"Assistant Professor of Practice, Sociology (Updated)"

Assistant Professor of Practice, Sociology (Updated)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Sociology

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req24845

Department: Sociology

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The School of Sociology at the University of Arizona invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice career-track position to teach and provide service to our interdisciplinary Care, Health & Society (CHS) program for the Fall 2026 Semester. The CHS program offers an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree that provides undergraduates with education, training, and applied experiences in the healthcare industry and related helping professions. The ideal candidate will have some non-academic experience in a health-related setting. This renewable career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

This is a teaching intensive position (70% of time dedicated to teaching), with about 30% of time dedicated to service and (if desired) research. The responsibilities include: 1) being prepared and willing to teach seven courses per year on health-related topics like inter-professional care and the sociology of drugs and addiction; 2) supporting school leadership and program development in CHS; 3) running our small CHS internship program; 4) promoting student success; and 5) providing and expanding opportunities for professional training that will help students prepare for careers in the health professions.

During the online interview process, candidate presentations and/or teaching demonstrations may be video recorded and subsequently reviewed by faculty unable to attend candidate interviews. Applications received by January 31st, 2026, will be fully considered. We will accept applications until the position is filled.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Please Note: The priority consideration deadline has been updated to January 31, 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Instruction (70% of time) involves teaching a 3/4 course load during the academic year (Fall/Spring), or potentially a 3/3 course load in the academic year with one course taught in the summer. Courses to be taught include CHS 421 Sociology of Drug and Addiction and CHS 306 Inter-Professional Collaborative Care. Additional courses can be developed based on the expertise of the successful candidate. Other non-traditional classroom teaching duties may include coordination of CHS 393 Internship (online) and teaching CHS 334 Community Healthcare.
• Instruction modalities include both in-person and online asynchronous courses in 14-week (M/W/F or T/Th) and 7-week (M/T/W/Th/F) formats.
• Service (20-30% of time) may vary from year to year and depends on the needs of the School and the interests of the successful candidate. In addition to attending faculty meetings and serving on the Undergraduate Studies Committee, we hope to hire someone who can support the continued development of the CHS program, connect our program to local opportunities in the healthcare industry, and support students and their career aspirations through mentoring. The successful candidate will become part of the administrative leadership team in the School, helping to develop and innovate program offerings and the course curriculum, enhancing recruitment and retention efforts, and building connections with the community and broader healthcare workforce.
• Responsibilities can also include research and professional development (up to 10% of time), if desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commitment to innovative leadership and program growth
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to working collaboratively and proactively with teams of faculty, staff, graduate, and undergraduate students

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology, Public Health, Nursing, Social Work, or related social science or interdisciplinary field in the Health Professions; or a Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Public Health, or related field by time of appointment; or terminal degree in related field.
• Experience in teaching, student support, mentorship, and career counseling

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using a variety of in-person and online teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives to respond to the needs of a student body at the undergraduate level with a wide variety of backgrounds
• Relevant professional experience in the healthcare sector
• Record of publications in relevant fields

Rank: Assistant Professor

Tenure Information: Career-Track (CT)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Teaching Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Contact: Diego F. Leal, dflc@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

Documents Needed to Apply

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Teaching Portfolio, including at minimum a Statement on Teaching, Examples of Course Syllabi, and Teaching Evaluations
• Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation will be requested from letter writers after shortlisted applicants submit their materials)