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Fort Lewis College – Assistant Professor of Sociology and Human Services
Job Summary:
The Department of Sociology and Human Services, Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado, invites applicants for an Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2026. This is a full-time, tenure track position starting mid-August 2026. Candidates should be broadly trained sociologists with a demonstrated ability to teach courses in critical criminology and justice studies. Typical teaching load is 4/4 with one course release for research.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Teach lower-division and upper-division courses within the Sociology Department and Criminology and Justice Studies major
- Design and teach electives and new course offerings in the Sociology Department
- Contribute to the shared responsibility of Reconciliation at Fort Lewis College
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
- Hold office hours for students and provide resources for students to succeed in their classes
- Participate in department and college-wide service
- Attend conferences, publish papers, or engage in public sociology
- Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards
- Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:
- A Ph.D. in Sociology or a closely related field is required. ABD will be considered; however, preference will be given to applicants who are close to completing their dissertation.
- Proven training in a broad variety of areas of expertise within Sociology and Criminology
Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrated experience teaching in areas of Restorative Justice and Indigenous Justice systems
- At least one year of experience in a teaching role serving undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, especially Indigenous populations
- At least intermediate-low proficiency in a language other than English proven by at least two college-level semesters of such language, one semester abroad experience, or native proficiency in such language
- Participation in at least one activity related to promoting inclusion of underrepresented populations in higher education
- Proven training or teaching experience in Indigenous pedagogies
- Proven training or teaching in experiential education
Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:
The employee reports to the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
- Ability to work in a confined area.
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
- Light to moderate lifting is required
Travel:
This is an in-person position and less than 5% travel is expected.
FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
- Non-Exempt
- Full Time
- Permanent
- Full Year
- 12 credit hours per semester.
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Vanderbilt University – Senior Lecturer in Sociology
Unit: Sociology
Position Type: Faculty
Location: Nashville, TN
URL: https://apply.interfolio.com/175146
Open Date: Oct 1, 2025
Close Date: Jan 15, 2026
Position Description
The Department of Sociology at Vanderbilt University seeks highly motivated candidates for an instructional faculty position at the rank of Senior Lecturer. The successful candidate will teach criminology with a focus on race/ethnicity and other core sociology courses using the highest standards of teaching in a student-focused manner. Expertise and interest in teaching social science computational methods is a plus. The teaching load is six courses per academic year with the possibility of multiple sections of some courses. A strong record of teaching excellence, interest in pedagogy, and experience working with diverse and highly motivated students is highly desirable. The position will begin fall 2026 and is non-tenure-track. The initial appointment is for three years, with the potential for continuing reappointment, contingent upon institutional review.
Qualifications
Vanderbilt expects excellence in teaching. A Ph.D. in sociology is required by August 1, 2026.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/175146) the following: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) a letter describing teaching interests and philosophy specific to our program; 3) teaching evaluations if available and other evidence of teaching effectiveness; 4) names and contact information of at least three references. Please contact Holly McCammon (holly.j.mccammon@vanderbilt.edu), Department Chair, with any questions.
EEO Statement
Vanderbilt University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
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Vanderbilt University – Mellon Assistant Professor in climate and environmental studies (non-tenure)
Unit: Climate Studies
Position Type: Faculty
Location: Nashville, TN
URL: https://apply.interfolio.com/173717
Open Date: Sep 13, 2025
Close Date: Jan 15, 2026
Position Description
The Climate and Environmental Studies Program at Vanderbilt University is accepting applications for a non-tenure-track Mellon Assistant Professor (three-year term, 2-2 teaching load) whose research engages climate and environmental humanities. We invite candidates working in all historical periods and cultural fields and especially welcome those who work in the arts and/or public humanities.
Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. between August 16, 2022 and August 1, 2026, in a climate and/or environmental humanities-related field.
To be considered, submit a letter of application, CV, the names of three people who have agreed to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf, a research statement, a writing sample (a dissertation chapter of 25-30 pp.), a teaching statement, a sample syllabus (from an existing or planned course in climate and environmental humanities) and teaching evaluations (1-2 years if available) by January 15, 2026. Applications are only accepted through Interfolio: ( https://apply.interfolio.com/173717 ). The successful candidate will begin the position in August 2026. Please contact Teresa Goddu, teresa.a.goddu@vanderbilt.edu, with questions about the position.
Vanderbilt University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
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The University of Oklahoma – Assistant/Associate Professor of Professional and Continuing Studies – Humanities & Social Sciences
Position Description
The University of Oklahoma’s College of Professional and Continuing Studies (PACS) seeks applicants for a full-time, renewable-term faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level. This role includes teaching and providing academic leadership for the college’s social sciences and humanities offerings, with a focus on interdisciplinary, applied, and accessible learning. With an anticipated starting date of January 1, 2026, the College of Professional and Continuing Studies invites applications from all interested and qualified parties. Our mission statement and other information can be found at pacs.ou.edu.
This position will join the College’s effort in offering online, undergraduate degrees. We are seeking a collaborative
educator who is passionate about student success and committed to shaping curriculum that reflects PACS’s mission of expanding access to high-quality education for a wide range of adult learners. The successful candidate will teach courses, mentor faculty, and guide the ongoing development and improvement of social science and humanities curricula across PACS programs.
This is a nine-month position, located on the Norman Campus; in exceptional cases, a remote location will be considered.
The faculty member will be responsible for a four-course online teaching load in the fall and spring semesters and contributing to college service activities as appropriate for a full-time faculty member.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
· Master’s degree and industry or academic experience in a traditional social science or humanities field (e.g., psychology, political science, sociology, anthropology, classics, history, modern languages, literature, etc.).
· Experience with teaching high-quality, innovative online programming for adult learners.
· Skill in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and a commitment to collegiality and collaborative decision making.
Preferences (Not Required):
· Ph.D. or terminal degree in a traditional social science or humanities field.
· Demonstrated ability to show courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow faculty, students, college staff, consistent with the core values of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies.
· Knowledge of and experience with higher education faculty concerns/issues, shared governance, learning outcome assessment, program review and accreditation, emerging online and/or distance learning issues, and innovative programming for online undergraduate degrees.
Application Instructions
Applicants are invited to submit a comprehensive cover letter, current CV, and contact information for three academic/professional references to https://apply.interfolio.com/174481. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 3, 2025. Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair: Dr. Coleman Patterson, Associate Dean, College of Professional and Continuing Studies, colemanp@ou.edu.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio’s Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free
Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.
Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma values our community’s unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!
Mission of the University of Oklahoma
The Mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.
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Texas A&M University – Assistant Professor of Sociology
Position Description
The Department of Sociology, College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position (Tenure-Track) with specialization(s) in Criminology, Criminal Justice or Law and Society with a 9-month academic appointment with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026. We are seeking candidates with the promise of national and international prominence in Criminology and/or Criminal Justice. We are especially interested in a scholar who focuses on criminal justice, carceral systems, and reform. The successful candidate will be expected to publish, seek grant opportunities, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in service activities.
Texas A&M University is one of the largest AAU universities in the U.S. with a student population of approximately 80,000 and is consistently rated as one of the top universities in the U.S. (https://abpa.tamu.edu/accountability-metrics/recognitions), particularly on “best value” and “affordability” (https://vpr.tamu.edu/about-the-division/research-rankings/). Texas A&M offers a wide range of research opportunities including the Texas Federal Statistical Research Data Center (TXRDC), the Race and Ethnic Studies Institute (RESI), Public Policy Research Institute, and the Glasscock Center for Humanities Research. Research related to criminal justice is also conducted at the Bush School of Government and Public Service and Texas A&M School of Law. Texas A&M University ranks in the top 10 university endowments in the U.S. and ranks among the top 10 U.S. public universities in research expenditures (https://vpr.tamu.edu/about-the-division/research-rankings/). It is a large research university in College Station/Bryan, a growing metropolitan community with attractive amenities and a low cost of living. It has close proximity to the large metropolitan areas of Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and the U.S.-Mexico border. The University is a land, sea, and space grant university.
The Sociology Department is large and intellectually robust with over 30 faculty members, approximately 600 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate students. The department recently launched a new criminology minor.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Completed Ph.D. in sociology or a closely related field is required. Candidates who are ABD will be considered, provided they demonstrate clear progress toward completion. All methodologies, theoretical perspectives, and geographical areas of concentration are welcome.
Preferred Qualifications
- We are especially interested in candidates whose work has the potential for securing external funding.
- An ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in theory and/or research methods is desirable.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin on September 26th and will continue until the position is filled. Applications are accepted online through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/171025
Interested candidates must submit:
(1) Cover letter.
(2) Curriculum vitae.
(3) Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching, research, and service as applicable.
(4) Three confidential letters of reference.
Please direct any applicant inquiries to Robert Durán, Recruitment Committee Chair, rjduran@tamu.edu.
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University of Arkansas – Teaching Assistant Professor of Sociology/Criminology
Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Sociology and Criminology in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a non-tenure-track Teaching Assistant Professor position, beginning in August 2025. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment. This is a full-time position, eligible for annual renewal and possibly consideration for a multi-year, merit-based appointment, contingent on experience, funding, and departmental need. At minimum, the person hired must (1) hold a Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or a related social science discipline, and (2) must have college teaching-related experience at the undergraduate level. We prefer candidates who have experience teaching online and in-person and familiarity with course management software (such as Blackboard). Preferred applicants will also be able to contribute to the core curriculum in both sociology and criminology. A record of being an active, involved, and collegial member of a collaborative faculty team both on campus and in relevant national service organizations is also highly valued.
The standard workload allocation for this position (80% teaching, 10% service, 10% research) typically includes a teaching load of four courses per semester.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants must submit:
• a curriculum vitae,
• a cover letter/letter of application,
• a teaching statement (no more than 2 pages),
• a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process.
• At least one year of evaluations as instructor of record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness to qualify for a one-year appointment with the potential for annual reappointment.
The Department is a dynamic, productive, collegial, and student success-oriented unit in Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. The Department offers undergraduate degrees in Sociology and Criminology, and an M.A. in Sociology, and affiliation with three research units: the Center for Social Research, Community and Family Institute, and the Terrorism Research Center. The Department participates in African and African American Studies, Asian Studies, Latin American & Latino Studies, and other interdisciplinary area studies programs. The department contributes to the larger university strategic missions outlined in detail in the Chancellor’s guiding priorities. For more information about the department, please visit https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/sociology/
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Advanced Placement (AP) Reader
Become an Advanced Placement (AP) Reader
Would you like the opportunity to earn additional money ($30 per hour) and to apply your knowledge in grading Advanced Placement (AP) exams over the summer? Graduate students and part-time or adjunct faculty may be considered for appointment, as long as they have taught at least one semester of the equivalent course within the past three years. There are no degree requirements.
The Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) Reading is an annual event where AP teachers and college faculty score millions of responses from AP Exams administered to students each May. The Reading takes place the first two and a half weeks of June at four AP Reading sites; we also offer an at-home scoring option for all AP subjects.
Current AP teachers, active college faculty, adjuncts, and graduate student Teaching Assistants are encouraged to apply. Visit https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/professional-learning/become-an-ap-reader for more information on eligibility requirements.
The opportunity to read takes place both online from home and onsite at a designated Reading site (lodging and meals are included).
If you are not currently an AP reader, apply to become one today. You may be eligible to join the Reading pool if you have taught your AP subject, or a higher equivalent (college level), regardless of years of experience.
How You Benefit
Every year AP readers provide us with feedback about their experience participating in the AP Reading. In our latest survey, 99% of readers who responded said that their AP reading experience has had a positive impact on their teaching.
Depending on the AP reader needs for each subject, you may be selected to serve as an AP reader in the first year that you apply, or you may be considered for future AP Readings.
Both College-Level Faculty and High School AP Teachers are invited to apply. To learn more about becoming a reader, visit AP Central. To submit an application, please go to https://apply.raise.team/.
We are accepting applications for all subjects, but have a significant need for readers in the following subjects:
AP Subjects
- African American Studies
- Biology
- Computer Science Principles
- English Language and Composition
- Human Geography
- Research
- Seminar
- Spanish Language and Culture
- United States Government and Politics
- United States History
- World History: Modern
