*Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor, Political Sociology, Arts & Sciences

Description

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Fordham University invites applications for the position of full-time, tenure-track assistant professor in sociology. We seek a scholar whose research focuses on political sociology and who has demonstrated the ability to teach courses in this area. 

The position will be located primarily at Fordham College’s Lincoln Center campus (in Manhattan) with the possibility of future service and teaching at the Rose Hill campus (in the Bronx) or in interdisciplinary programs.  

Department Overview: https://www.fordham.edu/academics/departments/sociology-and-anthropology/

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level and an active program of research and publication are required. 

Applications should be submitted online via Interfolio and include a cover letter, CV, a writing sample (no more than 35 pages), peer and student teaching evaluations, if available, sample syllabi, and the names and contact information for three references. Applications received by October 15, 2026, will receive full consideration. 

Please direct inquiries to Professor Christopher Rhomberg (rhomberg@fordham.edu).

Preferences will be given to candidates with strengths in political economy and a focus on the United States in a global context. The ability to teach quantitative methods at the undergraduate level may also be considered.

The department is especially interested in qualified candidates who are committed to cultural and intellectual diversity and will actively contribute to our efforts toward advancing equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and service. 

Application Instructions

All application materials must be submitted electronically through Interfolio at this link:https://apply.interfolio.com/192017. Please review the position announcement carefully, including the required qualifications, application materials, and submission deadline.

Applicants should upload all materials identified below.

• Cover letter or letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Writing samples or selected publications
• Sample syllabi
• Teaching evaluations
• Confidential recommendations (3)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Effective October 24, 2025, the University will not approve or move forward with any new faculty hires that require the filing of an H-1B petition who are foreign nationals residing outside the U.S.  For all other aspects, we will continue to follow Fordham’s policy on Appointment of Nonimmigrant Faculty.