Assistant Professor of Sociology

Location: Baldwin City

Baker University seeks qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Baker University's Baldwin City campus. We are seeking a Sociologist with a specialization in Crime & Deviance. Secondary specializations are open. If you are a dynamic, innovative instructor who would enjoy being part of an interdisciplinary department that includes Communication Studies, History, Religious Studies, and Sociology, Baker would love to hear from you!

Job Duties:

* Annual 4/4 teaching load, including core courses in Criminology and Criminal Justice & Forensics, Social Research Methods, and potential new courses in Sociology in candidate area of interest.

* Develop and teach general education courses in relevant areas.

* Although teaching is the primary focus, successful candidates will also be asked to engage in student advising, service to the university, and scholarship.

Job Requirements:

* PhD at time of appointment is required.

* Committed to teaching in a small college setting and dedicated to student-centered learning

About Baker University

Founded in 1858 as the first university in Kansas, Baker University is a private institution that educates both traditional and nontraditional students through small classes, innovative instructors, and rigorous coursework. Fortune 500 CEOs, New York Times best-selling authors, and Super Bowl champions proudly claim Baker as their alma mater. Baker boasts the highest return on investment among private universities in Kansas, a 99% career and graduate school placement rate, and graduates who earn the highest average salaries among Kansas universities.

Baker University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a generous holiday and vacation package as well as a substantial tuition benefit for employees and their dependents.

To apply , please complete the online application by clicking the orange "Online Application" button at the top of this page or at:  Documents may also be emailed to Baker University, Office of Human Resources .

Queries regarding the position may be sent to Dr. Nicholaus Pumphrey, Chair of the History, Culture, and Society Department and Search Committee Chair (npumphrey).

All application materials must be received by March 13, 2026.

Please attach the following:

* Cover letter and curriculum vitae

* A statement of teaching philosophy and approach

* Graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process, but official transcripts will be expected at time of appointment)

* Three letters of reference. Attachments must be in Word or PDF formats. Documents may also be emailed to Baker University, Office of Human Resources .

* Queries regarding the position may be sent to Dr. Nicholaus Pumphrey, Chair of the History, Culture, and Society Department and Search Committee Chair (npumphrey)

Baker University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.