Tenure-Track Sociology: Race, Theory & Methods

AgUpdate; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology with a specialization in Race, Social Theory, and Research Methods. The appointment spans the SLO campus and Cal Poly's Sociology BPP at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria.

The candidate will teach diverse undergraduate cohorts, mentor student researchers, and contribute to both campuses through teaching, advising and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology or closely related field; doctorate required by start of appointment.
• Ability to teach Race, Social Theory, and Research Methods.
• Experience with undergraduate students in research, teaching, advising, and mentoring.
• Commitment to working with diverse student populations and inclusive classroom environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach, conduct research, and provide service at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
• Teach at Allan Hancock College campus in Santa Maria to support the Sociology BPP.
• Advise students on concentrations and supervise senior projects.
• Teach core GE sociology courses in race, theory, and methods.
• Develop undergraduate courses and offer hybrid or in-person instruction.
• Maintain an active research agenda involving undergraduate students.

Skills

University teaching experience

Diversity & inclusion

Undergraduate mentoring

Research collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Sociology

Job description

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology with a specialization in Race, Social Theory, and Research Methods. The appointment spans the SLO campus and Cal Poly's Sociology BPP at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria.

The candidate will teach diverse undergraduate cohorts, mentor student researchers, and contribute to both campuses through teaching, advising and scholarly activity.