Assistant Professor - Field - Sociology

Position Overview

Assistant Professor – Open Field – Sociology

Salary range: $84,100 – $132,900 (9‑month academic year). Off‑scale salary and additional components may be offered to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start date:
July 1, 2027.

The Department of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor faculty member. The role involves:

• Academic research and publications
• Undergraduate and graduate teaching
• Administrative service

The department values diversity and excellence and supports faculty family needs, including dual‑career couples and single parents. Candidates with non‑traditional career paths or experience outside academia are encouraged to apply.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): PhD or equivalent international degree, or enrollment in a PhD or equivalent program.

Preferred qualifications: Receipt of the Ph.D. or equivalent within one year of employment.

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research – discuss research accomplishments, proposed plans, publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices, and future research areas.
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring – discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, future interests, and inclusive curriculum and pedagogy.
• Service Statement – discuss prior and proposed academic, professional, and public service, including committee work and outreach activities.
• Writing Sample 1 of 3 – one of your best papers or dissertation chapter (published or not)
• Writing Sample 2 of 3 – one of your best papers or dissertation chapter (published or not)
• Writing Sample 3 of 3 – one of your best papers or dissertation chapter (published or not)

• Three letters of reference required

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The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, see the University of California's affirmative action and nondiscrimination policies.

Berkeley, CA

As a condition of employment, finalists must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct, where misconduct means violations of policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including sexual harassment, assault, or other forms of discrimination.

• Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM – 035:
  Affluent Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment