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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

Assistant Professor, Sociology

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550


Assistant Professor, SociologyThe University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu.

Job Description

The Department of Sociology at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of sociological social psychology to begin in the fall of 2025. Additionally, we are interested in scholars who employ quantitative methods in their research in one or more of the following areas: education, gender and sexualities, medical sociology, race/ethnicity, social stratification, and work and occupations.

The position carries a 2-2 teaching load in sociology, and core faculty status in the Interdisciplinary Social Psychology PhD Program. The successful candidate will be able to teach at all levels of the curriculum (lower and upper division undergraduate, MA, and PhD). They will have an active empirical social-science research program in their areas of specialization. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and seek external funding for an active research program involving graduate students. They will also be expected to engage in service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Sociology or a related field in hand by July 1, 2025.

A developing or established research agenda in sociological social psychology.

A record of, or potential for publishing in top-tier journals and presses in relevant fields.

Demonstrated excellence, or clear evidence of potential for excellence, in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of, or potential for strong external grant activity.

Evidence of attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and/or service.

Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Ability to teach quantitative methods at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

Compensation Grade

Assistant Professor

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Contact Information for this position

Search Chair: Dr. Clayton Peoples, peoplesc@unr.edu

Search Coordinator: Kathie Stanfield, judyk@unr.edu

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit all materials by October 11, 2024.

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