Assistant Professor of Sociology

The Department of Sociology at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is seeking to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a start date of August 2025. The position is one of a three-line cluster hire in public health, broadly defined, together with the Department of Anthropology and Department of Economics. The CU Boulder Department of Sociology is searching for a medical sociologist and/or a social demographer with strong interests and expertise in population and health inequalities. We are also especially interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: race and ethnicity, international migration, class and stratification. The candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses that could contribute to a new Public Health major at CU Boulder. Although not required, we prefer candidates who can teach graduate-level courses in population issues and demographic methods and/or who can teach graduate-level statistics.

Faculty in the Department carry a 2-1 teaching load. Applicants must have a PhD in Sociology or comparable field. ABD candidates will be considered but the PhD degree must be conferred by the start date of the appointment. Applicants are expected to show evidence of high-quality research and evidence of or potential for securing outside funding. Advanced Assistant Professor applicants are expected to have an established record of high-quality publications. A background check is required.

This position is in-person and not remote.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Department of Sociology at CU Boulder is composed of 18 tenured-tenure track faculty covering a wide range of topical expertise. Our faculty also includes 7 rostered, full-time teaching professors. Combined, faculty within the Sociology Department at CU Boulder represent expertise in comparative historical methods, criminology and criminal justice; culture; demography and population sciences; environment, hazards, and disasters; gender; health inequalities and medical sociology; migration/immigration; political economy; political sociology; and race and ethnicity. Strong methodological expertise is also represented with regard to quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches.

The University of Colorado Boulder Department of Sociology emphasizes the importance of diverse voices and experiences for strengthening our teaching, research, and service to broader communities. As a department committed to justice and equity, our goal is to create an environment that welcomes and supports everyone. We are a member of the American Sociological Association, abide by its Code of Ethics, and expect our faculty, students and staff to adhere to its code.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

This is a full-time, nine-month tenure-track position that will consist of teaching three courses per academic year, service duties, and related administrative responsibilities

What We Can Offer

$90,000 – $92,000 per year; moving allowance of up to $6,000 (based on department guidelines), startup of up to $28,000 available for candidate who is hired.

The Division of Social Sciences will be providing financial support to synergistic activities determined by the cluster members, potentially included but not limited to workshops, conferences, group meetings, publication fees, etc.

What We Require

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or comparable field by time of the appointment. ABD candidates will be considered but the PhD degree must be conferred by the start date of the appointment.

Application Instructions

Please apply by October 11, 2024 for consideration.

Application Link: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Assistant-Professor-of-Sociology/59022

For questions, please contact Associate Professor Ryan Masters at ryan.masters@colorado.edu or Faculty Liaison Patricia Burton at patricia.burton@colorado.edu.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.