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Assistant Professor Position in Sociology: Open Research Specialty, Quantitative Methods

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Professor
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at the time of appointment. See https://ap.ucsb.edu/compensation.and.benefits/ucsb.salary.scales/1.pdf for the salary ranges. Off-scale salaries and other components of pay, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. A reasonable estimate for this position is $90,000 - $130,000.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: July 1, 2025

Application Window

Open date: September 3, 2024

Most recent review date: Thursday, Oct 3, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Friday, Jun 27, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Sociology Department at the University of California – Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning July 1, 2025. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position. Annual teaching duties include four (quarter-system) courses.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

At the time of application, candidates must have completed all requirements for a PhD in sociology (or closely related social science discipline), except the dissertation.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

At the time of appointment, must have a PhD in sociology (or closely related social science discipline).

Preferred qualifications

Successful candidates will demonstrate an excellent and innovative sociological research agenda that centrally includes the application of quantitative methods. Topical research area is open. We especially welcome applications from scholars whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths, who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community, and who can help foster an inclusive learning environment. The ideal candidate will contribute teaching and mentoring excellence to enhance our graduate program in quantitative and/or computational research methods and support our large and highly diverse undergraduate major.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.

  • Writing Samples - • Two writing samples (published or in-progress research papers)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required

Reference letters will be reviewed to assess an applicant's commitment to teaching, professional and scholarly
activities, university and public service, and contributions to diversity.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02823

Help contact: cgorgita@soc.ucsb.edu

About UC Santa Barbara

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Santa Barbara, Ca