Assistant Professor, Sociology, Inequalities [R0153346]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Comprehensive retirement plans

Tuition discounts for NSHE

Job summary

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Sociology with a focus on Social Inequalities. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and research in Crime, Law, and Deviance, and will engage in mentoring master’s and doctoral students across undergraduate and graduate programs.

The position emphasizes independent research, pursuit of extramural funding, and a commitment to diversity and inclusive pedagogy within a multicultural student

Qualifications

• Expertise in Social Inequalities
• Ability to conduct independent research with a strong scholarship record
• Willingness to teach at graduate and undergraduate levels

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Social Inequalities and Crime, Law, and Deviance
• Supervise and mentor master’s and doctoral students
• Contribute to instruction in quantitative and/or qualitative methods
• Pursue extramural research funding

Skills

Social inequalities

Education

Ph.D. in Sociology or related field

ABD candidates considered

Job description

Assistant Professor, Sociology, Inequalities [R0153346]

Full‑time, tenure‑track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

ROLE OF THE POSITION

We seek a scholar whose primary expertise includes Social Inequalities and whose research and teaching contribute to Crime, Law, and Deviance. The successful candidate’s qualifications and interests may also complement existing departmental strengths, including urban and community life; culture, media, and identity; and life course, health, and well‑being. This position will strengthen the department’s expertise in Social Inequalities while contributing to our broader areas of specialization in Crime, Law, and Deviance. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to conduct independent research with the potential to develop a strong record of scholarship, to obtain extramural funding for research, and to teach at the graduate and undergraduate level. Applicants must also demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural student population through training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Social Inequalities and Crime, Law, and Deviance
• Supervise and mentor master’s and doctoral students
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction in quantitative and/or qualitative methods
• Demonstrate a willingness to teach SOC 101, Introduction to Sociology
• Pursue extramural research funding

PROFILE OF THE DEPARTMENT

The Department has 16 full‑time faculty members and offers a B.A. and Ph.D. program in Sociology. For more information, visit us online at: https://www.unlv.edu/sociology

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). ABD candidates will be considered. Credentials must be obtained before the start date. Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard Support and resources available for veteran applicants

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada – Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20U.S.C. §§1681etseq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34C.F.R. Part106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to the TitleIX Coordinator at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 400Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202‑1100, Telephone: 1‑800‑421‑3481, FAX: 202‑453‑6012, TDD: 1‑800‑877‑8339, Email: [e-mail].

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online. The University provides a safety and security statement for all employees.

JOB CATEGORY

Academic Faculty ExemptYes Full‑Time Equivalent100.0%

ADDITIONAL HIRING INFORMATION

The position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job‑related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver’s license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

HISTORY AND OVERVIEW OF UNLV

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral‑degree‑granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 186,000 degrees, producing more than 151,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region’s diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332‑acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada. For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu.