Assistant Professor of Sociology

University of Miami

University of Miami – College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Sociology & Criminology
Location: Coral Gables, FL, USA
Position Type: Tenure-Track Faculty (Assistant or Associate Professor)
Start Date: August 15, 2026
Application Link: https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMFaculty

Position Overview

The Department seeks candidates specializing in Artificial Intelligence (broadly defined) applied to:

• Medical sociology
• Criminology / criminal justice
• Race/ethnicity/immigration studies

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to integrate research with existing faculty and interdisciplinary programs at the University of Miami.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Sociology or Criminology by the start date
• Research expertise in AI applications within relevant social science domains

Preferred/Ideal Candidate:

• Strong interdisciplinary research skills
• Ability to collaborate with faculty across programs

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research in AI and its applications in sociology or criminology
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses
• Mentor students
• Contribute to departmental and interdisciplinary research initiatives

Application Instructions

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement

Submission:

• Compile all documents into a single PDF and upload under the Resume/CV section
• Three confidential letters of recommendation sent independently to sociology@miami.edu

Application Review: Begins immediately and continues until filled

Inquiries: sociology@miami.edu

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Full-Time Faculty
• Equal Opportunity Employer: University encourages applications from females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities

Department Website: https://sociology.as.miami.edu/index.html