21 sociology jobs found

Temporary Faculty Sociology Job ID: 297753 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Full/Part Time:   Regular/Temporary:   About Us Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations. With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields. Georgia Southern...

Assistant Professor or Instructor - Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology - Social Work Southeast Missouri State University Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202600104 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Department: Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology Closing: Position Summary Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) or Instructor (Non-Tenure Track) Social Work Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology College of Humanities and Social Sciences Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) invites applications for a full-time, 10-month faculty appointment to support its Social Work program, beginning Fall 2026. The Bachelor of Science in Social Work Program at SEMO is CSWE Accredited and is currently developing a fully online option. The successful candidate will assist in the development and delivery of the online option and ensure CSWE standards are maintained across the...

Position Title: Sociology and Criminology Lecturer (Full-Time, Non-tenure-track) Department: Sociology and Criminology Reports To: Sociology and Criminology Department Chair     Position Summary:   The Department of Sociology and Criminology is seeking a critical criminologist for a full-time, non-tenure-track lecturer position with face-to-face, onsite courses as well as online courses beginning Fall 2025. The work year runs from August 15 to May 15 annually for this position.    Duties and Responsibilities:   4/4 courseload (four fall semester classes and four spring semester classes to total 24 credit/workload hours per academic year) Advising up to 25 students Service to the department and university. Service may include requests to staff events such as major's expo, attendance at department and faculty meetings, and participation in a university committee Ongoing training and professional...

Social Science Instructor, Upward Bound Summer Academy Location: Lynn, MA Category: Other Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Fri May 8 2026 Job Description: Summer Instructor, Social Science, TRIO Upward Bound Program Campus Location: NSCC Lynn & UMass Amherst Work Schedule: July 1: Staff Training July 2 - July 16: Day Program, 8am-4pm July 18 - August 8: Residential Program, UMass Amherst August 10: NSCC: Wrapping up paperwork and program materials SALARY: Total earnings for this position is $4,368 at $36.55/HR plus room and board during the residential portion of the program. At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas. ABOUT TRIO UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM The North Shore Community College (NSCC) TRIO Upward Bound (UB) Program is a federally funded program for low-income, first-generation, and/or academically at-risk high school students. The primary mission is to increase the rate at which...

Lecturer - Anthropology Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: FT Faculty Job Number: FY2606022 Closing: 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Location: Main Campus - Orem Division: VP Academic Affairs Position Announcement The Social and Behavioral Science Department at Utah Valley University is currently seeking potential candidates for a faculty lecturer position in Anthropology to begin in the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a non-tenure track position and will include teaching five courses per fall and spring semester; summer teaching may also be available for additional pay. We prefer a sociocultural anthropologist with a regional focus on the South Pacific and an emphasis on community engagement. Summary of Responsibilities Design, prepare, and teach courses and deliver content using meaningful and engaging methods with measurable course objectives. Expected to utilize student-focused and evidence-based pedagogy for engaged learning as well as...

Research Coordinator University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and...

Limited Term Faculty - Political Science Job ID: 299307 Location: Georgia College & State Univ Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing...

Postdoctoral Researcher in Maternal Health Implementation Science Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: May 19, 2026 Deadline: Posting Title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Maternal Health Implementation Science Faculty Mentor: Rebecca Feldman Hamm Department: OBGYN Research Funding Source Type: NIH Grant Number of Positions: 1 Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are welcome to apply Position Summary: The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is seeking applications for one Postdoctoral Researcher. This position is funded by the National Institutes of Health / Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). The postdoctoral appointment is one year (12 calendar months - July 2026-June 2027) with an option to renew for one additional year. The purposes of the 7-year (2023-2030)...

Senior Director of Leadership Research University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively...

Director - Law Enforcement Academy Southeast Missouri State University Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202600105 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Department: Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology Closing: Continuous Position Summary Director, Law Enforcement Academy Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology Full Time Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) invites applications for a highly qualified, results-oriented, professional to serve as Law Enforcement Academy Director. The Academy operates under the Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology as a Missouri POST Commission authorized Training Center to provide initial training to new recruits, required annual training to officers, and specialized training to individual units and newly promoted officers. The Director is responsible for overseeing, managing, and supporting the design, implementation, management, and...

Chair, Population and Public Health Sciences - Associate Professor or Full Professor Wright State University EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer. Faculty Rank or Job Title: Chair, Population and Public Health Sciences - Associate Professor or Full Professor Job Category: Faculty/Instructional Department: Dept of Population & Public Health Sciences EEO number: 26Y262 Position FTE: 100% Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Salary Band: FA Job Summary/Basic Function The Chair of the Department of Population & Public Health Sciences (PPHS) serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of the department within the Boonshoft School of Medicine (BSOM) at Wright State University (WSU). The Chair provides innovative and strategic leadership to advance the department's mission in education, research, and community engagement. Responsibilities include overseeing undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs;...

Assistant Professor of Instruction or Practice, Department of Public Administration - College for Health, Community and Policy Location: San Antonio, TX Regular/Temporary: Regular Job ID: 15380 Full/Part Time: Full Time Position Information Assistant Professor of Instruction or Practice The University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health Community and Policy and Department of Public Administration invites applications for the Fixed-Term Track (FTT) Assistant Professor of Instruction/Practice position. The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas...

Visiting Assistant Professor/Lecturer, Mathematics R0010529 Tampa If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center. Position Details The Department of Mathematics in The University of Tampa's College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education invites applications for a full time, non-renewable one year position as a Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Lecturer for the academic year 2026-2027. The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UTampa reflects this vibrancy; with 30...

Assistant Professor of Practice, College for Health Community and Policy and Nutrition and Dietetics Location: San Antonio, TX Regular/Temporary: Regular Job ID: 15327 Full/Part Time: Full Time Position Information Assistant Professor of Instruction/Practice   The University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health Community and Policy and Nutrition and Dietetics Program invites applications for the Fixed-Term Track (FTT) Assistant Professor of Practice position. The University of Texas at San Antonio     The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility...

Postdoctoral Fellow in Obstetric Health Care Quality and Equity Research Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Feb 27, 2026 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Elizabeth Howell, MD, MPP Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) Funding Source: PI Grant Number of Positions: 1 Open to U.S. permanent residents and citizens only. Our research program is dedicated to improving health outcomes and equity for all postpartum and pregnant patients. We are funded by the National Institutes of Health to study disparities in maternal health outcomes. This position will support the health care quality and equity program in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology by working on the following projects: 1) An NIH-funded R01 on improving maternal health outcomes for postpartum women 2) The March of Dimes Research Center for Advancing Maternal Health Equity and 3) Other quality and equity-related research. This position will work...

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Apr 02, 2026 Deadline: Project: Transitioning through Uncertainty - Sociopolitical Feedback from Clean Energy Manufacturing Investments University of Pennsylvania , Department of Political Science | Philadelphia, PA Position Overview The Penn Environmental Politics Lab seeks a post-doctoral research fellow to support a two-year research project, beginning in July 2026. This one-year appointment, with possibility for renewal for a second year contingent on performance and availability of funding, is designed for a social scientist who has recently completed (by July 2026) a PhD in political science, economics, public policy, sociology, environmental studies, or a related field. The fellow will be based at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and will work closely with PI Parrish Bergquist. They will have access to Penn's research community including seminars, workshops, and...

Assistant Professor, Criminology And Criminal Justice R0009977 Tampa If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center. Position Details The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at The University of Tampa invites applications for three (3) assistant professors in the areas of criminology and criminal justice, beginning August 2026. The Department offers a B.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice and an M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Tenured and tenure-track faculty members have a 3-course per semester teaching load. Upper-division courses are typically capped at 20 students. Faculty members are expected to actively engage in research, provide service to the department, college, and university, as well as advise criminology and criminal justice majors. The University of Tampa is...

Assistant Professor, Computer Science R0010084 Tampa If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center. Position Details The Department of Computer Science in the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education at The University of Tampa invites applications for two (2) full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor positions for the 2026-27 academic year, beginning in August 2026. The B.S. in Computer Science is a rapidly growing program that welcomed its inaugural class in 2021-22. The department is currently exploring additional programs to provide additional depth in areas of high student interest. This position offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the direction of a young and evolving department committed to excellence in education. The University of Tampa is a medium-sized,...

Political Science/Public Administration Instructor and Online Coordinator Posting Number: F-1032 College/Unit: College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Home Department: School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year) Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty Position Begin Date: 08/24/2026 Position End Date: 05/15/2028 Position Summary: The School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service (the School) at Central Michigan University invites applications for a full-time fixed-term faculty position, with a primary focus on managing and engaging students in the School’s undergraduate online programs in Political Science, International Relations, and Public & Nonprofit Administration. The responsibilities of this position also include teaching at least four online courses during the academic year in the...

Assistant Professor of Psychology Position: Assistant Professor of Psychology (Counseling Psychology) Type: Tenure-Track Academic Year: 2026-2027 Available: Fall 2026 Location: Department of Psychology College of Social Sciences and Education California State University, Bakersfield 9001 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099 Contact: Requests for information about the position and application process should be directed to Dr. Heidi McLaughlin hmclaughlin1@csub.edu . Deadline: Full consideration will be given to complete applications submitted by February 28, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the committee until the position is filled. University Background : CSU Bakersfield, founded in 1970, is a regional, comprehensive university serving the...