Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Sociology

Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Sociology The Sociology department at Davidson College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting July 1, 2027. We are looking for someone with expertise in Urban Sociology, broadly defined. Candidates should be prepared to teach at least two of our required courses in theory, methods, or statistics. We are especially interested in new Sociology courses that will broaden our curriculum with potential contributions to Davidson College's interdisciplinary programs (including Africana Studies, Data Science, Digital Studies, East Asian Studies, Environmental Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Latin American Studies, Public Health, and South Asian Studies). New professors teach four courses in their first year and then five courses each year thereafter. Candidates are expected to be highly committed to excellence in both undergraduate teaching and scholarly research. Experience teaching undergraduates is strongly preferred. Ph.D. in Sociology should be in hand by June 30, 2027. The following materials are required: cover letter describing teaching and research experience as well as approach to teaching students from a variety of backgrounds; curriculum vitae; and sample syllabi of courses the applicant is prepared to offer. Please include the names and contact information for three references from whom letters of recommendation may be solicited at a future date. Davidson College is a highly selective, residential, four-year liberal arts college, located 20 miles from Charlotte, NC that is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Davidson places emphasis on excellence in teaching, features outstanding facilities, and provides institutional funding for research, travel, and sabbatical leaves. Davidson faculty and students benefit from small class sizes at all levels. A collegial, respectful atmosphere honors academic achievement and integrity, upholds educational excellence, encourages student-faculty collaborative research, and prioritizes inclusive pedagogy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sociology