Job opportunities (academic and non-academic) and other career-related opportunities which may be of interest to our SSSA membership and to friends of SSSA are listed below. Information posted is as provided by those organizations advertising here.
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Academic
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
