"Assistant Professor, Sociology"

Assistant Professor, Sociology

Position Title & Department: Assistant Professor, Sociology

Posting # 5320

Department Description: The mission of the Department of Sociology is to provoke and challenge our students, to foster civic engagement and changemaking towards goals of peace and social justice, to inspire in students the sociological imagination, and to develop their capacities for sociological investigation of the world around them. In addition to the sociology major and minor, faculty contribute to several interdisciplinary minors including, Cognitive Science; Technology and Society; Law, Justice and Society; Food Studies; and Biomedical Ethics.

University Description: The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity's urgent challenges.

Detailed Description: The Department of Sociology at the University of San Diego (USD) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty assistant professor in the area of the Sociology of Science.

We seek applicants whose teaching and research takes a critical approach to Science and Technology Studies in Sociology. Related areas of inquiry include, but are not limited to, the social dimensions of health and medicine, socio-environmental impacts, and information technology, among others. The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach our lower division-required course in Quantitative Methods and in their area of expertise. A typical teaching load is 3 courses a semester.

We seek applicants with outstanding potential for teaching, research, and publication, along with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The candidate will be expected to teach courses in the Sociology of Science, and Quantitative Methods, as well as a range of upper-level courses within the candidate's area of specialty and in accordance with the changing needs of the Department. We will prioritize candidates who engage with contemporary issues, can teach a broad range of courses, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to questions of democracy and social justice.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Job Requirements: Candidates should hold an advanced degree, preferably a doctorate or other terminal degree. ABD candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should also have demonstrated a commitment to teaching and research, mentoring undergraduates, and fostering a climate of inclusion and diversity.

Posting Salary: $7,000-7,333/month; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Special Application Instructions: Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application.

Candidates should submit the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, mentoring experience, inclusive pedagogy, and courses prepared to teach)
• CV
• Writing sample
• Contact information (including emails) for three references.

Review of files will begin September 30, 2025 for a Fall 2026 start date.

For full consideration, applications should be completed and submitted by September 30, 2025.

Contact the Chair of Sociology, Dr. Thomas Ehrlich Reifer (reifer@sandiego.edu) with any questions.

For technical questions or difficulties contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu

Additional Details: The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.

To apply, visit https://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/497095