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)
- UC Blue Ash College (Sociology)
- University of California, Riverside (Criminology)
- Virginia Commonwealth University (Criminal Justice)
Other Positions
- Equity & Inclusion Advocacy and Support Coordinator
- Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Assistant Professors
Assistant Professor (Sociology)
Institution: UC Blue Ash College
Department: Sociology
Job Description: The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Sociology position for the Behavioral Science Department, intended to begin on August 15, 2026. Essential functions include: Teaching four (4) courses per semester, such as, but not limited to, Introduction to Sociology and Global Community: Cultural Diversity & Interaction. This is a face-to-face program, but there may be opportunities to teach some online courses; Participating in department and college service, such as, but not limited to, collecting data from courses for program assessment, attending department meetings, and representing the department at various university functions; Engaging in sociological and/or scholarship of teaching and learning research and professional development activities.
Posted: 10/24/2025
Run Date: 01/24/2026
Tenured Associate or Full Professor of Teaching (Criminology)
Institution: University of California, Riverside
Department: Sociology
Job Description: The Department of Sociology at the University of California, Riverside invites applicants for an Associate or Full Professor of Teaching beginning July 1, 2026. This position is equivalent in level to other Associate and Full Professor positions, but with an emphasis on excellence in teaching and teaching-related activities. We seek someone who specializes in Criminology. Completion of a PhD in Sociology is required. The University of California values salary transparency and reports salaries annually in the UC Annual Wage Database. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. To ensure full consideration, applications and supporting materials should be received by January 25, 2026. Review of applications will begin on January 26, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates who apply by January 26 will be given full consideration. For more information about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jan E. Stets at jan.stets@ucr.edu.
Posted: 12/04/2025
Run Date: 1/26/2026
Instructor or Assistant Professor (Criminal Justice)
Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University
Department: Criminal Justice
Job Description: The VCU L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Criminal Justice program, invites applications for a full-time 9-month term (teaching) faculty position. This position is non-tenure eligible faculty at the rank of instructor or assistant professor, beginning August 16, 2026. Candidates with significant career and professional work experience within the criminal justice system will be highly considered. Successful candidates will join an interdisciplinary group of colleagues whose focus reflects the core areas in the Wilder School (criminal justice, homeland security and emergency preparedness, public administration, public policy and urban and regional studies and planning) and who work to foster improved community and government relations that promote safe, economically viable and engaged communities. The Wilder School is committed to sustainability, justice, resiliency and equity in government. We seek applicants who will contribute to the strength of our faculty who will complement and expand existing School expertise.
All candidates should show a commitment to high-quality instruction at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Evidence of significant career and professional work experience, as well as demonstrated teaching effectiveness is required. We are specifically seeking an instructor who demonstrates a profound commitment to high-quality teaching and adds to the strength and skills of our faculty. Successful candidates will have expertise in criminal justice and criminology, and have the ability to teach a variety of core undergraduate and graduate courses, including courts/sentencing and corrections courses. We are interested in aculty who will demonstrate through teaching, creative expression, and/or public engagement, the richness of diversity in the learning experience through integrated intersectional approaches and perspectives. The selected candidate will complement and expand our existing expertise in the field of criminal justice and join a dedicated group of colleagues with a commitment to service and community engagement.
Posted: 11/26/2025
Run Date: 02/26/2026
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
Other Opportunities
Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Institution: University of West Georgia
Department: Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Job Description: The University of West Georgia is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and collaborative Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences to provide strategic leadership that advances academic excellence, fosters creativity, and enhances student success. This leader will guide innovative programs, champion scholarly and artistic achievement, and build strong partnerships within the university and beyond. The Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences ensures college objectives align with the University’s strategic plan, mission, and goals. The Dean drives the strategic vision for the college, ensuring innovative academic programs and student-focused initiatives are implemented across both UWG campuses.
Posted: 12/17/25
Run: 02/15/26
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
