The Department of Sociology at the University of Georgia invites applications for two Assistant Professor positions to begin August 1, 2025. For both positions we will consider exceptional candidates at the early Associate Professor level.
The first position is in the area of Criminology. We welcome all substantive interests within this area.
The second position is in the area of Computational Sociology. We welcome all substantive interests within this area, though we prefer candidates doing research in a sphere of concentration within our Department and we are especially interested in scholars studying the sociology of health.
Candidates for both positions should hold a Ph.D. in Sociology or related discipline and be well-grounded in sociological theory. Responsibilities of these positions entail (1) maintaining a robust research program, especially including actively seeking external funding, (2) contributing to excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring, and (3) engaging in service to the university and the profession.
Scholars who can work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams are of particular interest. We seek
applicants committed to UGA’s mission and core characteristics: https://www.uga.edu/about/mission.
The University of Georgia is a top 20 public research university and is located in the iconic college town of Athens, Georgia. Our Department is intellectually diverse, with specializations in the study of race/ethnicity, criminology, gender, social psychology, health/medical sociology, and Latin American studies. Our faculty members participate in numerous university centers and institutes such as the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research, the Criminal Justice Studies Program, the Institute for African American Studies, the Center for Family Research, the Institute for Women’s Studies, the McBee Institute of Higher Education, and the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute.
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. We encourage persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
To apply for the Criminology position please visit https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/389254. To apply for the Computational Sociology position please visit https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/389227. We will begin screening applicants on September 4, 2024, and continue accepting applications until the positions are filled.
Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter, research statement, teaching statement, writing sample, and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested later in the search process. For questions about applying for these positions please contact Bryan Carver (bryan.carver@uga.edu).