Assistant Professor, Sociology

Mercer University • Macon, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University's Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will specialize in crime, law, or deviance and teach sociology courses in the interdisciplinary criminal justice program, including introductory sociology, criminology, deviance, and juvenile delinquency. The candidate may also develop and teach undergraduate courses in their area of specialization.

The position is based in a liberal arts environment emphasizing excellent undergraduate teaching, strong mentoring relationships, and involving students in the candidate's active research. The teaching load is 21 semester credit hours per academic year. Mercer supports faculty travel and research, including the scholarship of teaching and learning. Employees are expected to serve in person.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in sociology from an accredited college or university.
• Specialization in crime, law, or deviance.
• Desire to work in a liberal arts environment emphasizing excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Desire to build strong mentoring relationships with undergraduates and include students in an active research agenda.

Nice To Haves

• ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor until the Ph.D. has been obtained.

Responsibilities

• Teach sociology courses within the interdisciplinary criminal justice program, including introductory sociology, criminology, deviance, and juvenile delinquency.
• Develop and teach undergraduate courses in the candidate's area of specialization.
• Mentor undergraduate students and involve them in the candidate's active research agenda.
• Maintain a teaching load of 21 semester credit hours per academic year.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance for employees and dependents.
• Retirement contributions.
• Tuition waivers.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Technology discounts.
• Schedules that allow for work-life balance.
• Support for faculty travel and research, including the scholarship of teaching and learning.

What This Job Offers

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