Sociology, Assistant Professor

Cal Poly Pomona • Pomona, CA

118d • $86,864 - $90,864 • Onsite

About The Position

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Sociology. Cal Poly Pomona is a polytechnic university known for its integrative experiential learning education and Teacher Scholar Model. The university is situated on a 1,400-acre campus and serves nearly 30,000 students across various degree programs. It is recognized for its diversity, social mobility, and commitment to supporting minority student success, including the Black Thriving Initiative. The campus is located near Los Angeles and offers a vibrant academic environment within the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS). The Department of Sociology offers undergraduate majors in General Sociology and Criminology, and is developing a Sociology degree with a specialty in Social Work, aiming for CSWE accreditation for a BSW program by Fall 2027. The department emphasizes sociological imagination, analytical skills, social justice, and preparing students for meaningful careers and positive social change.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Social Work, Sociology or related social sciences field from an accredited university. Doctoral degree must be completed by the start of the appointment.
• Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited university.
• University teaching experience as instructor of record and/or teaching assistant.
• Three references' names and contact information.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of ability to teach courses across the Department’s curriculum.
• Evidence of teaching excellence through student evaluations, examples of pedagogical innovation, and other evidence of a commitment to teaching.
• Evidence of an active scholarly agenda that provides opportunities for student research.
• Evidence of ability to serve as an academic advisor and research mentor to a diverse undergraduate student body.
• Evidence of curriculum and/or program development experience.
• 2 years post-MSW practice experience.
• Antiracist and anti-oppressive perspectives as additional foci in teaching, research, and practice.
• Sensitivity to issues of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender, class, age, religion, disability, and sexuality.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in social work, with a particular interest in candidates whose teaching, research, and practice focuses on micro-level social work.
• Play an essential role in developing the Sociology Department’s BSW degree and the overall growth of the social work program.
• Teach the equivalent of four courses per semester (junior faculty receive one course release each semester for the first two years).
• Provide excellence in teaching, advising, professional and scholarly achievements.
• Commitment to service to the department, university, and community.

What This Job Offers

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