Assistant Professor of Sociology

Description

 

As part of a strategic investment for a transformative expansion of the faculty of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University is poised for significant growth in the coming years. We invite applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Sociology to join the faculty in the fall of 2025. We anticipate appointing up to three assistant professors through this search. Candidates with appropriate qualifications are encouraged to apply both to this position and our other search (Assistant Professor of Sociology: Race or Ethnicity).

Qualifications

 

Successful candidates will have a record of excellent empirical research in any field(s) of sociology and will join a growing, vibrant Department of Sociology within a School and University that foster a wide range of interdisciplinary conversations and collaborations. Applicants should have a record of published scholarship in sociology and expect to have earned their Ph.D. prior to the effective date.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should apply online and submit a cover letter, research statement, a curriculum vitae, and a writing sample. Applicants should submit three letters of recommendation (go to "Other Documents" and then to "Request A Recommendation).

Questions may be directed to the Recruitment Committee Chair, Dr. Monica Prasad (mprasad@jhu.edu). Applications received after September 3, 2024, cannot be guaranteed consideration. Johns Hopkins is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body.

 The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other underrepresented group members. Consistent with the university’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will be based on factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate – e.g., years in rank, training, field, discipline, other work experience, and other similar factors; geographic location; internal equity; external market conditions; and other factors as reasonably determined by the University.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting.  Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.  The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Pre-Employment Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Background Checks

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