"Assistant Professor of Sociology"

The Division of Social Sciences at Maryville College, a selective four-year liberal arts college committed to superior teaching, invites applications for a full-time Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Sociology position beginning in August 2026. Qualified candidates will have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting and previous teaching experience is preferred. A Ph.D. in Sociology or closely related field is preferred.  ABD candidates will be considered.

Preference is given for applicants with a specialty in race, gender and inequality but other related areas are encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the sociology major (e.g., introductory sociology, social inequality, research methods), as well as general education courses. The candidate will also assume responsibility for directing undergraduate senior theses. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, a promising scholarly agenda, and a readiness for college service. Interdisciplinary approaches are welcome.

Review of applications will begin on December 10 and continue until the position is filled. In order to be considered, applications must be submitted to the Maryville College Career Portal. Application materials including a letter of interest addressed to Professor Sharon May, Chair, Social Sciences Division; graduate transcripts (all official transcripts will be required upon hire); a curriculum vitae; and a statement of teaching philosophy should be sent to the email address below. Additionally, three letters of reference (two of which should address teaching experience and/or potential) should be submitted by referees to sociology.search@maryvillecollege.edu.