Assistant Professor in Sociology

Winthrop University • Rock Hill, SC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Winthrop University Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position beginning January 1, 2027. The successful candidate will have an active research agenda and be able to teach a variety of courses in a combined sociology program, particularly courses within the General Sociology and Social Inequalities Concentrations. Candidates will also teach Social Theory and Qualitative Research Methods. The area of specialization should allow the individual to contribute coursework in at least one of the following areas: Sociology of Technology, the User Experience (UX) research Concentration, Medical Sociology, and/or Urban Sociology. The preferred candidate will demonstrate potential for teaching and research involving students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The department supports a thriving B.A. program in sociology with concentrations in anthropology, social inequalities, criminology, pre-law, and User Experience (UX) Research, as well as a separate B.A. in Criminal Justice. Winthrop, a small public comprehensive university, boasts a highly diverse student body of approximately 5,000 students and has been a top-ranked regional university for more than 20 consecutive years.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in sociology or related field (ABD will be considered).
• Evidence of teaching excellence and commitment to student learning.
• Evidence of an ongoing program of research and publication.
• Experience teaching or demonstrated potential to teach sociology courses including Social Theory and Qualitative Research methods.
• Evidence of ongoing program of research, ideally involving undergraduates, and the potential for publication.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to one or more of the following areas: Sociology of Technology, the User Experience (UX) Research Concentration, Medical Sociology, and/or Urban Sociology.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate research including, but not limited to, research lab supervision, coauthoring with students, and bringing students to conferences.
• Interest in contributing to the major by offering a wide variety of courses including introductory courses.
• Research that compliments existing departmental expertise and highlights the applied nature of sociology.
• Potential for teaching and research involving students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of courses in a combined sociology program, particularly courses within the General Sociology and Social Inequalities Concentrations.
• Teach Social Theory and Qualitative Research Methods.
• Contribute coursework in at least one of the following areas: Sociology of Technology, the User Experience (UX) research Concentration, Medical Sociology, and/or Urban Sociology.
• Advise undergraduates.
• Participate in other service to the university.
• Involve undergraduate students in experiential learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree