across an interdisciplinary department

This position is open to all areas of sociology. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in:

  • Health Sociology
  • Global and Transnational Sociology
  • Organizational and Industrial Sociology
  • Related sociological specialties

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Sociology or ABD status in Sociology by August 1, 2026

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Sociology or a closely related discipline

Why Western Carolina University?

Western Carolina University continues to receive national recognition as a top employer, including being ranked #1 among North Carolina employers on Forbes' 2025 America’s Best Employers by State list. WCU offers a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, tuition waivers within the UNC System, paid holidays, community service leave, wellness programs, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.

Application Materials

Applicants should submit:

  • Letter of application
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Teaching statement (maximum two pages)
  • List of three professional references with complete contact information
  • Unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all graduate degrees

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For questions, please contact Ben Steere at basteere@email.wcu.edu.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Learn more and apply.
https://apptrkr.com/7250575

Posted: 6/22/26
Run Date: 7/22/26

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 Part-Time Instructors (Sociology)

Institution: University of West Georgia
Department: Sociology 
Job Description: The University of West Georgia is recruiting instructors to teach online and in-person sociology classes. Instructors must have at least 18 graduate credit hours in sociology to be considered. Fall 2026 class needs include: Introductory Sociology, Social Problems, Social Inequality, Social Psychology, Research Methods, Housing and Homelessness, Violence against women, Sociology of Education, and American Class System. UWG pays $3,600 per course and course descriptions can be viewed online via the UWG Undergraduate Catalog. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Elroi Windsor at ewindsor@westga.edu for details. 

Posted: 4/23/25
Run Date: 7/23/26

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