Teaching Assistant Professor – Sociology and International Affairs

The Department of Sociology (SOCY) and the Program in International Affairs (IAFS) within the Social Sciences Division of the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder seek a Teaching Assistant Professor to teach in both units. We seek a candidate with expertise in Sociology and International Affairs who can develop and teach courses on migration, refugees, gender, race, and related topics. This position will also teach at the introductory level in SOCY and IAFS. This position makes significant contributions to both units’ undergraduate educational missions. Appointment is expected to begin January 8, 2024 for the spring semester.

Who We Are

The Department of Sociology at CU Boulder is comprised of 15 tenured-tenure track faculty covering a wide range of topical expertise. Our faculty also includes 3 rostered, full-time instructors. Combined, faculty within the Sociology Department at CU Boulder represent expertise in 11 areas of the discipline including criminology and criminal justice; culture; environment, hazards, and disasters; gender; health and medicine; life course, aging, and youth; migration/immigration; political economy; population; race and ethnicity; social psychology and emotions. Also important, strong methodological expertise is represented with regard to quantitative, qualitative, as well as 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, or 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.

International Affairs (IAFS) is an interdisciplinary program within the College of Arts & Sciences at CU Boulder. IAFS is an innovative and academically challenging undergraduate program leading to a BA or minor in International Affairs and providing students with a strong interdisciplinary perspective on world issues. We value the importance of CU-Boulder as a global crossroads, and the role of IAFS students in the university and global community.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Teaching responsibilities in both units in subjects such as migration, refugees, gender, race, and introductory courses in Sociology and International Affairs.
Service to both units in proportion to the appointment.

What You Should Know

This is a 100% non-tenure-track Teaching Assistant Professor position with a three-year contract. The teaching load for a 100% appointment is 4-4. The appointment is 50% SOCY and 50% IAFS (four courses per year in each unit). The successful candidate will typically have the option to teach additional courses during summer at the rate determined by the College of Arts and Sciences. This position is expected to begin on January 8, 2024 for the spring semester.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $54,000 – $56,000 annually.

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment.

What We Require

Doctorate in Sociology or field relevant to Sociology and International Affairs.
At least 1 year experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
Candidates must have relevant degree in-hand and required experience by January 8, 2024.