Assistant Professor in Sociology

Job Description
The Winthrop University Department of Sociology Criminology and Anthropology invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position beginning January 1 2027. The successful candidate will have an active research agenda and be able to teach a variety of courses in a combined sociology program particularly courses within the General Sociology and Social Inequalities Concentrations. Candidates will also teach Social Theory and Qualitative Research Methods. The area of specialization should allow the individual to contribute coursework in at least one of the following areas: Sociology of Technology the User Experience (UX) research Concentration Medical Sociology and/or Urban Sociology. The preferred candidate will demonstrate potential for teaching and research involving students from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Requirements for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor include a Ph.D. in sociology or related field ( ABD will be considered) evidence of teaching excellence and commitment to student learning and evidence of an ongoing program of research and publication. We seek a broadly trained teacher-scholar interested in involving undergraduate students in experiential learning. The candidate will also advise undergraduates and participate in other service to the university. The department supports a thriving B.A. program in sociology with concentrations in anthropology social inequalities criminology pre-law and User Experience (UX) Research as well as a separate B.A. in Criminal Justice. Winthrop a small public comprehensive university boasts a highly diverse student body of approximately 5000 students and has been a top-ranked regional university for more than 20 consecutive years.

Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Sociology or related field is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor ( ABD will be considered) Experience teaching or demonstrated potential to teach sociology courses including Social Theory and Qualitative Research methods. Evidence of teaching excellence and an ongoing commitment to student learning Evidence of ongoing program of research ideally involving undergraduates and the potential for publication Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to contribute to one or more of the following areas: Sociology of Technology the User Experience (UX) Research Concentration Medical Sociology and/or Urban Sociology Experience mentoring undergraduate research including but not limited to research lab supervision coauthoring with students and bringing students to conferences Interest in contributing to the major by offering a wide variety of courses including introductory courses Research that compliments existing departmental expertise and highlights the applied nature of sociology.

Required Experience:

Junior IC