Assistant Professor of Sociology

University of Wisconsin Stout • Platteville, WI

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of History and Social Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology with an anticipated start date of August 2027. This is a nine-month, benefit-eligible position with a salary range of $58,000-$62,000 per academic year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a comprehensive four-year institution dedicated to empowering professional and personal growth to prepare students to be critical thinkers and lifelong learners. The Sociology program strives to educate students to have knowledge and appreciation of sociology, and to sustainably improve their understanding of themselves and the critical structures and forces affecting society.

Requirements

• A PhD in sociology or closely related field earned by January 1, 2028.
• Advanced knowledge and skills related to sociology documented by a record of professional development, research, or publications.
• Minimum of one semester (4.5 months) experience teaching sociology at the undergraduate level.
• A record of research or a research agenda in the candidate’s area of interest within the discipline.
• Minimum of one semester (4.5 months) mentoring, advising, and/or leading undergraduate student organizations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in Rural/Urban Sociology & Rurality, Public Health Policy, or Environmental Sociology.
• A focus on an applied sociological approach.
• Ability to teach Social Research Methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Introduction to Sociology, Social Inequalities, and other electives related to the candidate's area of expertise.
• Teach four courses per semester (4/4), including introductory and upper-division sociology courses.
• Participate in scholarly activities (such as research, publishing, and presenting at conferences).
• Engage in service to the discipline, department, college, and the University.
• Employ evidence-informed pedagogy practices to teach and engage undergraduate students within and beyond the classroom.
• Collaborate with students and faculty on academic, research, and program-related activities.
• Academic advising.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment reports.
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Benefits

• Benefit-eligible position

What This Job Offers

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