Assistant Professor of Sociology

As part of a strategic investment for a transformative expansion of the faculty of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University is poised for significant growth in the coming years. We invite applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Sociology to join the faculty in the fall of 2025. We anticipate appointing up to three assistant professors through this search. Candidates with appropriate qualifications are encouraged to apply both to this position and our other search (Assistant Professor of Sociology: Race or Ethnicity).

Qualifications
Successful candidates will have a record of excellent empirical research in any field(s) of sociology and will join a growing, vibrant Department of Sociology within a School and University that foster a wide range of interdisciplinary conversations and collaborations. Applicants should have a record of published scholarship in sociology and expect to have earned their Ph.D. prior to the effective date.

Application Instructions
Interested applicants should apply online (Interfolio) and submit a cover letter, research statement, a curriculum vitae, and a writing sample. Applicants should submit three letters of recommendation (go to “Other Documents” and then to “Request A Recommendation).

Questions may be directed to the Recruitment Committee Chair, Dr. Monica Prasad (mprasad@jhu.edu). Applications received after September 3, 2024, cannot be guaranteed consideration. Johns Hopkins is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body.

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other underrepresented group members. Consistent with the university’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.