Assistant Professor of Sociology

Position Type Tenure-track School/Area School of Humanities and Social Sciences Department Sociology and Anthropology Position Description The College of Charleston Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning on August 16, 2027. Successful candidates will have earned a Ph.D. in Sociology, or closely related applied field, by the time of the appointment. We seek a broadly trained sociologist with specialization – and ability to teach courses – in the sociology of mental health, child and family welfare, or social work. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching within an undergraduate institution and will be expected to teach a combination of courses in their area of specialization as well as introductory sociology courses and core sociology courses.

Candidates should demonstrate evidence of ongoing scholarship. The College of Charleston , located in Charleston, SC, is a public institution of 11,000 students with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology consists of 17 faculty (7 Anthropologists and 10 Sociologists) and has approximately 190 undergraduate majors ( SOCY 125, ANTH 65). Applicants may learn more about the department at https://charleston.edu/sociology-anthropology/index.php.

Apply online at JOBS . COFC . EDU . Only electronic applications submitted via this website will be considered.

Please include the following materials with your online application: Cover letter CV Unofficial graduate transcripts One sample manuscript One sample syllabus (load to “other documents”) Contact information for three references, who will be contacted at the virtual interview stage of the selection process Review of applications will begin on Monday, December 7, 2026. Position open until filled. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Heath Hoffmann at [email protected]. Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Date 10/20/2026 Closing Date 12/07/2026 Open Until Filled?

Yes Posting Number F2026018P EEO Statement The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit https://charleston.edu/equal-opportunity-programs/index.php . Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18631 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter / Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Unofficial Graduate Transcripts Sample Publication 1 Other Document Optional Documents Email: [email protected] General Information: 843.953.5512 Mailing Address: 66 George St.

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