Assistant Professor of Sociology Jobs
Assistant Professor of Sociology jobs are open across universities, liberal arts colleges, and research institutions, from entry-level tenure-track to visiting and postdoctoral appointments, with specializations in race and ethnicity, inequality, and qualitative methods. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Overview
Salary is $4,215.98 for a 3-credit course. Please note that a full course is considered to have 9 students enrolled in the course. If a section is not full, 8 or fewer enrollees, the salary is prorated based on the number of students enrolled in the course.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- MA or PhD in Sociology, or a related field.
- Previous experience teaching at the college level or in a professional capacity.
- Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success.
Rider University is consistently recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 19 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community.
Position Overview
Salary is $4,215.98 for a 3-credit course. Please note that a full course is considered to have 9 students enrolled in the course. If a section is not full, 8 or fewer enrollees, the salary is prorated based on the number of students enrolled in the course.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- MA or PhD in Sociology, or a related field.
- Previous experience teaching at the college level or in a professional capacity.
- Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant professor of sociology jobs.
- Ph.D. in Sociology or closely related discipline completed by the start date
- Demonstrated research agenda with publications in peer-reviewed sociology journals
- Evidence of effective undergraduate or graduate teaching in sociology courses
- Ability to teach core curriculum courses such as social theory and research methods
- Experience with quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods sociological research
- Potential or record of external grant funding in a sociological subfield
Tips for Your Assistant Professor of Sociology Job Search
Tailor your teaching portfolio for each search
Many sociology departments ask for a teaching statement alongside your CV, so adapt it to reflect the specific courses listed in each job ad. Committees notice when your statement references their actual curriculum rather than generic sociological topics.
Target departments that match your subfield
Job ads for assistant professor of sociology roles often specify a subfield like medical sociology, criminology, or demography. Apply to listings where your dissertation or research agenda directly matches the stated area of interest, not ones where you are a loose fit.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant professor of sociology openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Align your writing sample strategically
Choose a writing sample that best reflects the theoretical or methodological emphasis of the department you are targeting. A quantitative department will read a mixed-methods sample differently than one that explicitly values ethnographic or qualitative work.
Prepare a job talk for a broad audience
Your campus job talk will be attended by faculty outside sociology, so lead with accessible context before introducing your theoretical framework. Committees frequently report that candidates lose non-specialist faculty in the first ten minutes of a talk.
Negotiate startup funds and course release
Once you receive an offer, ask about research startup funding and first-year course release before negotiating salary. These terms are often more flexible than base pay at teaching-focused institutions and can significantly shape your early research output.
Assistant Professor of Sociology Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant professor of sociologys?
The most active employers for assistant professor of sociologys right now are San Jacinto College, City University of New York, and Purdue University, and the most openings are in Texas, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Research-intensive universities and liberal arts colleges tend to post the highest volume of openings each fall hiring cycle.
How many assistant professor of sociology jobs are remote?
About 44% of assistant professor of sociology openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person demands of most faculty roles. Online-focused universities and certain adjunct or visiting positions are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote teaching arrangements.
How do you become a assistant professor of sociology?
You become an assistant professor of sociology by earning a Ph.D. in sociology or a closely related field, publishing peer-reviewed research, and gaining classroom teaching experience through graduate teaching assistantships or instructor-of-record appointments. After completing your doctorate, you apply to tenure-track or visiting faculty positions through the annual academic job market, typically submitting a CV, cover letter, writing sample, and teaching materials.
How do you get hired as an assistant professor of sociology with little experience?
Candidates with limited experience can strengthen their applications by completing their dissertation, publishing at least one peer-reviewed article, and accumulating a record of sole-instructor teaching before applying. Visiting assistant professor and postdoctoral positions are designed as entry points and are realistic targets when your research portfolio is still developing. These roles build the credentials that tenure-track search committees look for.
What does the assistant professor of sociology interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone or video screening interview conducted by a faculty search committee, followed by an invitation to an on-campus visit for finalists. The campus visit usually includes a job talk presenting your research, meetings with faculty and graduate students, a teaching demonstration, and conversations with the department chair and dean. Decisions are usually communicated within a few weeks of campus visits concluding.
Where can I find and apply to assistant professor of sociology jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant professor of sociology jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from universities and colleges across the United States. Find the roles that match your subfield and experience, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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