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Position Summary:

The Department of Sociology at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Sociology. We are seeking a candidate whose research and teaching focus is in one or more of the following areas: 1) Health & Well-being, 2) Family and Life-course studies, AND/OR 3) Community and Urban Sociology. We especially welcome applicants from candidates with a community-engaged research agenda and candidates who engage in quantitative and/or mixed research methodologies. We are looking for dynamic and engaged teacher-scholars whose teaching and research align with student interests and potential areas of growth for our department.

The successful candidate will balance high-quality scholarship with excellence in teaching and service. Faculty typically teach a 3-2 course schedule, teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in the department's Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree programs. The hired candidate will teach on our Boca Raton campus.

Faculty are expected to conduct research and teach courses in the areas of their specialization, but will also have the opportunity to work on interdisciplinary teams to advance a distinctive scholarly agenda. There are also opportunities to mentor graduate students in the home department, in our college-wide interdisciplinary PhD program, and in other graduate and undergraduate programs within the College. Collaborative multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary extramural grant opportunities will be encouraged with internal seed grants, robust institutional grant-writing support, and post-award administrative assistance.

The Sociology Department at FAU is committed to creating a supportive environment and educational experience. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

Further information about the Department can be found at:

www.fau.edu/sociology 

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate administrator of a State university.
• Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.
• Responsible for academic advising and related activities.
• May represent the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or Statewide committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Sociology by the time of appointment; demonstrated excellence in teaching; a record of successful research; demonstrated commitment to support all students.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

College of Arts and Letters/Sociology

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2025-12-01

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following: (1) letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) names and contact information for three references, (4) teaching portfolio and/or statement of teaching philosophy, and (5) publications and/or sample chapters of dissertation.

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711