ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY

About Occidental College

Founded in 1887, Occidental is a nationally recognized, private college of the liberal arts and sciences, dedicated to providing a gifted and diverse group of students with a total educational experience of the highest quality -- one that prepares them for leadership in an increasingly complex, interdependent and pluralistic world.

What makes Occidental special? An intellectually rigorous academic environment. Small classroom settings where students collaborate with professors and their peers while pursuing or discovering their passion. A beautiful residential campus that offers students hands-on engagement with the cultural and intellectual resources of Los Angeles. A community open to stimulating conversation and divergent points of view. Some 2,100 students from 46 states and 28 countries choose from 41 majors and minors and participate in one the country’s top undergraduate research programs. Oxy students routinely win top awards and fellowships; its first Rhodes Scholar was named in 1907. Dedicated to excellence and equity, Occidental also is one of the country’s most economically diverse campuses, according to the New York Times. Some 71 percent of Oxy students receive some form of financial aid; 20 percent are Pell Grant recipients; and 19 percent are the first in their family to attend college




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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY
Tenure-Track


Department of Sociology



POSITION SUMMARY


The Department of Sociology at Occidental College invites applications for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor
of Medical Sociology with appointment to begin Fall of 2025.

In addition to classes central to the subfield of Medical Sociology, the faculty member will be expected to
teach a class on quantitative methods on a yearly (or biyearly) basis, as well as teach in the College’s First Year
Seminar program on an as-needed basis. In addition to teaching five classes per year, tenure track faculty are
expected to advise students, carry out research, and provide departmental and college-wide service. The
faculty member will also be responsible for producing scholarship commensurate with the requirements for
tenure and promotion. Occidental College is committed to academic excellence in a diverse community and
strongly encourages applications from candidates committed to the College’s mission of equity, excellence,
community, and service.

QUALIFICATIONS





Required Qualifications

• Applicants should have training and expertise in Medical Sociology and should hold a PhD in Sociology
at the time of appointment.

• A strong record of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the level of appointment

• Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching.

• Demonstrated potential for an active research agenda.

• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from minoritized and marginalized
social groups.

• Demonstrated commitment to the four cornerstones of the mission of the College: excellence, equity,
community, and service

SALARY RANGE


EXPECTED SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $92,000

If you are offered this position at Occidental College, your final base salary compensation will be determined
based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and/or geographic location. In addition to those factors,

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Occidental complies with applicable pay equity laws and considers internal equity among current employees
when developing the final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the base salary range
for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued
salary growth.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS


Application Submission Materials


• Cover Letter in which you describe the education, experience, and/or skills you possess that are
relevant to the required qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae

• Research Statement

• Teaching Philosophy Statement

• Writing Sample (1 publication or 1 chapter from the dissertation).

• Commitment to Inclusive Excellence Statement:
o This statement provides your unique perspective on your past and present contributions to and

future aspirations for promoting justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity in your professional
career. This should include your demonstrated commitment to, past evidence of, and future
plans for creating equitable opportunities for learning and mentoring especially for students
from marginalized and minoritized groups. You may also speak to how your research and/or
service promotes justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity. The purpose of this statement is to
help the department identify candidates who have professional experience, intellectual
commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help the College contribute
to its mission in these areas.

• List of three references with relevant contact information
o If you advance to the finalist phase, you will be asked to have each of your three references

submit a letter of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to submit should
you move forward to this phase of the search. Do not submit these letters with your initial
application.

Please direct all questions about the position to: dtrevizo@oxy.edu.

Application Deadline

To be assured full consideration, your application materials must be received by October 11, 2024. You will
upload your application materials to Interfolio, http://apply.interfolio.com/150800.

Upon receipt of a complete application package, you will receive a preliminary questionnaire. Please complete
this questionnaire by October 14 to move forward in the search process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION





Occidental is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or
applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status,

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physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Occidental is strongly committed
to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and to fostering an inclusive, equitable,
and just environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can
contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify
their strengths and experiences in this area. Individuals advancing the College’s strategic equity and justice goals
and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and
longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Moving expense reimbursement (up to $5000,
taxable according to current IRS regulations), start-up funds, and a one-course reduction of teaching load in the
first year are provided. A comprehensive benefits package is available that includes: excellent health, dental,
life, and retirement benefits; tuition benefits for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and dependents;
additional extras including use of gym facilities and the College Library. For a detailed description of benefits,
please visit https://www.oxy.edu/offices-services/human-resources/benefits-information.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner
consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance
Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Occidental College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with
qualifying disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the
application or employment process, please contact Human Resources (hr@oxy.edu).