Assistant Professor of Sociology - 811

University of North Carolina Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology to begin in fall 2027. The department seeks a dynamic educator committed to teaching, advising, service, scholarship, and research within a supportive campus community.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate sociology both in-person and online, developing writing-intensive courses, maintaining an active research agenda, and contributing to curriculum development and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology is required.
• ABD with Ph.D. completed by appointment will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Sociology courses in the classroom and online.
• Teach Writing Intensive courses.
• Develop and deliver engaging instruction using various teaching modalities.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to undergraduate students.
• Maintain an active research agenda in the discipline.
• Participate in university service, curriculum development and campus initiatives.
• Apply discipline-specific skills towards community engagement.
• Contribute to a learning environment that promotes student achievement.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Advising

Online teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Sociology

ABD considered

Job description

Assistant Professor of Sociology - 811

Position Information

• Division: Academic Affairs
• Department: Sociology & Criminal Jus.
• Working Title: Assistant Professor of Sociology - 811
• Vacancy Type: Tenure Track Faculty
• Min T/E Requirements: Ph.D. in Sociology required. ABD with Ph.D. completed by date of appointment will be considered.
• FTE: 1
• Recruitment Range: Commensurate Upon Education and Experience
• Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate Upon Education and Experience
• Position #: 811
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Months per year: 9
• Is this a grant funded position?: No
• If yes, please indicate the end date of the grant.: n/a
• Primary Purpose of Organization Unit: Teaching, advising, service, scholarship, and research.
• Primary Purpose of Position: Teaching, service, scholarship, and research.

Special Instructions

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process. UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Job Description

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Sociology position to begin in the fall of 2027.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is one of the seventeen member institutions in the University of North Carolina system. The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice is growing in size and offers numerous opportunities for creative teaching, including on-line courses, as well as advancement of scholarship.

Position Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Sociology courses in the classroom and online, including Introduction to Sociology, and Social Problems. There will also be opportunities to teach upper level and graduate level courses.
• Teach Writing Intensive courses.
• Develop and deliver engaging instruction using various teaching modalities
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to undergraduate students
• Maintain an active research agenda in the discipline
• Participate actively in university service, including committee work, curriculum development and campus initiatives.
• Apply discipline-specific skills towards community-engagement with the local community and region.
• Contribute to a supportive learning environment that promotes student achievement and academic excellence.

Management Preference

Ability to teach undergraduate Social Statistics, Social Research, and Social Inequalities. Prior experience teaching in higher education both face to face and online. Prefer an individual capable and willing to teach sociology classes, especially social statistics, social research, social inequalities, and possibly medical sociology classes.

Posting Information

• Job Opening Date: 08/04/2026
• Job Closing Date:
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Posting Category: Faculty
• Posting Number: EPA01161
• Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13580