The Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences at the University of South Florida seeks candidates who specialize in global and/or comparative sociology to fill a nine-month, full-time, tenure-earning position as Assistant Professor to begin August 7, 2025. This position aligns with our department’s strategic focus on global and transnational processes including citizenship, conflict, migration/immigration, place, politics, power, social movements, and human security. A variety of epistemological and methodological approaches will be considered.
Qualified individuals with diverse experience and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Sociology from an accredited institution is required. Applications from individuals who are ABD accepted, but the degree must be conferred by appointment start date. Must meet university criteria for the rank of Assistant Professor.
Preferred Qualifications: Research and teaching records in global and/or comparative sociology; demonstrated ability to work and collaborate across sub-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary areas; evidence of success in publication and teaching; and potential for funding.
Information for applicants: Teaching load for research productive tenured faculty in our doctoral granting department is typically 2/2, and we provide a one course per year reduction during the first three-years of the tenure-earning period. Our department is a multi-campus, multi-program unit with Tampa being the home campus for this position. Salary is negotiable.
To apply, please visit http://employment.usf.edu and upload a single pdf containing the following materials in this order: 1. a cover letter (addressed to, Dr. David Jacobson, Search Committee Chair); 2. a CV, including the names and contact information for three references; 3. a statement of research achievements and agenda; 4. a teaching portfolio, including teaching philosophy and experience with or commitment to teaching diverse student populations; 5. a writing sample; and 6. for ABDs, a letter from the dissertation advisor stating that the degree will be conferred by August 7, 2025.
Review of complete applications will begin promptly on October 28 and continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.