Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology at Colby College is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting September 1, 2025. Colby is a highly selective liberal arts college in a spectacular setting with a rich sociological history: it was here that Albion Small taught some of the first sociology courses in the country.

We are searching for an early career scholar who aims to make an impact through high-profile research, excellence in teaching, and meaningful student engagement. Areas of specialization are open, although we particularly welcome applications from candidates able to offer courses in the sociology of race and ethnicity. The ideal candidate will have a publication track record, ample experience with teaching—including course design—and a record of success advising and mentoring individuals from groups under-represented in higher education. 

Review of completed applications will begin on October 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. A complete application must include: a curriculum vitae; letter of application that outlines the candidate’s research, teaching philosophy, and teaching experience and that demonstrates commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching; representative samples of scholarship; and three confidential letters of recommendation.

Materials must be submitted electronically to: http://apply.interfolio.com/149849. Candidates may be A.B.D., but Ph.D.s must be in hand prior to September 1, 2025.

Questions about this search should be directed to: sociologysearch@colby.edu