Assistant Professor of Sociology - 811

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Position information

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department

Department Sociology & Criminal Jus.

Working Title

Working Title Assistant Professor of Sociology - 811

Vacancy Type

Min T/E Requirements

Ph.D. in Sociology required. ABD with Ph.D. completed by date of appointment will be considered.

FTE

FTE 1

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range Commensurate Upon Education and Experience

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate Upon Education and Experience

Position #

Position # 811

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Months per year

Months per year 9

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

If yes, please indicate the end date of the grant.(if applicable)

n/a

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit

Teaching, advising, service, scholarship, and research.

Primary Purpose of Position

Teaching, service, scholarship, and research.

Job Description

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Sociology position to begin in the fall of 2027.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is one of the seventeen member institutions in the University of North Carolina system. The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice is growing in size and offers numerous opportunities for creative teaching, including on-line courses, as well as advancement of scholarship.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate Sociology courses in the classroom and online, including Introduction to Sociology, and Social Problems. There will also be opportunities to teach upper level and graduate level courses.
• Develop and deliver engaging instruction using various teaching modalities
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to undergraduate students
• Maintain an active research agenda in the discipline
• Participate actively in university service, including committee work, curriculum development and campus initiatives.
• Apply discipline‑specific skills towards community‑engagement with the local community and region.
• Contribute to a supportive learning environment that promotes student achievement and academic excellence.

Management Preference

Ability to teach undergraduate Social Statistics, Social Research, and Social Inequalities.

Prior experience teaching in higher education both face to face and online. Prefer an individual capable and willing to teach sociology classes, especially social statistics, social research, social inequalities, and possibly medical sociology classes.

Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment…