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Assistant Professor of Sociology (Race and Ethnicity)

The mission of the Department of Sociology is to foster teaching, research, and public service as an integral part of education linked through programs designed to preserve, transmit, and expand knowledge.

The Department of Sociology at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in the Sociology of Race and Ethnicity. Appointment will begin August 10, 2025. We are interested in individuals with research and teaching expertise in the sociology of race and ethnicity, including the way racial inequalities intersect with health, educational, economic, criminal justice, or other disparities.
Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body.
Teaching expectation is 2 courses per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in race and ethnicity and other lecture and seminar-style courses, and to contribute innovative courses that complement and extend our methods curriculum.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Sociology or a closely related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2025).

Evidence of scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential as a scholar; previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate research.

Tenure-eligible faculty position to begin August 10, 2025.

3KH800 Sociology

William & Mary

08/07/2024

10/01/2024

10/08/2024

No

Faculty

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, and a statement of research interests. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in Sociology in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date of October 1, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

Information on the degree programs in the Department of Sociology may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/sociology/.

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none