Assistant Professor, Sociology of Education (tenure-track)
About the role
The Department of Sociology at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) with expertise in the sociology of education to be appointed as an Assistant Professor of Sociology in partnership with the Center for Research on Educational Opportunity (CREO) and the Institute for Educational Initiatives (IEI). Applicants’ research portfolio should include research on K-12 education. We especially welcome applications from scholars with expertise in stratification, particularly work centered on race, class, and gender. Duties include teaching, research, and service.
The Department of Sociology at Notre Dame has long-standing excellence in the sociology of culture, education, movements and politics, religion, and theory. In recent years, we have established strengths in several sociological areas, including family, gender & sexuality, global & transnational, health, organizations & institutions, race & ethnicity, and stratification. The faculty embraces a range of innovative methodological approaches and has expertise that covers the globe.
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis with full consideration given to applications received by September 1, 2026 or until the position is filled. Further information about the Department of Sociology may be found at https://sociology.nd.edu. If you have questions, please contact Professor Catherine Riegle-Crumb at crieglec@nd.edu.
Qualifications
- Candidates at the entry level must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. degree or have completed all but dissertation in Sociology or a closely related field.
- Candidates at the advanced assistant professor level must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or a closely related field.
The University of Notre Dame and its Department of Sociology are committed to teaching excellence and mentorship at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.