Assistant/Associate Professor of Sociology / Tenure Track

Assistant/Associate Professor of Sociology / Tenure Track

Campus Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Sociology
State Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor
Department: Sociology, Hispanic Studies, Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies
Job Code: HA3200
FLSA Status: Exempt
Funding: 7115-0100
Bargaining Unit: MSCA
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Tenure Track
Timeframe: Academic Year
Shift: Regular Academic Class Schedule
Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
Supervision Received: Reports directly to the chair of the Sociology, Hispanic Studies, Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies Department
Supervision Exercised: None
Salary: $66,000 to $85,000 Annually (salary commensurate with education and experience)

General Statement of Duties:
The Department of Sociology, Hispanic Studies, Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies at Westfield State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Sociology at the Assistant/Associate Professor level beginning Fall 2025. The Department seeks an energetic educator with a commitment to teaching and learning, rooted in a broad­ based liberal arts education and the social science tradition of critical inquiry.

Westfield State University is proud to be a teaching university, where faculty are encouraged to develop innovative pedagogy for the classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but not limited to:

• Teaching load is 24 credits each year, typically 12 credits each semester.
• Provide excellence in teaching across different modalities including face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes.
• Development and teaching of undergraduate courses.
• Expected to engage in scholarly activity, which can take many different forms.
• Provide academic advising and other support to students; opportunities to advise student research are available and encouraged.
• Expected to offer service to the department, university, and community.

Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching
• Expertise in race and ethnic relations
• Experience in statistics and advanced research
• Ph.D. in Sociology or related discipline

Additional Information:
Salary:

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage.

Employee Benefits:

Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.

• Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.
• Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
• Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
• Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
• Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage.

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.


To apply, visit http://westfield.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=183647 jeid-cb42c671fab5b14c92e9c38d5cdd8619