ASC Alumni Associate Professor or Professor of Social Stratification

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ASC Alumni Associate Professor or Professor of Social Stratification

Arts and Sciences | Sociology

Associate Professor or Professor of Social Stratification

Department of Sociology

College of Arts and Sciences

Position Overview

The Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for the Alumni Professor of Sociology to begin autumn semester 2027. This is an endowed professorship focusing on social stratification and mobility. Candidates must be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (with tenure). We seek candidates with an established record of scholarly achievement and externally funded research who will build on our distinctive strength as a top ten program in social stratification and contribute to new areas of growth in this diverse subfield.

We expect this individual to teach core courses in stratification and inequality, broadly defined. Scholars who can engage in cross-disciplinary research with other departments or colleges (e.g., Public Policy, Social Work, Public Health) and research centers (e.g., Center for Aging Families, 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.

Performance Objectives

• 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

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Applicants are expected to have a PhD in sociology or a related field and present evidence of excellence in both research and teaching.

Desired: Preference is given to applicants with an established record of published research in high-quality outlets, external funding, and teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

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.

The College

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.

Department Information

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 service providers, and community leaders. Thus, our work is visible and impactful. We are home to two of the largest majors in the College of Arts and Sciences – sociology and criminology - and we typically maintain a graduate program of approximately 60 students, who go on to pursue careers in academia, government, public policy, and the private sector.

The University

Ohio State is a top 20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or…