"Assistant Professor of Sociology"

Assistant Professor of Sociology (tenure-track)

Stetson University seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. The candidate must be a quantitative sociologist with the ability to successfully teach courses on statistical analysis and quantitative data management, along with guiding student quantitative research projects. Experience with advanced quantitative techniques, such as longitudinal models, hierarchical linear and log-linear modeling, structural equation modeling, network models, and propensity scoring, is strongly preferred. Substantive focus is open, though candidates with a specialization in race and ethnicity (which may include relevant connections to critical criminology or immigration), as well as gender and/or sexuality are especially encouraged to apply. This is a full-time, 9-month position beginning in August 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Ph.D. in Sociology is preferred, but applicants who are ABD with expected degree conferral in August 2026 will be considered. The successful candidate will have an active scholarly agenda and demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduates.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The annual teaching load includes five regular courses and one student-centered immersive experience (equivalent to one course) as a part of the University's experiential, contemporary, and integrative learning initiative - Hatter Ready. The colleague hired for this position will be expected to teach Tools for Quantitative Analysis (SOCI 398Q) and Research Methods and Proposal (SOCI 497) and supervise senior research projects, as well as general education courses, and courses in their areas of specialization. For more information on our expectations in teaching and scholarship, our tenure policies, and our support for faculty development, please see the Academic Affairs website at http://www.stetson.edu/administration/provost/prospective-faculty/index.php

THE DEPARTMENT:

Stetson's Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers a major in Sociology, minors in Sociology and Anthropology, and a Criminology Concentration. We take a rigorous, interdisciplinary approach to undergraduate liberal arts education. In keeping with our mission statement, the department aims to develop "undergraduates as social researchers and informed citizens, both locally and globally. The department emphasizes social inequality, social institutions, and social change to develop a better understanding of social justice." Our faculty are also committed scholars with expertise and strong publication records in law, criminology, health and disease control in Asia, and global social change.

SALARY:

Salary is competitive.

STARTING DATE:

August 10, 2026.

APPLICATION:

Applicants should supply the following materials for consideration:
1) a cover letter, which summarizes interest in the position, describes teaching and research interests, and addresses qualifications for the position,
2) a statement of teaching philosophy,
3) a curriculum vitae,
4) the names and contact information for three recommenders (at least one of whom should be able to evaluate the candidate's teaching ability), and
5) a writing sample demonstrating use of advanced statistical methods. Candidates who advance in the review process will be asked to provide evidence of teaching approach and effectiveness (e.g., syllabi, sample assignments, student and/or peer evaluations) and letters of recommendation. In the application materials, candidates are encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate a commitment to promoting inclusive academic environments and engaging across differences.

All information may be submitted electronically to the search committee at sociology.anthropology@stetson.edu. While electronic submissions are preferred, application materials may also be mailed to:

Dr. Rachel Core
Search Committee Chair
Department of Sociology
Stetson University 421 N. Woodland Blvd., Unit 8387
DeLand, FL 32723

Preliminary review of applications will begin on November 1 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by November 15 will be assured full consideration.

Stetson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that affirms inclusive environments and engaging across differences as a core value of academic excellence at Stetson University. We are committed to achieving equal access in education, employment, and participation through the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty, staff, and students from a tapestry of diverse backgrounds, and to meaningful academic and intellectual transformation in curriculum, research and service. We are dedicated to actions and policies that foster a community in which individuals with various identities, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints work together to create opportunities for engagement through rewarding and fulfilling careers and personal experiences in an increasingly diverse society and a globalized world. We encourage qualified candidates across all backgrounds and identities to apply for employment, including members of historically underrepresented groups. Stetson University is an EEO, ADA, ADEA, and GINA employer.