Assistant Professor of Sociology

Assistant Professor of Sociology

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Working Title Assistant Professor of Sociology Type of Position Faculty Department College of Liberal Arts Appointment Length Aug - May (9 mo) Tenure Status 2 - Tenure Track Academic Rank 3 - Assistant Professor Is this considered a "term" position? No Benefits Eligible? Yes Published Salary F.T.E. 1.00 Grant Funded Position? No If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date Description of

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Who We Are Seeking

Fairmont State University seeks candidates for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Sociology, effective August 2026. Applicants must have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching experience is highly desirable.

While area of expertise is open, we are specifically interested in candidates with teaching expertise and/or scholarly interests in applied sociology, especially in the areas of poverty and social policy, medical sociology, and/or community development. Candidates who could support the program's applied and clinical sociology direction are especially encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities

* Teaching duties for this position are a 4/4 load and may include in-class, online (asynchronous), and hyflex (online and in-person at the same time) formats.

* Primary teaching responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, courses in introduction to sociology to university and dual-enrollment students, social policy, social class and stratification, and applied sociological theory. If other courses in our catalog are of interest, we encourage applicants to indicate that.

* Faculty take an active role in growing the undergraduate program by developing curriculum, advising students, and taking part in sociology recruitment and other events. Students benefit from the hands-on advising and mentorship that characterizes our program.

Minimum Required Education

Ph.D. preferred, but ABD candidates will be considered.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

As may be appropriate to candidate's academic discipline.

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As may be appropriate to candidate's academic discipline.

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Required Qualifications

* Applicants must have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.

* Ph.D. preferred, but ABD candidates will be considered.

Required Quals Summary

* Applicants must have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.

* Ph.D. preferred, but ABD candidates will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with or desire to engage in the development of community relationships for student internships.

* Evidence of scholarly activity, especially of community-engaged research.

* Evidence of exemplary teaching, which should be noted in the application materials where possible.

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 2026018FP

Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Hire Date August 2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 01/05/2026 Job Close Date 02/19/2026 Open Until Filled No Applicant Instructions Advertising Summary Quicklink for Posting

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