"Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - COLS | Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology"

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Position Title: Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - COLS | Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology

Job Category: Faculty

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology in the College of Letters & Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track faculty member in sociology beginning August 2026. This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate courses, research, and service to the university, community, and profession. Research and teaching expertise should complement existing faculty expertise and may include environmental sociology, sociology of work and organizations, corporate sociology, or another similar area (or combination of these areas).

The successful candidate will be able to teach general sociology courses, as well as courses in one or more of the following areas: environmental sociology, sociology of work and organizations, corporate sociology, or another similar area. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate students, results in publications and contributes to advancing the department, university, the profession, and society. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities and embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community.

Responsibilities:

Full-time teaching responsibilities include a rotation of courses such as Environmental Sociology (and/or Sociology of Natural Disasters); Organizations and Society (and/or Sociology of Family and Work and/or White-Collar Crime); Principles of Sociology; and Methods of Social Research. Course assignments will be based on departmental needs and the candidate’s area(s) of expertise.

Research expectations include publication and other scholarly work. In addition, faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students in undergraduate research or other scholarly and creative activities. Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community organizations and the discipline as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest. Faculty at UW-W may be required to teach in a variety of formats, including in-person, online and/or in a hybrid format, or courses in the evenings. All students, faculty, and staff are required to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include, but are not limited to, Navigate, Canvas, and Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook, which is essential for university email communications and scheduling.

Department Information:

Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology (https://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/sociology-criminology-anthro) is a multi-disciplinary department that has 14 full and part-time faculty and academic staff. It serves over 200 undergraduate majors and over 200 minors. It offers five undergraduate certificate programs, two student organizations, two national honor societies, as well as internship and undergraduate research opportunities for all students. The department is housed in the College of Letters & Sciences (https://www.uww.edu/cls).

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department: The Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology

Compensation: Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting salary of $60,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications. UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Sociology is required. ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2026; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027 in advance of their first scheduled review.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate students, clear evidence of scholarly potential, commitment to working with inclusive populations and serving as active member of the university community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover letter/letter of interest
• Curriculum Vita
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Sample publication or scholarly writing sample
• Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)
• Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Michael Friedson, Search Committee Chair

friedsom@uww.edu

262-472-7176

To Ensure Consideration:

Applications received by December 2nd, 2025, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.