Job Opportunities

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

Oklahoma Baptist University – Assistant or Associate Professor of Political Science

OBU Mission Statement:

Expectations for all Employees:

• Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
• Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.
• Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.
• Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.

Job Description:

Oklahoma Baptist University invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track position in Political Science, beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach American National Government, Introduction to Political Science, and upper-level courses in areas such as Congress, the courts, and the U.S. presidency. Other courses may be taught or developed according to the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs, subject to approval.

A Ph.D. in Political Science is strongly preferred by the time of appointment; advanced ABD candidates will be considered. Strong candidates will demonstrate excellence or strong promise in undergraduate teaching, student mentoring, and contributing to a rigorous liberal arts education within a Christian university context. The standard teaching load is 24 credit hours per academic year. Responsibilities also include advising Political Science majors and minors, participating in departmental, university, and professional service, and assisting with recruitment through meetings with prospective students and families.

The successful candidate will teach, advise, and serve in a manner consistent with Oklahoma Baptist University’s Christian mission and will thoughtfully integrate Christian faith with Political Science. The department especially welcomes candidates whose teaching and scholarship demonstrate respect for constitutional democracy, religious liberty, civil discourse, careful institutional analysis, and serious engagement with the Christian tradition.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest addressing their qualifications, teaching interests, and fit with Oklahoma Baptist University’s Christian mission. Additional materials should include a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of Christian faith, graduate transcripts, and a list of references. Review begins immediately and continues until filled.

Essential Functions:

• Teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate Political Science courses.
• Serve as an advisor to Political Science majors and minors.
• Keep accurate class records and submit reports and grades.
• Work regularly with faculty members from other disciplines.
• Keep regular office hours for advising students.
• Be an active member in a local evangelical church.

Other Duties:

• Maintain an active program of professional development.
• Assist in recruiting students to the Political Science program.
• Serve on university committees and take an active part in shaping the work of the division.
• Support and guide students in research and practica.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to teach multiple Political Science courses, including ones covering the major branches of the government.
• Possess and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and pedagogy.
• Be able to conduct a college classroom to maximize the student learning experience.
• Be able to adjust teaching methods to meeting student needs.
• Be able to work effectively with college students in either individual advisement, as well as small and large class environments.
• Be able to relate to colleagues in the OBU community as well as be a representative to the professional community beyond OBU.
• Be proficient in office technology, office software (including various Microsoft tools), and classroom presentation software.

 Education:

• Required: PhD in Political Science (advanced ABD considered).
• Preferred: Completed PhD in Political Science.

 Experience:

• Preferred: Experience teaching undergraduates in a Christian, liberal arts environment.

 Special Requirements:

• Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church.

*Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.

• Please apply using the link for “Faculty Applications” on the OBU website at: https://www.okbu.edu/hr/jobs.html

OBU Benefits Summary:

OBU understands that our employees are our most valuable assets when fulfilling our mission. We strive to offer an extensive array of benefits and opportunities for employees to choose from. Full-time employees benefit from the generous OBU provision of premium contributions for nationwide family-friendly Health and Dental coverages along with free life insurance that includes accidental death and dismemberment equal to an employee’s base salary. OBU provides access to optional employee-paid ancillary benefits like vision, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, additional employee-paid family life insurance coverages, and education benefits at OBU and other institutions of higher education. There is generous paid time off that includes annual granted vacation time, accrued sick leave, six annual holidays, and week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas that include energy conservation days. For all employees working at least half-time, there is an employer matching opportunity for retirement investments in a 403(b)(9) plan administered by Guide Stone. There are numerous other perks and opportunities for OBU employees including FREE family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center or RAWC, Global outreach university mission trips, cafeteria discounts, and parking privileges to name a few. For more information about the current OBU employee benefits and opportunities, please contact the Human Resources staff at HR@okbu.edu.

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Washburn University – Lecturer in Sociology

Position Title: Lecturer (Sociology)

Department: Sociology & Anthropology

Campus Location: Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas

Position Summary:

Washburn University’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a Sociology Lecturer to begin in August 2027. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track position with a renewable annual contract.

Each selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.

The Sociology program offers students the opportunity to participate in community-engaged learning, conduct research independently, and study abroad. Classes and advising cohorts are small, allowing for meaningful faculty-student collaboration.

About Washburn University: 

Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of just over 7,000 students, a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals.

Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to Great Colleges to Work For® program.

Essential Functions:

• Fulfill teaching expectations associated with non-tenure-track appointment. Teach 12 credit hours per semester (either in-person or online, according to departmental needs) or equivalent full-time workload as outlined in the faculty handbook.
• Teach and develop undergraduate classes and seminars as assigned, dependent upon department needs, which may include Criminology, Deviance, Social Problems, or some combination of classes consistent with the candidate’s training and interests.
• Advise students and engage in service expectations associated with a non-tenure-track appointment.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Sociology; ABD applicants will be considered, with completion of the doctorate by August 2028.
• Experience teaching undergraduate sociology course(s).
• Evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level.
• Demonstrated dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.
• Official educational transcripts required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as the sole instructor for undergraduate sociology course(s).
• Experience teaching courses in Social Problems.
• Experience teaching courses in Criminology, Deviance, and/or Law and Society.
• Documented department and/or university service.

Application Deadline: Application review will begin as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants can be assured of full consideration if submitted by October 1, 2026.

To apply, visit: https://careers.washburn.edu/jobs/lecturer-sociology-topeka-kansas-united-states

If you have questions about the position, please contact Dr. Lindsey Ibañez, Search Committee Chair, at lindsey.ibanez@washburn.edu.

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Vanderbilt University – Tenured Associate Professor of Sociology

Unit: Sociology
Position Type: Faculty
Location: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
URL: https://apply.interfolio.com/193367
Open Date: Sep 17, 2026
Close Date: No date set

Description

The Department of Sociology at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor in Sociology with research specialization in computing and society to begin fall semester 2027. The successful candidate will study the societal drivers and effects of computing as a social and material force, applying sociological theories and methods to questions of AI, machine learning, quantum computing, and/or social media. They will use rigorous and theoretically driven qualitative and/or quantitative methods, and their work will have strong potential for external funding. An ideal candidate will be prepared to respond to growing student demand, both undergraduate and graduate students, to learn about how social factors are built into computing systems and how computing systems organize social life. Additionally, we seek a faculty member who will complement our department’s existing strengths in sociological study of demography, health, social psychology, and/or work. This position will also support the new Arts & Science Core curriculum, with the opportunity to teach in the first-year Core or develop an Exploratory Core course.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Vanderbilt expects excellence in research and teaching. A Ph.D. in sociology is required.

Application Instructions

Please submit via Interfolio [https://apply.interfolio.com/193367] the following
1) a letter describing research and teaching interests and professional experience
2) curriculum vitae.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit three letters of reference and evidence of teaching effectiveness, including course evaluations.

Applications will be reviewed starting October 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. 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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University of California, San Diego – Assistant Professor of Political Science (International Relations)

Position title: Assistant Professor of Political Science – International Relations

The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $84,100-$141,300. The posted UC academic salary scale for this position. Off-scale salaries and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. Additional UC San Diego salary information.

Application window

Open date: September 1, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Sep 1, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Political Science within the School of Social Sciences at the University of California, San Diego invites applications in International Relations for appointment at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2027.

We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service will advance scholarship in the area of International Relations by:

• Building and maintaining a record of high quality scholarship and professional activity.
• Providing meaningful service to campus and department.
• Teaching and advising graduate student and undergraduate students.

The teaching load in the department is 4 courses per year, typically distributed as 3 undergraduate and 1 graduate course. Faculty are also expected to participate in the undergraduate honors seminar and serve on PhD exam and dissertation committees.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Must currently hold a PhD in Political Science or a related field or be currently pursuing a PhD with ABD status.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Must hold a PhD in Political Science or related field by start date of appointment as Assistant Professor.
Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter – Description of training, research, and teaching experience and interests.
• Research Materials – May include research statement, publications, working papers, dissertation chapters, etc.
• Teaching Materials – May include teaching statement, evaluations, course materials, etc.
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04602

Help contact: ap-poli@ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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