Assistant or Associate Professor

Posting Information

Posting Information
Department
Sociology - 316500

Posting Open Date
09/21/2026

Application Deadline
10/21/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Position Type
Permanent Faculty

Working Title
Assistant or Associate Professor

Appointment Type
Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID
FAC0006109

Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week
40

FTE
1

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range
Dependent on Experience or Dependent on Qualifications.

Proposed Start Date
07/01/2027

Position Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Chapel Hill Department of Sociology works to advance sociological knowledge and the public's understanding of society through research and teaching at the highest levels of the discipline. We are committed to a vision where all members of the community feel welcome and valued and can thrive. We are a member of the American Sociological Association, abide by its Code of Ethics, and expect our faculty, students, and staff to adhere to its code.

Further details on the department and undergraduate program are available here:

Position Summary
The Department of Sociology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for an Assistant or Associate (tenure-track or tenured) faculty position to begin July 1, 2027. We welcome applications from sociologists working in any substantive area whose scholarship is pathbreaking and poised to shape their field. In addition, we seek a colleague whose teaching will contribute to our interdisciplinary undergraduate Management and Society major, through existing or new courses on organizations, work and occupations, economic sociology, social psychology, non-profits, work and family, AI and work, or related topics. Applicants should specify their contribution to our Management and Society major in their cover letter. Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field by July 1, 2027.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD in Sociology, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Specialization in organizations, work and occupations, economic sociology, social psychology, non-profits, work and family, AI and work, or related topics. A record of strong, innovative research and excellence in teaching.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions
Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, a writing sample, and the names and contact information of three references through UNC's online recruitment system. Please use the "Other Document" attachment to provide the teaching statement. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but our review of applications will begin on October 5, 2026

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Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title
Kelsie Taylor, Interim Business Officer

Department Contact Telephone or Email
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Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
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Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.