Assistant Professor of Sociology, Tenure-Track

Description Simpson College, a private, nationally recognized regional college grounded in the liberal arts tradition and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, invites nominations and applications for the position of a tenure-track appointment in Sociology at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2027. Our department supports undergraduate majors in Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Human Services. We also support a graduate program in Criminal Justice, as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates in Trauma and Resilience. Excellence in classroom teaching, grounded in inclusive pedagogy, is essential. We seek candidates with enthusiasm for student advising, new student recruitment, and other ways to support the institution's mission. This includes (and is not limited to) providing effective instruction and advising to underrepresented students and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds. Simpson College encourages innovative teaching and seeks colleagues who will help its students of all ages develop critical intellectual skills and nurture values that foster personal worth and individuality, with the purpose of living lives of leadership within a creative, diverse, and just community. The main campus is in Indianola, Iowa, which is just 12 minutes from the capital city, Des Moines. To learn more about Simpson College, please visit: www.simpson.edu. The position is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment with the possibility of summer teaching. The primary responsibilities of the position include a teaching load of 3/3. The salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included (http://simpson.edu/human-resources/benefits-summary/). Qualifications The position will begin in August 2027, and a Ph.D. is preferred in Sociology, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Social Justice, Social Work, or related fields. Additionally, successful applicants need to have an interdisciplinary interest, a willingness to teach courses in statistics and research methods, and experience and/or an expressed interest in working at a primarily residential liberal arts institution. Application Instructions Submit these application materials via Interfolio: 1) a letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a teaching statement, 4) graduate transcripts (unofficial), 5) three professional references- information (phone, address, relationship), and 5) teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness. ABD applicants should include a detailed update on their dissertation progress. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applications received by November 30, 2026 will receive full consideration. We recognize that many great ideas and discoveries are a result of a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. You will find Simpson College’s entire EOE statement at: http://simpson.edu/employment-opportunities/. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.