Assistant Professor of Sociology

University of La Verne

Assistant Professor of Sociology

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of La Verne invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sociology with specialty in teaching or researching inequality among underrepresented groups. Candidates would be expected to teach courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Research Methods, Quantitative Methods, Gender Inequality, Race and Ethnicity, and Social Class and Inequality, in addition to special topics in their area of expertise. In addition, candidates are expected to engage in research and provide departmental service, including advising majors and minors. We welcome candidates from underrepresented groups in college faculties.

Specific Duties:

Teach courses on a 3-3 course load in the department using strategies that support the success of students from diverse populations.Teach courses both in person and online.Maintain an active research agenda in the candidate's area of expertise that engages undergraduate students.Mentor and advise students in the major and minor.Participate in service to the department, the college, and the university.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in sociology from an accredited institution at the time of appointment (July 1, 2025) and have prior teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Consistent with the mission of the university and the department, the ideal candidate for this position should be a teacher-scholar who is a good departmental citizen and demonstrates a commitment to the principles of diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Candidates should demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and a commitment to working with diverse populations, including first generation and Latinx students.

Location: La Verne Main Campus

Special Instructions:

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/5635138

Institutional Profile

Located in Southern California, the University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of students, preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to lifelong learning across the liberal arts and professional programs. The academic units of the not-for-profit university include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, and the College of Law. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, including degree programs tailored for working adults. The university's central campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in the historic Old Town section of La Verne, a city with a population of approximately 35,000 at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The university also has eight regional campuses throughout California and the College of Law campus in Ontario, California. The university is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Institution with moderate research activity. Core values are reflected throughout all curricular and co-curricular programs, its emphasis on close professor-student interaction, personal support of its students, and its diversity.

The University of La Verne prides itself in being reflective of the diversity of Southern California. Approximately 80 percent of its nearly 8,500 students come from diverse backgrounds and the U.S. Department of Education has designated the university as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With 80,000 alumni, the university fulfills a critical community function in educating students from underserved populations, many of whom are the first generation in their family to attend college.

The University of La Verne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employment or employees on any basis prohibited by state and federal law. University of La Verne hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and is consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, medical condition a or sexual orientation

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