Assistant Professor of Sociology
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Wesleyan Universitys Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology beginning July 1 2026.
Priority will be given to applicants whose cross-disciplinary scholarship focuses on urbanism production of space critical geography social mapping etc. We value teaching excellence and are looking for scholars who thrive in the liberal arts classroom and are thoughtful about their pedagogy. We seek candidates with an ability to teach Introductory Sociology; our required meta-methodological logics of inquiry course (Sociology 202); and unique and innovative topical courses.
Ph.D. in Sociology or related field in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as an Assistant Professor; a successful candidate without Ph.D in hand at the time of appointment may be hired as an Instructor but will be required to complete the Ph.D. in Sociology or related field within one year of hire. The teaching courseload is 2/2 and in person on Wesleyans campus. Additional duties include advising and mentoring students carrying on a program of research and participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university level. With a strong and diverse undergraduate student body Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college that values both scholarship and teaching very highly and offers a generous sabbatical program and competitive salaries and benefits.
Applications completed by September 15 2025 will receive full consideration.
Work Location: On CampusAll offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidates completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Wesleyan University located in Middletown Connecticut does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed age gender gender identity or expression national origin marital status ancestry present or past history of mental disorder learning disability or physical disability political belief veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed toVice President for Equity and Inclusion Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.
Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan Universitys Clery Act Report are available on request and online at is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities including comprehensive group insurance plans wellness programs and incentives generous paid time off and retirement plans flexible work schedules employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
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