Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Sociology

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati Clermont College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology beginning August 15, 2027. The position includes teaching 12 credit hours per semester, ongoing scholarship, and service to the department, college, university, and community.

The role requires teaching diverse undergraduate sociology courses and contributing to area leadership and curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Sociology required; ABD considered with PhD in hand by Aug 15, 2027.
• Demonstrated college teaching experience.
• Ability to teach Introduction to Sociology and other undergraduate courses.
• Capacity to teach in a culturally diverse, student-centered, open-access environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Sociology courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Lead administrative work for the Sociology area (scheduling, staffing, textbooks, coordination with adjuncts).
• Engage in scholarly research and professional development, and provide service to the department, college, and community.
• Participate in Sociology area leadership and departmental duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Teaching diverse learners

Education

PhD in Sociology

Job description

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Clermont College’s Social Sciences and Humanities Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Sociology position to begin August 15, 2027. Tenure track responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester, engaging in ongoing scholarship/research and service to the department, college, university, and/or community; and participating in the Sociology area leadership and departmental duties and responsibilities. The person filling this position will serve as the only full‑time Sociologist at UCCC and therefore must demonstrate an ability to teach a wide variety of undergraduate Sociology courses.

Essential Functions

• To teach undergraduate‑level Sociology courses, assessing student work, and mentoring students in undergraduate research.
• To teach courses in face‑to‑face, hybrid, and fully online formats.
• To take the lead on administrative work related to the Sociology area, such as scheduling and staffing courses, ordering textbooks, working with adjuncts and others, and sometimes acting as a liaison to other UC campuses to develop, coordinate, and/or assess curricula and courses.
• To engage in scholarly research and professional development as well as service to the department, college, university, and/or community.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must possess a doctoral degree (PhD) in Sociology. ABD candidates will be considered; however, they must have their PhD in hand by the start date of the job (August 15, 2027). In addition, candidates must possess college teaching experience and demonstrate effectiveness in teaching Introduction to Sociology as well as other undergraduate courses. Moreover, candidates must demonstrate the capacity to teach in a culturally diverse, student‑centered, open‑access environment.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Preference will be given to candidates who have evidence of excellent college‑level teaching for two (2) or more years (full time) to different levels of undergraduate students.
• Ideal candidates are comfortable teaching undergraduate courses in social inequality, deviance, and intercultural interaction.
• Interest areas related to health/medicine, inequality, or deviance are ideal.
• Ideal candidates will demonstrate, or show strong potential for, substantial scholarship and professional development as well as satisfactory service, excellent oral, written, and interaction skills, evidence of a strong ability to work as a team player, proof of engagement with current trends and technologies in teaching and learning, and experiences in developing, coordinating, and assessing curricula and instruction.

Application Information

UC currently declines to sponsor foreign international candidates. All others, please apply by submitting the following materials:

• a cover letter and curriculum vitae
• peer evaluations, actual student evaluations or a summary of student evaluations of teaching, evidence of two years full‑time teaching as the instructor of record, teaching awards, and so on
• a statement of teaching philosophy
• recent sample syllabi

Candidates invited for second interviews will be asked to present at least a 30‑minute, in‑person teaching demonstration; to submit unofficial copies of academic transcripts; and to provide at least three letters of reference plus contact information for each reference, including phone numbers and email addresses.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance.

• Salary Information: $67,000, dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive Tuition Remission – UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
• Robust Retirement Plans – As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Real Work‑Life Balance – UC prioritizes work‑life balance with a generous time‑off policy, including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days), and 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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