Assistant Professor of Sociology

Furman University • Lexington, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Sociology at Furman University invites applications for two Assistant/Associate/Professor tenure-track positions beginning August 1, 2027. We welcome candidates from whose expertise complements and expands our existing departmental strengths, and whose work reflects a commitment to rigorous inquiry and meaningful engagement with students. A Ph.D. in Sociology is required by August 1, 2027. We encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, student mentorship, and research in a liberal arts environment. The teaching responsibility is five courses per academic year. A strong application will articulate how the candidate envisions contributing to our core curriculum, which includes Introduction to Sociology, Sociological Theory, Qualitative and Quantitative Methods, and 200-level courses in the Sociology of Gender and Sexuality, Race/Ethnicity, or Social Class. Beyond core requirements, we welcome applicants who would bring new course offerings that deepen and diversify our curricular landscape and contribute to the goals of Furman University’s Strategic Plan. Furman University is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community through excellence in teaching, mentorship, and programming. We believe that cultural understanding, inclusiveness, and freedom of inquiry, thought, and discourse are essential components of a transformative undergraduate education. We advance these ideals with a liberal arts and sciences curriculum built on a substantial general education program, featuring traditional and innovative elements, and a robust portfolio of disciplinary and interdisciplinary major and minor areas of study. Additionally, we have established and continue to develop various initiatives, including historic projects, dialogue programs such as On Discourse and the Intergroup Dialogues Program, the Center for Interpersonal Connections, and four distinctive external-facing institutes. The successful candidate will have the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to Furman’s commitment to expanding access and opportunity to Furman’s rich learning culture.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Sociology by August 1, 2027.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, student mentorship, and research in a liberal arts environment.
• Ability to articulate how the candidate envisions contributing to the core curriculum.
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise that complements and expands existing departmental strengths.
• Work that reflects a commitment to rigorous inquiry and meaningful engagement with students.
• Inclusive teaching and mentoring efforts, broadly conceived.
• Teaching and mentoring that may contribute to a liberal arts and sciences community that aims to 'honor inquiry, promote diversity, [and] strive for equity'.
• Relevant professional development, service contributions, or other experiences that have refined skills or demonstrate efforts in these areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per academic year.
• Contribute to the core curriculum, which includes Introduction to Sociology, Sociological Theory, Qualitative and Quantitative Methods, and 200-level courses in the Sociology of Gender and Sexuality, Race/Ethnicity, or Social Class.
• Bring new course offerings that deepen and diversify the curricular landscape.
• Contribute to the goals of Furman University’s Strategic Plan.
• Work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Contribute to Furman’s commitment to expanding access and opportunity to Furman’s rich learning culture.

What This Job Offers

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