Assistant Professor of Sociology – Sex, Gender, and/or Sexuality
Employer: University of Washington Department of Sociology
Location: Seattle, Washington State
Salary: $90,000 – $123,750
Closing date: Oct 25, 2024
Position Description
The Department of Sociology at the University of Washington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the study of sex, gender, and/or sexuality. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to: a promising record of scholarly accomplishment; research interests that complement other areas of departmental and university strength; promise of effective undergraduate teaching and graduate training; and potential for engagement with professional, university, and community life. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.
Washington State Law requires that this ad list a binding salary range. The base salary range for this position will be $10,000 – $13,750 per month on a 9-month basis ($90,000 – $123,750 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
The position will begin on September 16, 2025, and is full time with a 9-month service period.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D., or foreign equivalent, in sociology or closely related field by the start of the appointment.
Application Instructions
Both the University of Washington and the Department of Sociology are committed to creating a community that embraces and benefits from the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Successful applicants should be able to thrive in and contribute to this environment. Therefore, application materials must include a separate statement that describes how you will contribute to creating an inclusive, equitable and diverse department.
Complete applications will include: 1) curriculum vita; 2) cover letter; 3) a description of research experience and plans; 4) a statement of teaching, including a description of teaching approach and evidence of teaching effectiveness; 5) a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and 6) at least two samples of recent scholarly work. Candidates selected during the initial round of review will be contacted to provide a list of three professional references.
All application material should be submitted to http://apply.interfolio.com/151038. Review of applications will begin on October 14, 2024. However, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered, until the position is filled.
Questions about the search should be sent to: Fatema Mookhtiar, Administrator, Department of Sociology, fatemakm@uw.edu.