Assistant Professor of Technology and Social Change

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in technology and society to begin autumn semester 2027. We seek candidates with expertise in the sociology of science, technology, and knowledge who are examining how emerging technologies are reshaping contemporary society. Areas of specialization are open, including but not limited to artificial intelligence; digital platforms and social media; data surveillance and privacy; technology, work, and organizations; science and technology studies; and technology and globalization. This individual will build on our distinctive strength as a top ten program in social stratification as well as contribute to new areas of growth in the subfield of technology and social change. Scholars who can engage in cross-disciplinary research with other departments or colleges (e.g., Engineering, Public Health, Public Policy) and research centers or institutes (e.g., AI(x) Hub, Criminal Justice Research Center, Institute for Population Research, Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, Mershon Center for International Security Studies) and/or contribute to a new interdisciplinary degree program in Computational Social Science are of particular interest. Responsibilities of the position include maintaining a robust research program including actively seeking external funding; contributing to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse body of graduate and undergraduate students; and providing engaged service to the department, university, and the profession.

Requirements

PhD in sociology or a related field by the start of employment
Evidence of potential to achieve excellence in both research and teaching
Commitment to building a diverse intellectual community, in line with OSU’s Shared Values

Nice To Haves

Record of published work
Ability to engage in cross-disciplinary research with other departments or colleges (e.g., Engineering, Public Health, Public Policy)
Ability to engage with research centers or institutes (e.g., AI(x) Hub, Criminal Justice Research Center, Institute for Population Research, Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, Mershon Center for International Security Studies)
Ability to contribute to a new interdisciplinary degree program in Computational Social Science

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain productive research agenda
Excel at teaching courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
Demonstrate excellence in student mentorship
Support departmental goals and operations as an active citizen through service on committees, project assignments, and/or other administrative roles