Category: Job Openings

Trajectories, the newsletter of the ASA Comparative-Historical
Sociology Section is looking to constitute a new newsletter editorial
team as Efe and Mathieu are moving on. The newsletter is an excellent
opportunity to expand your scholarly network and further familiarize
yourself with comparative-historical research. The editor would be
expected to take part in activities such as:

Proofreading and editing content
Formatting (on Microsoft Word)
Communicating with contributors
Suggesting and soliciting new material

Trajectories is published 2-3 times a year; the workload is low
throughout the year, and briefly increases around publication times. A
commitment of at least two years is expected. If you’re interested,
send an email to Efe Peker (epeker@uottawa.ca) and/or Mabel Berezin
(mmb39@cornell.edu) outlining your related experience by July 31.

Efe Peker (University of Ottawa), Mathieu Desan (University of
Colorado Boulder), Baris Buyukokutan (Koc University)

During this critical period in American history, a time characterized by racial and gender divisions, increasing economic inequality, health disparities, and fractious politics, sociologists have an important role to play in helping communities make sense of and respond to emerging issues and events.  ASA ensures that the work of sociologists reaches the public and relevant policymakers. This position provides the opportunity to productively influence the current narrative about a wide range of issues in today’s news.  For the full job advertisement, visit here. 

The Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver is searching for four tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level, one in public policy focused on inequality (broadly construed), and three in international studies open to a variety of disciplines and subfields, including security (broadly construed), development and its alternatives, sustainability, and methods. We are especially interested in candidates with research that crosses disciplinary boundaries, connects these broad areas to each other or to additional Korbel priorities in social justice and democracy, and can contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through their teaching, research, and service. Please share widely, and feel free to reach out to Marie Berry (marie.berry@du.edu) with any questions.

The Department of Sociology at the University of Washington invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor who specializes in the sociological study of race and ethnicity. The Department of Sociology is located on the Seattle campus of the University of Washington. We are a collaborative and generous scholarly community with an outstanding track record of mentoring junior scholars and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Members of the department are involved in numerous successful cross-department and interdisciplinary initiatives and research activities, and we have durable ties to the Department of Law, Societies and Justice, the West Coast Poverty Center, UW’s NIH- funded center for population studies (CSDE), the Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences, the eScience Institute, UW’s Population Health Initiative, the Jackson School of International Studies, the QUAL Initiative, the Department of Statistics, and the Schools of Nursing, Medicine, and Public Health. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to: research interests that complement other areas of departmental and university strength, including (but not limited to) criminology, health, data science, gender, social movements, or education; potential to develop a strong record of scholarly accomplishment; effective undergraduate teaching and graduate training; and active engagement with professional, university, and community life. The successful candidate should have a PhD or foreign equivalent in Sociology or a related field by the start of the appointment.

APPLICATION. Please see this announcement on interfolio for details about how to apply.  Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2020.  For questions, please contact Fatema Mookhtiar (fatemakm@uw.edu) or search committee Chair Sarah Quinn (slquinn@uw.edu).

The Max Weber Institute of Sociology at Heidelberg University invites applications for two positions starting in October 2020 for a period of two years (extension possible). The positions will contribute to research and teaching in the areas of the Chair for Empirical Macrosociology (Koenig).

1 Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)

(E 13 TV‐L, 100%)

Qualified applicants are expected to have obtained an excellent MA degree iin sociology or a neighboring field, to have completed their doctoral dissertation in sociology, to have a global, transnational or comparative research profile, to show advanced skills in methods of empirical social research, and to be committed to innovative teaching (teaching load is 4 hours per week during the semester). Fluency in English and German is required, additional language or area expertise is an advantage. The position aims to advance outstanding young researchers.

1 Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d)

(E 13 TV‐L, 50%)

Qualified applicants are expected to have obtained an excellent MA degree in sociology or a neighboring field, to be competent in both sociological theory and methods of empirical social research, and to be committed to innovative teaching (teaching load is 2 hours per week during the semester). Fluency in English and German is required, additional language or area expertise is an advantage. Applicants should pursue a dissertation project, preferably related to the comparative sociology of religion or law.

Applications should be submitted by 19 July 2020 at the latest, including a letter of interest, a CV with a list of publications, diplomas, a two‐page research proposal, and contact information of two persons who can provide a reference. Please send your application electronically (one pdf‐document) to sabine.renninghoff@mwi.uni‐heidelberg.de.

Heidelberg University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered. In an effort to increase the share of women, applications by female researchers are especially encouraged. Preference will be given to disabled applicants with equal qualifications.

Information on policies for personal data in accordance with Art. 13 DS‐GVO can be found on our homepage https://www.uni‐heidelberg.de/datenschutz_personal.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor: Quantitative Methodology

Department of Sociology, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

ASA Job ID: 15932

Job Description:

The Department of Sociology at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for an appointment at the rank of assistant professor. This position is open to all substantive areas of research, but the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach quantitative research methodology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

We seek a candidate who will balance high-quality scholarship with excellence in teaching and service. Given the high level of diversity among our student population at FAU, we will also consider ability to work with a diverse student population.  Faculty typically teach a 3-2 course schedule. Faculty teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the department’s Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree program.

The hired candidate will teach primarily on the Boca Raton campus, with a possible minor assignment on the Davie campus. We will consider applications from those who are currently ABD but, in order to be appointed at the rank of assistant professor, all requirements for the PhD must be completed before employment begins in August 2020.

This position is contingent upon funding.

We will begin screening applications on November 1, 2019. The position will remain open until filled.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position (Assistant Professor) on the Office of Human Resources’ job website (https://fau.edu/jobs)  by completing the required online employment application and submitting the related documents. When completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of official transcripts scanned into an electronic format, teaching Portfolio/statement, publications, and three (3) letters of recommendations.

If letters of recommendation are confidential, they may be sent directly to the department; in this case, please have letters sent to cathy.king@fau.edu.

A background check will be required for the candidate selected for this position. This position is subject to funding.

For more information and to apply, visit  www.fau.edu/jobs and go to Apply Now (REQ07397).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or other protected status. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711.

FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service.  All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.

Employer Description:

Contact: Human Resources

Email: sociology@fau.edu

Phone: (561) 297-3270

Website: http://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/sociology/

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor: Sociology of Race and Ethnicity

Department of Sociology, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

ASA Job ID: 15970

Job Description:

The Department of Sociology at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for an appointment at the rank of Assistant professor, with research specialization in the area of race and ethnicity.  The successful candidate will balance high-quality scholarship with excellence in teaching and service. Given the high level of diversity among our student population at FAU, we seek those with the ability to work with a diverse student population. Faculty typically teach a 3-2 course schedule, teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in the department’s Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree programs.  The hired candidate will teach primarily at our Boca Raton campus, with a possible minor assignment at our Davie campus.

The position is part of a College multidisciplinary cluster hire with research-intensive focus on the transhistorical African Diaspora in the Americas. These faculty will join current faculty who contribute to the overall hemispheric studies emphasis of the college’s Americas Initiative, taking advantage of FAU’s unique location at the nexus of South America, North America and the Caribbean. The College seeks scholars wishing to engage with the diverse FAU student body, multicultural South Florida, community partners such as the Spady Museum, Fort Lauderdale African American Library, Perez Art Museum, UM Cuban Heritage Collection, among others, and institutional exchange programs in the Americas, Africa and Europe. Given FAU’s status as a Hispanic Serving Institution, research and teaching intersections with Latin American and Latinx cultural, social and artistic histories are also welcome.

Faculty are expected to conduct research and teach courses in the areas of their specialization, but will also have the opportunity to work on interdisciplinary teams to advance a distinctive scholarly agenda. There are also be opportunities to mentor graduate students in the home department, in our college-wide interdisciplinary PhD program, and in other graduate and undergraduate programs within the College. Collaborative multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary extramural grant opportunities will be encouraged with internal seed grants, robust institutional grant-writing support, and post-award administrative assistance.

Screening of applications will begin on November 1, 2019.

Minimum Qualification:   PhD in Sociology from an accredited institution required by time of appointment. We will consider applications from those who are currently ABD but, in order to be appointed at the rank of assistant professor, all requirements for the PhD must be completed before employment begins in August 2020.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position Assistant Professor on the Office of Human Resources’ job website (https://fau.edu/jobs)  by completing the required online employment application and submitting the related documents. When completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio and publications, and copies of official transcripts scanned into an electronic format.

A background check will be required for the candidate selected for this position. This position is subject to funding.

For more information and to apply, visit  www.fau.edu/jobs and go to Apply Now REQ07429.

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or other protected status. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711.

FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service.  All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.

Employer Description:

Contact: Human Resources

Email: sociology@fau.edu

Phone: (561) 297-3270

Website: http://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/sociology/

The Department of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is conducting several job searches this fall. As we are recruiting both in specialized subfields and also at advanced rank, I fear that these ads may be missed by some of those on the market. If you would kindly distribute our advertisements to your ASA section members and to anyone else that may be interested, I would be very grateful.

1. We are conducting an open area search at the assistant or associate professor level. The deadline for full consideration is October 15, 2019.https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/502698/assistant-or-associate-professor-of-sociology
2. In conjunction with the School of Social Work, we are recruiting an assistant professor to lead a research program on the Societal Aspects of Sexual Violence cluster hire position.  The deadline for full consideration is October 1.https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/502049/assistant-professor-societal-aspects-of-sexual-violence-cluster-hire
3. With the Department of Gender and Women’s studies we are recruiting an assistant professor with a research agenda on the Social Causes and Consequences of Reproductive Health Inequities.  The deadline for full consideration is October 1.https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/502301/professor-causes-consequences-of-reproductive-health-inequities-cluster