"William Burwell Harrison Distinguished Professor of Sociology"

Department: Sociology - 316500

Posting Open Date: 10/30/2023

Application Deadline: 02/03/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Permanent Faculty

Working Title: William Burwell Harrison Distinguished Professor of Sociology

Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID: FAC0004826

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

FTE: 1

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Proposed Start Date: 07/01/2024

The Department of Sociology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Senior Full Professor to fill the William Burwell Harrison Distinguished Professorship of Sociology. We seek applications from scholars specializing in any area of Sociology who exhibit a record of strong and innovative research and excellence in teaching. Applications from scholars studying immigration, work or inequality are especially welcome. Candidates’ work should align with our departmental mission and values as outlined on our website. The UNC Chapel Hill Department of Sociology (https://sociology.unc.edu/) works to advance sociological knowledge and the public’s understanding of society through research and teaching at the highest levels of the discipline. We are committed to a vision where all members of the community feel welcome and valued and can thrive.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field and be a Full Professor at their institution.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field and be a Full Professor at their institution. Applications from candidates with strengths in areas of immigration, work, or inequality are especially welcome. A record of external funding for this research program is also desirable.

Special Instructions: Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and the names and contact information of four references through UNC’s online recruitment system. Please use the “Other Document” attachment to provide the teaching statement. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but our review of applications will begin on November 15, 2023.