Sociology and Anthropology; Sociology), Tenure-Track Faculty

Overview

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#129030) in sociology at the rank of assistant or associate professor whose research and teaching focus is health, illness, and healthcare systems.

The start date for the position is August 1, 2026.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including those with a focus on health, illness, and healthcare systems.
• Maintain an active research agenda with potential for external funding with a focus on health, illness, and healthcare systems.
• Advise and mentor students from varied social and economic backgrounds.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service.

A terminal degree in sociology is required by the appointment date.

Applicants who can contribute to the department’s focus on applied and practice-oriented sociology will receive special consideration.

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage. If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at . If you have position-specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes nes.

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

Application Review Date: 11/05/2025