Assistant Professor of Sociology

Davidson College; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Davidson College's Sociology department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting July 1, 2027. We seek expertise in Urban Sociology to enrich our undergraduate program and interdisciplinary offerings.

Davidson College is a selective liberal arts college located near Charlotte, NC. The successful candidate will teach four courses in the first year and five thereafter, contribute to courses in theory, methods or statistics, and pursue scholarly research in collaboration

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology by June 30, 2027.
• Experience teaching undergraduates preferred.
• Ability to teach theory, methods, or statistics.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses in the first year and five courses each year thereafter.
• Contribute to curriculum development and interdisciplinary programs.
• Engage in scholarly research and student mentorship.

Skills

Urban Sociology

Undergraduate teaching

Scholarly research

Education

Ph.D. in Sociology

Job description

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.

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026. All application materials should be submitted online at oracle.davidson.edu. Direct inquiries to Gerardo Marti, Chair of the Search Committee ([e-mail]).

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.

Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu.

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