Assistant Professor - Open Field - Sociology

AACTE Connect360; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 84,100 - 132,900; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sociology (Open Field). The nine-month academic-year position offers a salary range of $84,100–$132,900 and anticipates a start date of July 1, 2027.

Responsibilities include research and publications, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and administrative service. Applications require a CV, cover letter, statements, and three writing samples via the online portal.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent required at time of application.
• Tenure-track eligibility with strong research and teaching record.
• Demonstrated potential for inclusive teaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research and publish in peer-reviewed venues.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Engage in administrative service and committee work.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Academic writing

Service

Education

PhD in Sociology

Tools

Stata

R

SPSS

Job description

Position Overview

Assistant Professor – Open Field – Sociology

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

Anticipated start date: July 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

The Department of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor faculty member. The role involves:

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

The department values diversity and excellence and supports faculty family needs, including dual‑career couples and single parents. Candidates with non‑traditional career paths or experience outside academia are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): PhD or equivalent international degree, or enrollment in a PhD or equivalent program.

Preferred qualifications: Receipt of the Ph.D. or equivalent within one year of employment.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research – discuss research accomplishments, proposed plans, publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices, and future research areas.
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring – discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, future interests, and inclusive curriculum and pedagogy.
• Service Statement – discuss prior and proposed academic, professional, and public service, including committee work and outreach activities.
• Writing Sample 1 of 3 – one of your best papers or dissertation chapter (published or not)
• Writing Sample 2 of 3 – one of your best papers or dissertation chapter (published or not)
• Writing Sample 3 of 3 – one of your best papers or dissertation chapter (published or not)

Reference Requirements

• Three letters of reference required

Contact & Application

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

Help contact: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

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, see the University of California's affirmative action and nondiscrimination policies.

Job Location

Berkeley, CA

Administrative Disclosure

As a condition of employment, finalists must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct, where misconduct means violations of policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including sexual harassment, assault, or other forms of discrimination.

• Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM – 035: Affluent Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment