Professor of Sociology Jobs
Professor of Sociology jobs are open across colleges, universities, research institutions, and think tanks, at every level from visiting assistant professor to full professor and department chair, with specializations in race and ethnicity, gender studies, and criminology. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.
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 professor of sociology jobs.
- PhD in sociology or a closely related discipline required for tenure-track positions
- Active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals
- Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level as instructor of record
- Specialization in a subfield such as race and ethnicity, gender, criminology, or inequality
- Demonstrated ability to secure or contribute to external grant funding
- Experience advising undergraduate or graduate students on research and academic careers
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Tailor your CV to each institution type
Research-intensive R1 universities weight publications and grant funding heavily, while teaching-focused liberal arts colleges prioritize course load breadth and pedagogical philosophy. Reorder your CV sections to lead with whichever record aligns with the institution's mission before you apply.
Signal your theoretical and methodological range
Hiring committees scan for fit across multiple course needs. Name the specific methods you use, whether ethnography, survey analysis, or computational text analysis, so search committees can picture you teaching across the department's existing gaps.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Write a teaching statement with concrete examples
Generic teaching philosophy statements cost candidates interviews. Name a specific course you redesigned, a pedagogical challenge you solved, or a student outcome you measured. Committees reading fifty applications notice concrete evidence over abstract commitments to inclusive learning.
Prepare a job talk that bridges subfields
Your job talk is usually your one live presentation of a current research project, but committees also evaluate whether you can teach outside your specialty. Close with two or three sentences connecting your research to undergraduate survey courses the department regularly offers.
Negotiate startup and course release before accepting
Salary ranges at many institutions are fixed by rank and collective bargaining, but research startup funds, course release in year one, and conference travel budgets are often negotiable. Ask about these before you sign an offer letter, not after.
Professor of Sociology Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most professor of sociologys?
The companies hiring the most professor of sociologys right now include San Jacinto College, City University of New York, and Keiser University, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Public research universities and large state systems tend to post the most openings at any given time.
How many professor of sociology jobs are remote?
About 38% of professor of sociology openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how campus-based teaching responsibilities limit location flexibility for most roles. Online-only programs and adjunct positions teaching asynchronous courses make up the largest share of remote-eligible openings in this field.
How do you become a professor of sociology?
You become a professor of sociology by completing a PhD in sociology or a closely related field, publishing peer-reviewed research during your graduate training, and gaining teaching experience as a graduate instructor or postdoctoral fellow. After earning your doctorate, you apply to open faculty positions through national job searches, typically coordinated through professional associations, and progress from assistant professor to associate and full professor through tenure review.
How do you get hired as a professor of sociology with little experience?
Start by teaching as a graduate student instructor or adjunct at community colleges to build a formal record as instructor of record. Present your dissertation research at conferences to establish a professional reputation before the job market. Visiting assistant professor positions and postdoctoral fellowships are designed for candidates early in their careers and often lead directly to tenure-track openings at the same or similar institutions.
What does the professor of sociology interview process look like?
The interview process typically begins with a phone or video screening conducted by the search committee, followed by an invitation to an on-campus visit for finalists. The campus visit usually includes a job talk presenting your research, a teaching demonstration, one-on-one meetings with faculty and administrators, and a meeting with graduate students. Committees then deliberate and extend an offer to their top candidate, sometimes weeks after the final visit.
Where can I find and apply to professor of sociology jobs?
You can find and apply to professor of sociology jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges, universities, and research institutions across the United States. Find roles that match your subfield, rank, and institutional preferences, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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