Assistant Professor Jobs in Georgia
Assistant Professor jobs in Georgia are open across Atlanta, Kennesaw, and Marietta and other Georgia metros, with employers like Emory University, Kennesaw State University, and Morehouse School of Medicine hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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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Assistant Professor Job Market in Georgia
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Who's Hiring
- Emory University24
- Kennesaw State University23
- Morehouse School of Medicine5
- Fort Valley State University3
- Columbus State University2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education60
- Government & Public Sector6
- Non-Profit & Social Services6
- Science & Research6
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant professor jobs across Georgia.
- 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
Assistant Professor Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How many assistant professor jobs are there in Georgia?
There are 60+ assistant professor openings in Georgia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Atlanta, Kennesaw, and Marietta. New positions post regularly as employers across Georgia hire.
Which Georgia cities have the most assistant professor jobs?
Atlanta, Kennesaw, and Marietta have the most assistant professor openings in Georgia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire assistant professors in Georgia?
Employers hiring assistant professors in Georgia include Emory University, Kennesaw State University, and Morehouse School of Medicine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote assistant professor jobs in Georgia?
Yes. About 5% of assistant professor openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Georgia metros.
How do I apply for assistant professor jobs in Georgia?
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