Assistant Professor in Sociology

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 5,000 students and has been a top-ranked regional university for more than 20 consecutive years.