"Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Sociology (26-27)"

Job Details

The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position with employment beginning in September 2026. The Department is looking for a quantitative or mixed-methods scholar with a primary interest in immigration and a secondary interest in gender, stratification, the practice of social work, or the dynamics of non-profit/non-governmental organizations. The candidate should be prepared to teach courses in their subject area, as well as contribute to the core curriculum, teaching both statistics and social research methods in the undergraduate and graduate programs.

The Department of Sociology consists of nine full-time faculty teaching in both undergraduate and a graduate program in sociology. The department is an integral unit in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and has collaborative ties with other units in the college and the university, including the Center for Community Health Equity, the Honors Program, the Liberal Studies Program, and the Steans Center for Community-Based Service Learning.

Qualifications

A PhD in sociology is required; ABD candidates will be considered if they have a conferral date in the first year of employment.

Application Instructions

Please electronically submit the following for consideration:

• A cover letter (1,500-word limit) describing teaching and research interests.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Supporting materials demonstrating teaching effectiveness, such as syllabi and course evaluations from past courses as instructor of record (if available) (note: sample syllabi for proposed courses are also welcome).
• Research/writing sample that clearly demonstrates proficiency in statistical work/data analysis.
• Contact information for three reference letters from the applicant's sociology faculty.

The interview process will include teaching one class session to undergraduate students, most likely either Introduction to Sociology (SOC 101) or Social Problems (SOC 105), and meeting with undergraduate and graduate students in the program. Additionally, candidates will be required to give a research presentation.

Review of applications will begin January 5, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement

DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. The salary range for this 10-month position is $70,400 - $74,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

DePaul University and Our Mission

As an innovative Catholic, Vincentian university anchored in the global city of Chicago, DePaul supports the integral human development of its students. The university does so through its commitment to outstanding teaching, academic excellence, real-world experience, and community engagement. DePaul prepares its graduates to be successful in their chosen fields and agents of transformation throughout their lives.

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul passionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. Through education, creative endeavors, and research, the university addresses the great questions of our day, promoting peaceful, just, and equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges. Since its founding in 1898, DePaul University has remained dedicated to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities.

Comprised of ten colleges and schools, offering 130+ undergraduate majors and 170+ graduate programs, DePaul’s faculty challenges its students to analyze and solve real-world problems with rigor and innovation.

As an urban faith-based institution with a diverse student body, DePaul is committed to growing and maintaining a faculty dedicated to advancing the Vincentian mission through research, teaching, and service. DePaul upholds a fair and equitable recruitment, interview, and hiring process where supporting diverse populations and academic excellence are compatible goals. Our vibrant and diverse faculty is supported through academic and professional development resources. Successful candidates thrive and are at home in an environment where diverse cultures and identities, ideas, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and supported.