"Assistant Professor of Teaching"

The Department of Sociology at the University of California, Riverside invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Teaching beginning July 1, 2026. This position is equivalent in level to other Assistant Professor positions, but with an emphasis on excellence in teaching and teaching-related activities. The position is open in terms of areas of emphasis. Completion of a PhD in Sociology is required prior to the July 1 start date.

The University of California values salary transparency and reports salaries annually in the UC Annual Wage Database. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table(s). Salary ranges for this position are $80,800 - $104,700. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive condition.

An Assistant Professor of Teaching is a member of the academic senate and will be expected to teach six classes across three quarters yearly. Teaching Professors are expected to provide outstanding teaching, as well as demonstrate a commitment to high quality professional activity (such as research on pedagogy and/or sociology), and service related to the pedagogical mission of the department and university. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a proven record of teaching excellence beyond experience as teaching assistants, and those prepared to teach required core courses at the lower and upper division. We strive to better equip students with concrete skillsets that contribute to job attainment upon graduation by emphasizing them in our courses, including the ability to problem-solve, technological proficiency, critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and strong written and oral communication. We desire candidates who share these goals.

Applicants will be required to submit a cover letter of interest, CV, a teaching statement, and evidence of teaching excellence, such as teaching evaluations and innovative instructional materials. We also require a research statement, two samples of pedagogical and/or research work, and three letters of reference. Applications and materials will be submitted using UCR’s on-line application system located at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF02193.

To ensure full consideration, applications and supporting materials should be received by January 25, 2026. Review of applications will begin on January 26, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates who apply by January 26 will be given full consideration.

For more information about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jan E. Stets at jan.stets@ucr.edu.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.