Assistant Professor - Sociology at Villanova University – Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University
Assistant Professor - Sociology

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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number:20251217FPosition Title:Assistant Professor - SociologyPosition Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/9-monthsDepartment:144-Sociology - CRMPosition Summary:The Department of Sociology and Criminology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Sociology at the rank of assistant professor to begin in August 2026. We seek candidates whose research, teaching and service has prepared them to support the University’s mission, particularly regarding community service and social justice. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the Sociology program and consist of 4 undergraduate courses for the first academic year (2/2 teaching load) and 5 undergraduate courses for following academic years (3/2 teaching load with a semester-long sabbatical after a positive third-year review). Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Sociology by the time of appointment. Candidates for this position should be pursuing an active research agenda and producing high-quality publications. They should also demonstrate a commitment to effective teaching at the undergraduate level and be willing to teach an introductory-level course as well as a research methods and/or data analysis course, among other courses in their areas of expertise. We especially encourage applicants who focus on one or more of the following areas: digital sociology, critical media studies, and science and technology studies, although other areas may be considered. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order located in the culturally diverse Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Visit the Department web page for further information (http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/sociology). For questions, contact Search Chair Rory Kramer (rory.kramer@villanova.edu).Duties and Responsibilities:Duties and Responsibilities: Teaching duties include a 2/2 teaching load for the first year and a 3/2 teaching load for the following two years. After a successful Third Year Review, a one-semester sabbatical at full pay is available in the fourth year and the 3/2 teaching load continues for years five and six. Upon receiving tenure and promotion, associate professors may be granted a 2/2 teaching load.

Minimum Qualifications:Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Sociology by the time of appointment.Candidates for this position should be pursuing an active research agenda and producing high-quality publications. They should also demonstrate a commitment to effective teaching at the undergraduate level and be willing to teach an introductory-level course as well as a research methods and/or data analysis course, among other courses in their areas of expertise. We especially encourage applicants who focus on one or more of the following areas: digital sociology, critical media studies, and science and technology studies, although other areas may be considered.Preferred Qualifications:Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:Special Message to Applicants: Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu/.
The online application should include:

• a letter indicating interests and suitability for the position
• a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests
• statement of teaching philosophy.

Review of applications begins September 19th and continues until the position is filled.

Visit the Department web page for further information

(http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/sociology). For questions, contact Search Chair Rory Kramer (rory.kramer@villanova.edu).Posting Date:05/12/2025Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: CompetitiveSalary Band:Job Classification:facultyReferences Needed References Needed Minimum Number of References Needed0Maximum Number of References Needed0Supplemental Questions

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