Sociology Faculty Appointment – Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Stanford University – Department of Sociology; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 336,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University – Department of Sociology invites applications for a faculty position at the open rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Successful candidates will teach and advise students at the graduate and undergraduate levels while building a world-class research program, beginning September 1, 2027.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV with publications, research and teaching statement, and a concise summary of their research program.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in sociology or a related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching and mentoring.
• Ability to develop and maintain a world-class research program.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise students at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Develop and maintain a world-class research program.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in sociology or related field

Job description

Appointment in the Department of Sociology at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor

The Department of Sociology at Stanford University seeks applicants for a faculty appointment in an open area of sociology at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring and the ability to develop and maintain a world-class research program. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in sociology or a related field and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The term of appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2027.

Candidates should apply through the link below and submit:

• a cover letter
• curriculum vitae (including a publication list)
• a research and teaching statement (no more than three single-spaced pages)
• a brief (no more than 300 words) summary of their research program

The Sociology Department, School of Humanities & Sciences, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

The salary ranges for this position are as follows:

• $154,577 - $165,500 (Assistant Professor)
• $167,000 - $179,500 (Associate Professor)
• $181,000 - $335,805 (Professor)

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Further information about Stanford’s Department of Sociology may be found at sociology.stanford.edu. Inquiries may be directed to Edwin Mendoza, Faculty Affairs Administrator, [e-mail].

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026; later applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. The application deadline is January 31, 2027.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].