Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor (Open Rank)

The Department of Sociology at Columbia University invites applications for an open rank position to begin July 1, 2025. This position is conditional pending budgetary approval.

The Department is seeking scholars with an innovative research program and a commitment to outstanding teaching. Field of specialization is open. Ph.D. required at the time of appointment. The appointment may be at the level of assistant professor, associate professor, associate professor with tenure, or professor with tenure. The successful candidate will be expected to sustain an active research and publication agenda and to teach in undergraduate and graduate programs. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Review of applications will begin September 16.

Qualifications

PhD

Our criteria involve, but are not limited to, scholarly promise and achievement, teaching, potential, and appropriateness to our particular needs and current capabilities. 

Application Instructions

All applications must be made through Columbia University’s online Academic Search and Recruitment System (ASR) at  http://apply.interfolio.com/150431. Applicants should submit a CV, a cover letter, two writing samples, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and the names of up to 3 people who could provide a reference (no letters of recommendation are required with the initial application). Applicants should indicate in their CV or cover letter whether they are currently tenured. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Review of applications will begin September 16.

For more information about the ASR application process please contact sociology@columbia.edu.