Assistant/Associate Professor of Sociology (Tenure-track)
About The Position
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology beginning August 2026. We are seeking an individual who will join our faculty in contributing to the training of future sociologists through teaching, research, mentorship, and the integration of faith and sociology. Biola University is a Christ-centered, private university in La Mirada, California, serving a diverse student body of approximately 3,500 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students. Our mission is to equip men and women in mind and character to impact the world for Christ. Faculty are expected to affirm the Biola's Theological Positions and Standard of Conduct, and to actively engage in spiritual formation and mentorship within the community. Biola University is situated on the border between Los Angeles and Orange Counties, home to one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the world. This affords our students with strong opportunities for internships, job placement, service learning projects, and networking. For more information, please visit www.biola.edu.
Requirements
- PhD in Sociology preferred
- Strong record or potential for excellence in teaching and research
- Commitment to mentoring and supporting students
- Demonstrated interest in and capacity to integrate sociology and Christian Theology
- Candidates who bring diverse perspectives and a commitment to Christian higher education are encouraged to apply.
- Faculty are expected to affirm the Biola's Theological Positions and Standard of Conduct, and to actively engage in spiritual formation and mentorship within the community.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in undergraduate concentrations (Criminology, Social Work, Sociology)
- Engage in scholarship that reflects both scientific rigor and a commitment to the integration of Sociology and Christian Theology
- Participate in departmental service, professional development, and spiritual community life.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
