About The Position

The Department of Sociology at Stanford University seeks applicants for a faculty appointment in an open area of sociology at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring and the ability to develop and maintain a world-class research program. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in sociology or a related field and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The Sociology Department, School of Humanities & Sciences, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in sociology or a related field.
  • Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching and mentoring.
  • Ability to develop and maintain a world-class research program.
  • Ability to help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Nice To Haves

  • Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

Responsibilities

  • Teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
  • Develop and maintain a world-class research program.
  • Foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff.

Benefits

  • Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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