Assistant Professor, Sociology

Western Kentucky University’s (WKU) Department of Sociology & Criminology invites applications for an Assistant Professor position. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 15, 2022. Review of applications will begin on Jan 21st, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Sociology or Rural Sociology completed by the time of appointment. The primary expectation for the position is the delivery of high-quality instruction of elective and core requirements supporting the undergraduate programs in Sociology, Diversity & Community Studies, and Citizenship & Social Justice. Primary area of specialization is systemic social inequalities with the ability to offer courses Systems of Social Inequality, Social Justice, Global Social Problems, and Public Problem Solving. Further, a capacity to engage in Public Sociology is highly desirable. Familiarity and experience, teaching web courses is desirable and a willingness to teach online courses is required. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and an ongoing record of scholarly research are required, and involvement in service activities is an expectation of the position once selected.

The Department of Sociology & Criminology offers Bachelor's degrees in Sociology, Criminology, and Diversity and Community Studies. The department currently has over 450 undergraduate majors matriculating through its programs. Specifically, 41% of students pursuing our majors are first-generation college students and 28% are underrepresented minorities with 15% who are both. Our faculty are dedicated to improving the quality of life for students of multicultural backgrounds and, through a welcoming and supportive environment, helping them excel academically and socially. For more information on our department and our programs, please visit our website at www.wku.edu/sociology-criminology.