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Assistant Professor of Sociology
Job ID: 299950
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About us
Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions – and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.
Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.
Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Department Information
Society, Culture, and Language
Job Summary
The Department of Society, Culture, and Languages at Columbus State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology.
Responsibilities
Significant Duties & Responsibilities include:
- The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Sociology, remain active in scholarly endeavors, and provide service to the department, college, and university. A normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester.
- The successful candidate will be able to foster an environment of professionalism and collaboration.
- Work in continuous improvement of Sociology programs.
- Demonstrate exceptional ability to function as part of a team with university faculty.
- Engage in practices that support the University's focus on student engagement and active learning.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have a Doctorate in Sociology. ABDs may apply but must have degree in hand by time of appointment.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
The successful candidate will:
- Teach undergraduate courses in Sociology, remain active in scholarly endeavors, and provide service to the department, college, and university. A normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester.
- Foster an environment of professionalism and collaboration.
- Work in continuous improvement of Sociology programs.
- Demonstrate exceptional ability to function as part of a team with university faculty.
- Engage in practices that support the University's focus on student engagement and active learning.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Joelle Bonamy, Hiring Manager, via email at bonamy_vivian@columbusstate.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
- Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
- Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
- Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
- Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
- Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
- Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:
- A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
- Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
- Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment and randomly thereafter.
Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values and must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.
Background Check
Position of Trust + Education
Special Applicant Instructions
Visit Columbus State University's online Careers portal to drive your career with us! The online applicant system provides you with the ability to review job opportunities and apply to those that you are interested in and feel qualified for. Each job posting has a summary description of the position and required qualifications. All job applications must be submitted through the online portal system.
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Job ID: 299950
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About us
Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions – and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.
Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.
Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Department Information
Society, Culture, and Language
Job Summary
The Department of Society, Culture, and Languages at Columbus State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology.
Responsibilities
Significant Duties & Responsibilities include:
- The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Sociology, remain active in scholarly endeavors, and provide service to the department, college, and university. A normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester.
- The successful candidate will be able to foster an environment of professionalism and collaboration.
- Work in continuous improvement of Sociology programs.
- Demonstrate exceptional ability to function as part of a team with university faculty.
- Engage in practices that support the University's focus on student engagement and active learning.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have a Doctorate in Sociology. ABDs may apply but must have degree in hand by time of appointment.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
The successful candidate will:
- Teach undergraduate courses in Sociology, remain active in scholarly endeavors, and provide service to the department, college, and university. A normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester.
- Foster an environment of professionalism and collaboration.
- Work in continuous improvement of Sociology programs.
- Demonstrate exceptional ability to function as part of a team with university faculty.
- Engage in practices that support the University's focus on student engagement and active learning.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Joelle Bonamy, Hiring Manager, via email at bonamy_vivian@columbusstate.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
- Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
- Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
- Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
- Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
- Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
- Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:
- A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
- Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
- Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment and randomly thereafter.
Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values and must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.
Background Check
Position of Trust + Education
Special Applicant Instructions
Visit Columbus State University's online Careers portal to drive your career with us! The online applicant system provides you with the ability to review job opportunities and apply to those that you are interested in and feel qualified for. Each job posting has a summary description of the position and required qualifications. All job applications must be submitted through the online portal system.
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Who's Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant professor jobs.
- Earned doctorate or terminal degree in the relevant academic discipline
- Active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications or equivalent scholarly output
- Demonstrated undergraduate or graduate teaching experience in the field
- Evidence of external grant seeking or funded research projects
- Ability to advise and mentor undergraduate or graduate students
- Commitment to departmental service, curriculum development, and collegiality
Tips for Your Assistant Professor Job Search
Tailor your cover letter to the department
Generic cover letters fail in academic hiring. Read the department's recent publications and research priorities, then name specific faculty whose work complements yours. Search committees notice when a letter could have been sent to any institution.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant professor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Format your CV for an academic audience
A curriculum vitae for a faculty position differs from a resume. List publications, conference presentations, teaching experience, and grants separately. Omit a summary section and keep formatting minimal so committee members can scan quickly.
Request letters of recommendation strategically
Committees expect three letters, at least one from a dissertation advisor or senior mentor. Ask recommenders six to eight weeks before deadlines and send them the full job ad so their letters speak directly to the position's teaching and research expectations.
Prepare a teaching demonstration before the campus visit
Most campus interviews include a 50- to 75-minute teaching demo to a mixed audience of faculty and undergraduates. Practice delivering the lesson to non-specialists, and build in two minutes of student interaction so evaluators can see how you handle live questions.
Negotiate startup funds and course load separately
When an offer arrives, negotiate lab startup funds, travel funding, and first-year course reductions as line items, not as a package. Each element has a different budget source, and departments that cannot move on salary often have more flexibility on research support.
Assistant Professor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant professors?
The companies hiring the most assistant professors right now include University of Florida, University of Kentucky, and Indiana University, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Openings are distributed across research universities, regional colleges, and community college systems.
How many assistant professor jobs are remote?
About 2% of assistant professor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with online teaching roles and distance-education program faculty positions making up the largest portion of remote-eligible listings. Traditional tenure-track positions at residential institutions remain almost entirely on-campus.
How do you become an assistant professor?
Start by completing a doctoral degree in your field, since most tenure-track positions require a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree. Build a publication record during your graduate training and secure teaching experience through assistantships or adjunct appointments. After defending your dissertation, apply during the fall academic hiring cycle, which typically opens several months before the intended start date.
Can you get an assistant professor job with little experience?
Yes, but the definition of experience differs from most careers. Committees prioritize peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and a clear research agenda over years of industry work. Strong teaching evaluations from graduate courses or adjunct roles carry real weight. Visiting assistant professor positions are a common entry point that builds your record before a tenure-track application.
What does the assistant professor interview process look like?
Academic hiring typically runs in two stages. The first is a phone or video screening with a search committee, lasting about 30 minutes and focusing on your research trajectory and teaching philosophy. Finalists then attend a two-day campus visit that includes a research talk, a teaching demonstration, individual meetings with faculty and administrators, and a presentation to graduate students before the committee deliberates.
Where can I find and apply to assistant professor jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant professor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges and universities across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your field and institution type, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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