Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) in Department of Sociology & Criminology
Full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA. Start date: Fall 2027, with flexibility.
Position Details
A Ph.D. in Sociology or related field is required by the appointment date. Candidates for Associate Professor of Sociology must have demonstrated excellence as a researcher, scholar, and teacher, and have an established reputation of scholarly achievement. The successful candidate will have expertise in social psychological approaches to studying groups, communities and social networks and will be able to use experimental and survey methodology in their scholarship. The successful candidate will also have experience teaching undergraduate and graduate-level theory and social psychology courses and be able to teach other courses offered by the university.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate's qualifications
- Onsite teaching is an essential function of the job
Application Materials
- A letter of interest
- CV or resume
- A list of three references with contact information
Inquiries may be directed to sociology@psu.edu. More information about the Department is available at sociology.la.psu.edu.
Benefits
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
Background Checks/Clearances
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.