Assistant Professor - Open Field - Sociology

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 132,900; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor faculty position. Candidates will be considered regardless of field of specialization.

The duties include academic research and publications, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and administrative service. The department emphasizes diversity and inclusive excellence, supports relocation and family needs, and welcomes candidates with non-traditional career paths.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent international degree‑granting program at the time of application.
• Receipt of the Ph.D. or equivalent international degree within one year of employment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Academic research and publications.
• Undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Administrative service.

Education

PhD or equivalent international degree, or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent degree-granting program at the time of application

PhD within one year of employment (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Assistant Professor

Salary range: $84,100 - $132,900 (9‑month academic year salary). Off‑scale salary and other components of pay may be offered to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start: July 1, 2027

Application Window

Open date: July 10, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will be accepted until this date.

Position Description

The Department of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a tenure‑track, Assistant Professor faculty position. Candidates will be considered regardless of field of specialization. The position's duties include academic research and publications, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and administrative service.

The Department of Sociology and the Division of Social Sciences recognize the intrinsic relationship between diversity and excellence in all endeavors. We embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our obligation and goal.

The department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual‑career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non‑traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit the Office for Faculty Equity and Welfare's website.

Department: https://sociology.berkeley.edu/

Division: https://ls.berkeley.edu/SocialSciences

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent international degree‑granting program at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications

Receipt of the Ph.D. or equivalent international degree within one year of employment.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research – Discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. Include publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote excellence, and future research areas.
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring – Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. Include specific efforts and accomplishments, and future plans to support all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Also discuss mentoring experiences and approach to foster an inclusive research environment.
• Service Statement – Discuss specific prior and proposed academic, professional, and/or public service. Include participation in professional or scientific associations, service on committees that advance department, campus, or discipline goals, and outreach activities that remove barriers and increase participation.
• Writing Sample 1 of 3 – One of your best papers, published or not, or a dissertation chapter.
• Writing Sample 2 of 3 – One of your best papers, published or not, or a dissertation chapter.
• Writing Sample 3 of 3 – One of your best papers, published or not, or a dissertation chapter.

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05416

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1‑d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affiant Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Refer potential referees, including those who provide letters via a third party, to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job Location

Berkeley, CA