Assistant/Associate/Professor – Sociology

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Primary teaching responsibilities include teaching a broad range of Sociology courses.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate Sociology majors.
• Engage in scholarly research activities which include writing grants.
• Serve on departmental and university committees and engage in other forms of service to the university and academic community.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology, or a related discipline.
• Candidates with ABDs considered but must have a conferred Ph.D. by August 1, 2026.
• Preference will be given to candidates with Prior Teaching Experience.

Required Education & Experience

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology, or a related discipline.
• Candidates with ABDs considered but must have a conferred Ph.D. by August 1, 2026.
• Preference will be given to candidates with Prior Teaching Experience.

Closing Date

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. The deadline for applications is February 13, 2026.

Required Documents to Submit with Online Application

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Description of technology used in instruction.
• Unofficial Transcripts at time of applying. Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to offer.
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
• A list of three references (one must include an immediate supervisor who you worked for).

Contact Information

To apply for the Assistant/Associate/Professor – Sociology position, use the “Quick Apply/Submit Resume” button below to submit your information, cover letter and resume to the Wilberforce University Department of Administration and Human Resources.