Assistant Professor of Sociology
Listed on 2026-10-22
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
School/Area School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Department Sociology and Anthropology
Position Description
The College of Charleston Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning on August 16, 2027. Successful candidates will have earned a Ph.D. in Sociology, or closely related applied field, by the time of the appointment. We seek a broadly trained sociologist with specialization – and ability to teach courses – in the sociology of mental health, child and family welfare, or social work.
The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching within an undergraduate institution and will be expected to teach a combination of courses in their area of specialization as well as introductory sociology courses and core sociology courses. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of ongoing scholarship.
The College of Charleston , located in Charleston, SC, is a public institution of 11,000 students with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology consists of 17 faculty (7 Anthropologists and 10 Sociologists) and has approximately 190 undergraduate majors ( SOCY 125, ANTH 65). Applicants may learn more about the department at https://charleston.edu/sociology-anthropology/index.php.
Review of applications will begin on Monday, December 7, 2026. Position open until filled. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Heath Hoffmann at hoffmannh.
EEO Statement
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