Assistant/Associate Professor of Sociology

The McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University invites applications for a tenure- line assistant or associate professor in Sociology to begin Fall 2025. The McCourt School is a rapidly growing policy school at the heart of Washington DC, which includes a diverse mix of scholars from economics, political science, sociology, public administration and other domains. We seek scholars working on policy-relevant topics with demonstrated excellence (or for early career scholars, a high potential for excellence) in research and teaching.

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or other categories protected by law. The projected salary range for this position is $93,591 - $103,990 (Assistant Professor) or $124,296 - $144,813 (Associate Professor), which represents the full range of anticipated compensation for this position. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

Qualifications

Candidates are expected to have the following:

• A research agenda that demonstrates strong interests in public policy

• Expertise in sociology or a related field

• Have completed or expect to complete a Ph.D. in sociology or a related field such as demography by August 1, 2025

Application Instructions

Materials should be submitted online to Interfolio at the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/153467. We will begin reviewing applications on October 1st, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please note that junior candidates (candidates without tenure) are asked to submit letters of reference while senior candidates are asked to submit names that may be contacted later in the process. 

Application Materials Required:

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Research Statement

• Teaching Statement

• Three Reference Letters/List of References

• Writing Sample