"Sociology and Anthropology (Sociology), Tenure-Track Faculty"

Job Details

Job Title

Sociology and Anthropology (Sociology), Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Sociology and Anthropology

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#129030) in sociology at the rank of assistant or associate professor whose research and teaching focus is health, illness, and healthcare systems. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including those with a focus on health, illness, and healthcare systems.
• Maintain an active research agenda with potential for external funding with a focus on health, illness, and healthcare systems.
• Advise and mentor students from varied social and economic backgrounds.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service.

Required Education

A terminal degree in sociology is required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables

Applicants who can contribute to the department’s focus on applied and practice-oriented sociology will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

Special Instruction to Applicants

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage. If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes at Karla.Barnes@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty, 13 paid University holidays, Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, Retirement plans, Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans, Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents. Click here for additional information. MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424. MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered. For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu. Application Review Date: 11/05/2025. Advertisement Opened: 10/06/2025 11:55 AM CST. Advertisement Closes: