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Sociology Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Information

Position Title
Sociology Assistant/Associate Professor

Job Summary
The Department of Psychology and Sociology seeks applicants for tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor position to teach undergraduate Introduction, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Health
Disparities, Research Methods, Sociological Theory and Family courses.

Essential Job Duties
  • Teach 12 credit hours with the option of supplementing research hours obtained through grant participation for teaching instruction hours.
  • Lead students in course instruction, advise, and maintain adequate course records using Blackboard or Canvas.
  • Advise undergraduate students and engage in scholarship.
  • Participate in departmental, university, and community activities.
  • This job description is not all inclusive as it related to the prescribed functions, duties, skills, knowledge and experience to do the job. Incumbent may be required to attend training, and perform other duties as assigned.



Preferred Qualifications
  • Ph.D. or MS in Sociology, the sub-field is flexible (e.g., criminology/criminal justice, research, social psychology, Human Relations, or Family); however, candidates must have earned an advanced degree along with teaching experience.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with previous teaching/research experience at the undergraduate level.
  • Knowledge of the principles and theoretical frameworks that shape the field of Sociology.
  • Experience and working knowledge of the career opportunities within the discipline.



Physical Demands

FLSA

Status
Full-Time

Skills and Attributes
  • Candidate must be comfortable working in an ethnically diverse rural community.
  • Basic computer skills along with Excel and SPSS software knowledge are encouraged.
  • Knowledge of the research process.
  • Faculty should have good human relational skills



Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

Will this position required travel?
no

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?
yes

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?
no

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
03/31/2026

Close Date
06/30/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
  • Tuskegee University employment application
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume/CV
  • Recommendation letters
  • Copies of unofficial transcripts.
  • Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire


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