Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Sociology Department seeks to advance sociological knowledge and the public’s understanding of society through research and teaching at the highest levels of the discipline. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach the core areas and methods of the discipline to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them rigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer social scientific and professional training to graduate students to prepare them for teaching and research careers inside and outside of the academy; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in sociology to be published in major disciplinary and interdisciplinary journals; 4) to provide intellectual leadership and service to the department and sociology and related professions as well as to the university, local community, state, and nation.
Further details on the department and undergraduate program are available here: http://sociology.unc.edu
Position Summary
This Assistant Professor position will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, conduct research in the field of Sociology, participate in departmental service, and mentor graduate students.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Candidates must have their PhD in Sociology or a relevant discipline at the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Specialization in computational sociology or advanced quantitative methods. A record of strong, innovative research and excellence in teaching
Special Instructions
Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, a writing sample, and the names and contact information of three references through UNC’s online recruitment system. Please use the “Other Document” attachment to provide the teaching statement. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but our review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025.