Assistant Professor of Sociology Tenure Track (Start Fall 2025)

GRINNELL COLLEGE. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in race and ethnicity, racisms and racial formations beginning Fall 2025. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Research and teaching interests might include, but are not limited to: comparative racisms, racial formations and projects, race, ethnicity, identity and community, race and structure. 

Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with a strong tradition of social responsibility. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by September 30, 2024. Please visit our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu to find more details about the job and submit applications online. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), a teaching statement of 2 pages or less, a research statement of 2 pages or less , and provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Karla Erickson, at SociologySearch@grinnell.edu or 641-269-4041. 

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class. 

An offer for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.