Assistant Professor-Institutions and Inequalities

Overview

Assistant Professor - Institutions and Inequalities. The Department of Sociology at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2026. We seek candidates with expertise complementary to our department’s focus area in inequalities broadly defined. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teach, contribute to departmental service, and mentor graduate students in our Ph.D. program.

• PhD in sociology or a closely related field by the start date of employment.

• Maintain an active program of research.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in sociology.
• Contribute to departmental service and mentor Ph.D. students.

Additional qualifications beyond the minimum are described in the posting details.

Application materials must include: (1) a cover letter describing research and teaching interests (2–3 pages), (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a writing sample pertinent to the position, and (4) the names and email addresses of 3 references who will not be contacted until after the initial screening. We will begin reviewing applications on Oct 10. For inquiries, contact Recruitment Chair Jimi Adams ms.

Posting and review details vary; the position is open until filled. This employment site is updated regularly. If your qualifications are reviewed, you will be contacted by phone or email.

• Posting Number: FAC
  00162PO25
• Advertised
  
  Title:
  
  Assistant Professor - Institutions and Inequalities
• Campus:
  Columbia
• College/Division:
  College of Arts and Sciences
• Department:
  Sociology
• Location:
  
  Columbia, SC
• Hours per Week: 40
• Basis: 9 months
• Tenure Status:
  Tenure-track
• Work County:
  Richland
• Position Type:
  Full-time

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Writing Sample(s)/Sample Publications
• List of References and Contact Information

• Other Supporting Documents