Assistant Professor – Field – Sociology, University of California, Berkeley

Position Overview

Position title:

Assistant Professor

The current salary range for this position is $84,100 – $132,900 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.

July 1, 2027

Open date:
July 10, 2026

Next review date:
Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:
Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

The Department of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor faculty position. Candidates will be considered regardless of field of specialization. The position’s duties include academic research and publications, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and administrative service.

The Department of Sociology and the Division of Social Sciences recognize the intrinsic relationship between diversity and excellence in all our endeavors. We embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our obligation and goal.

The department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit .

PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

Receipt of the Ph.D. or equivalent international degree within one year of employment.

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Research – Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research.
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring – Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts and accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Please also discuss your mentoring experiences and approach. This can include, for example, past efforts and future plans to support the success of all students, and to foster an inclusive research environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement of the research program.
• Service Statement – Please discuss specific prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service. This can include, for example, participating in professional or scientific associations, serving on committees that advance department, campus or discipline goals, and conducting outreach activities that can remove barriers and increase participation of academics in your field.
• Writing Sample 1 of 3 – One of your best papers, published or not, or a dissertation chapter
• Writing Sample 2 of 3 – One of your best papers, published or not, or a dissertation chapter
• Writing Sample 3 of 3 – One of your best papers, published or not, or a dissertation chapter

• 3 letters of reference required

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