Assistant Professor of Sociology

• Teach 24 credits (4/4 workload) per academic year (with the exception of designated release and/or reassignment time);
• Teach undergraduate sociology courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online modalities (some online courses are offered in accelerated 7-week formats);
• Design and implement curriculum that aligns with student learning outcomes, program learning outcomes, and general education learning outcomes and assist in departmental assessment reporting;
• Participate in, and contribute to curriculum development by planning, developing, and evaluating new and existing courses and curricula;
• Maintain a high-quality research agenda with the expectation of peer-reviewed publication;
• Participate in department/division meetings, committees, and other activities; and
• Provide service to the university, community, and the relevant academic discipline profession; service can include advising student organizations.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Sociology (ABD candidates who are expected to complete their degree by August 2025 will also be considered);
• Demonstrated potential for high-quality instruction of courses from a Sociological perspective;
• Demonstrated potential for providing instruction in online, hybrid, and/or face-to-face formats;
• Experience working with students and staff from culturally diverse backgrounds;
• Demonstrated potential for effective service to the institution, leadership in the discipline, and engagement with the community; and,Commitment to scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to provide students with community-based learning experiences.
• Evidence of high-quality instruction of undergraduate courses from a Sociological perspective.
• Experience designing and implementing learning experiences that integrate community engagement within the curriculum.
• Evidence of providing instruction in online, hybrid, and/or face-to-face formats;
• Evidence of coordinating community-based learning experiences.
• Interest in advising and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Potential for (and/or record of) securing extramural funding.

Assistant Professor Job Description

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

Health & Retirement Contributions

Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

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Review of Applications

Applications received by 04/21/2025 are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment."

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee.

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. If the results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if you have started employment, your employment will be terminated.

(see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

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