Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor of Sociology, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Vacancy ID FAC0005796)

Position Summary

The Department of Sociology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor (depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience) in a teaching-track faculty position to begin July 1, 2026. This is a nine-month, fixed-term position with a 3-3 teaching load (six courses per academic year). Candidates will be considered for a three-year contract term with the possibility of renewal. The Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor will play a central role in the department’s undergraduate instructional mission.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• PhD in Sociology or a closely related discipline completed by the start date of the appointment
• At least one academic term of experience teaching undergraduate students, either as instructor of record or in a primary instructional role with responsibility for course delivery and assessment

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching, including experience teaching courses with varied student populations and varying enrollment sizes
• Experience teaching courses that contribute to the department’s Management and Society major (e.g., stratification, organizations, economic sociology) and/or Health and Society minor (e.g., U.S. population health, sociology of mental health)
• Experience teaching introductory or lower-division sociology courses
• Interest in and experience contributing to undergraduate curriculum development and programmatic initiatives
• Commitment to inclusive and student-centered teaching practices

Special Instructions

• Applicants should submit the following materials through the UNC Jobs website: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/312247
• A cover letter describing teaching experience, areas of expertise, and career goals in relation to a teaching-focused position at a public university.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A teaching portfolio, including a teaching statement, a summary of teaching evaluations, and sample syllabi. Applicants should use the “other document” field to upload their teaching portfolio.
• Names and contact information for three professional references.
• Letters of recommendation will be requested from candidates selected for on-campus interviews.

Review Process

• Review of applications will begin February 16, 2026.

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