Assistant Professor of Technology and Social Change

Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Technology and Social Change Department:

Arts and Sciences | Sociology

The Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in technology and society to begin autumn semester 2027. We seek candidates with expertise in the sociology of science, technology, and knowledge who are examining how emerging technologies are reshaping contemporary society. Areas of specialization are open, including but not limited to artificial intelligence;

digital platforms and social media; data surveillance and privacy; technology, work, and organizations; science and technology studies; and technology and globalization. This individual will build on our distinctive strength as a top ten program in social stratification as well as contribute to new areas of growth in the subfield of technology and social change. Scholars who can engage in cross-disciplinary research with other departments or colleges (e.g., Engineering, Public Health, Public Policy) and research centers or institutes (e.g., AI(x) Hub, Criminal Justice Research Center, Institute for Population Research, Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, Mershon Center for International Security Studies) and/or contribute to a new interdisciplinary degree program in Computational Social Science are of particular interest.

Responsibilities of the position include maintaining a robust research program including actively seeking external funding; contributing to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse body of graduate and undergraduate students; and providing engaged service to the department, university, and the profession.

• Develop and maintain productive research agenda
• Excel at teaching courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrate excellence in student mentorship
• Support departmental goals and operations as an active citizen through service on committees, project assignments, and/or other administrative roles

Required: Applicants are expected to have a PhD in sociology or a related field by the start of employment and present evidence of potential to achieve excellence in both research and teaching.

Desired: Preference is given to applicants with a record of published work.

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse intellectual community, in line with OSU’s Shared Values.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The College of Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.

The Sociology Department at Ohio State boasts more than 30 research active faculty who are dedicated to pursuing intellectual inquiry concerning the causes and consequences of social inequality. Known for our strengths in criminology, medical sociology/health disparities, and stratification, we are ranked #18 by U.S. News and World Report and #14 by the Global Shanghai Rankings. Our faculty maintain cross-cutting collaborations across the University, and we maintain strong ties to a number of interdisciplinary research centers including the Criminal Justice Research Center, the Institute for Population Research, and the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity.

The department ranks in the top 10% nationally for publications per faculty member. We regularly translate our research to a wider audience by engaging with media, policy makers, direct…