- The Department of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMB) invites qualified persons to apply for a tenure-track assistant professor position to join our faculty beginning September 1, 2026. Candidates should have demonstrated research and teaching strengths in the sociology of gender/sexualities with a preference for candidates who can teach Queer Theory/Methods. Candidates who are able to teach a first-year course for sociology majors requiring qualitative methods preferred. Candidates should have an emerging/established research program with the potential to generate external funding, a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring, the capacity to expand diversity initiatives on campus, and enhance the university's commitment to public service.
- The School of Liberal Arts at Anne Arundel Community College is looking for part-time faculty who are able to teach Introduction to Sociology, Criminology, and other Sociology classes as needed. Candidate must be able to teach in a face-to-face, in person capacity during daytime hours. They should also be experienced with online teaching in both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
- Bentley University is always seeking qualified candidates for current and future openings as Adjunct Lecturers in the Sociology Department. We encourage all qualified applicants to put their application into this pool for future consideration. The Department of Sociology seeks applicants for adjunct positions teaching an introductory Sociology courses for upcoming semesters.
- The Department of Sociology at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in the College of Sciences invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-earning assistant professor anticipated to begin August 2026. We seek candidates with scholarly expertise in technology and society who have an active research agenda and a commitment to effective teaching. The ideal candidate will have research and teaching interests that align with the department’s strengths in social inequalities, medical sociology, criminology, and spatial sociology/GIS and/or any of the university’s priority areas (space technologies and systems, health and human performance, energy and sustainability, entertainment and immersive experiences, and transformative technologies and national security). Methodological areas of expertise are open.
- Louisiana Tech University seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor of Sociology. Tenure track, nine-month position. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Starting date: September 1, 2026. We seek applicants with evidence of successful teaching and scholarship in criminology or a closely related field to support our sociology undergraduate program and forensic psychology certificate. Specialization in a field of digital criminology (e.g., social media crime, cybercrime, online victimization, online communities) is a plus. The successful candidate will join a vibrant academic unit that prioritizes interdisciplinary teaching and research collaboration between the humanities and social sciences. The candidate will have the opportunity to teach existing elective criminology courses within the sociology major (e.g., Juvenile Delinquency, Sociology of Deviance, Introduction to Criminal Justice), as well as Research Methods and Introduction to Sociology. In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a new interdisciplinary media studies graduate program. The normal teaching load is three courses per quarter. A strong commitment to exemplary teaching at the undergraduate level, scholarship/research activity, and good interpersonal and collegial skills are expected.
- The Department of Anthropology (https://anth.la.psu.edu/) and the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI: https://ssri.psu.edu/) at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position, at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek innovative social science researchers whose work focuses on the social and ecological determinants of reproductive health via field-based research using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods. Candidates may work on topics including, but not limited to, reproductive outcomes, such as fertility or parental investment in children (e.g. breastfeeding, child mortality, education); reproductive life stages, such as puberty, pregnancy, or menopause; and/or the social and ecological determinants of reproduction, such as environmental risk, social support, inequality, healthcare access, or communicable disease. Penn State Anthropology prides itself on its integrative research and is interested in hiring a scholar whose work is interdisciplinary and/or integrates across anthropology's subfields. We welcome candidates with interdisciplinary interests or training in fields including, but not limited to, demography, human biology, epidemiology, ecology, evolutionary medicine, and/or public health. Study population is open and could include nationally representative samples, underrepresented groups, Indigenous communities, or small-scale populations, and regional focus could be in the U.S. or international.
- The Department of Sociology at the University of Western Ontario (Western University) (www.sociology.uwo.ca) invites applications for a probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. The anticipated start date will be July 1, 2026 or as negotiated. The Department is seeking a scholar with demonstrated excellence in quantitative sociological research whose work advances knowledge in one or both of the following areas: Health and the Life Course or Work and the Economy.
- The Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Boston seeks applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Gerontology to begin on September 1, 2026. Research focus is open, with preference given to research expertise at the intersection of AGING AND HEALTH DISPARITIES related to COGNITIVE AGING AND DEMENTIA, ECONOMICS AND RETIREMENT, SPATIAL METHODS AND THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, and AI AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS. Outstanding candidates with other research interests will be considered as well.
- The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin September 1st, 2025.
- The Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. We invite applicants whose research focuses on food and nutrition policy and who have experience using quantitative methods to evaluate the effects of public policies on diet and health. The successful candidate will join a vibrant community of scholars at Penn's Center for Food and Nutrition Policy, with opportunities to generate and disseminate evidence that informs food policy debates nationally and globally.
- The School of Arts and Humanities at Truman State University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Criminal Justice Studies/Sociology to begin August 2026. This position is a full-time, nine-month appointment located on Truman’s campus in Kirksville, Missouri. In addition to the duties and responsibilities described below, faculty are expected to contribute to the campus culture of the Liberal Arts and Sciences and interdisciplinarity by teaching in the University’s core curriculum (The Dialogues) and contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives and coursework as needed.
- The Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology in the College of Letters & Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track faculty member in sociology beginning August 2026 . This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate courses, research, and service to the university, community, and profession. Research and teaching expertise should complement existing faculty expertise and may include environmental sociology, sociology of work and organizations, corporate sociology, or another similar area (or combination of these areas).
- The Department of Gender and Women’s Studies (GWS) at the University of Wisconsin - Madison invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor or recently tenured associate professor who works at the intersection of gender or sexuality and aging. GWS envisions that the successful candidate focuses their research and teaching on health and aging at the intersection of sex, gender, and sexuality and on the long-term health effects of social and economic marginalization. This hire aligns with our scholarly focus on illuminating the structures of inequality, highlighting resilience and resistance, and advocating for a more equitable health landscape. We are particularly interested in scholars who study gendered aging among socially or economically marginalized groups. Use of identifiable feminist research methods and interest in community-engaged research are a plus. Areas of interest include gendered aging among Indigenous people; aging concerns among queer/trans communities; women, aging, and sexuality; Black women and aging; women and elder abuse. Strong candidates with a commitment to interdisciplinary research on gender or sexuality and aging and an interest in advancing the health span (safe, secure, and healthy lifespan) regardless of sub-specialization, will be considered.
- Duke Kunshan University (DKU) invites faculty candidates to apply for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position in Computational Social Science beginning in the academic year 2026-2027. We are looking for a computational social scientist with background in political science, sociology, communication or public policy who applies cutting-edge computational techniques to answer social scientific questions. The successful candidate will be expected to teach interdisciplinary courses in our Computation & Design major, including Computational Social Science, Machine Learning for Social Science, Modeling and Predicting, and introductory statistics courses.
- Purdue University invites applications for multiple tenured or tenure-track faculty positions as part of a multi-department strategic faculty recruitment initiative in Integrated Health Across Lifecycle and Systems. This strategic recruitment will help advance Purdue’s One Health initiative (https://www.purdue.edu/onehealth/) which seeks to tackle complex challenges with real-world impact at the intersection of human, animal, and plant health.
- The Department of Sociology at Middlebury College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach the department's required research methods course as well as teach introductory, intermediate and advanced courses in their specialty. Research and teaching fields are open but we are especially interested in candidates with a focus in Environmental Sociology, Rural Sociology or Crime, Law & Deviance. As part of a full teaching load, the candidate will also regularly contribute to Middlebury's First-Year Seminar Program and Winter Term course offerings. All faculty at Middlebury are also expected to contribute to service to the College including, but not limited to, committee membership and serving as Director or Chair of a Program or Department when asked. Applicants are expected to have their Ph.D. in Sociology by June 30, 2026.
- The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin seeks a leading scholar in Child and Adolescent Health for the position of Priscilla Pond Flawn Regents Professor of Child Development to begin August 2026. We are especially interested in candidates who use interdisciplinary methods to study the biopsychosocial processes that influence health and well-being with respect to risk, resilience and/or protection. Applicants should have: A Ph.D. in human development, family studies, psychology, sociology, economics, public policy, or a related social science; an established program of research and nationally recognized expertise in the field of child and adolescent development and health; a strong record of publication and external funding; and evidence of outstanding graduate and undergraduate teaching ability. We are an interdisciplinary program focusing on individual, relationship, and family development within varying ecological contexts. Faculty research interests include child and adolescent development, parent-child relationships, romantic relationships, aging, health and health behaviors, culture, poverty, intervention, and public policy. We have a vital program with approximately 350 undergraduate majors, 35 doctoral students, and 19 faculty operating in a collegial and supportive environment. The position includes access to funds from an endowment for scholarly support.
- The Department of Sociology at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in the fall of 2026 in the general area of sociology of medicine, health, and/or well-being broadly defined. We encourage applicants whose research in medicine, health, and/or well-being would complement department strengths in the areas of education, social psychology, political sociology, sociology of the family, sociology of inequality, stratification, and population. The tenure home for this position will be in the Department of Sociology. Ph.D. in Sociology is required at time of appointment. Applicants should apply online at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/30984 including a cover letter; CV; statements on research and/or teaching; up to three writing samples; and contact information for three letters of reference. Applications must be complete by November 16, 2025, to receive full consideration. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Queries can be sent to Fabio Rojas (frojas@iu.edu), Department of Sociology Chair, or Jennifer Barber (jenbarb@iu.edu), Chair of the Search Committee.
- The Charles F. Kettering Foundation invites applications for an Applied Demographer and Data Visualization Specialist for Inclusive Democracy. The Applied Demographer and Data Visualization Specialist for Inclusive Democracy supports the foundation’s mission by analyzing demographic and social trends to provide insights across all program areas. This role explores the implications of demographic shifts—including migration, aging, religious affiliation and identity, racial and ethnic diversity, gender fluidity, and multiculturalism—for inclusive democratic governance. The position critically examines patterns of social exclusion, backlash against perceived "otherness," and the challenges of fostering social cohesion in complex, diverse societies. The Demographer collaborates closely with internal teams, external experts, and organizational leadership, delivering clear, impactful visualizations and insights that advance inclusive democracy and amplify underrepresented voices.
- The Department of Sociology at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool. This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available.
- LEHIGH UNIVERSITY-The Department of Sociology & Anthropology is seeking to fill the position of Lucy G. Moses Endowed Chair Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the rank of full professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. While the area of specialization is open, we are looking for a candidate who will complement our department's existing strengths; potential interest(s) include, but are not limited to, social and cultural change, inequality, migration, environment, civil society, and/or population. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Sociology. The selected candidate is expected to carry a standard teaching load of 2/2, maintain an active program of research, and engage in university and departmental service commensurate with their seniority.
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