Open Rank Professor in Sexualities

The Sociology Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a position in the area of sexualities, beginning July 1, 2025. The ideal candidate will have an active research agenda that primarily engages in the sociological study of sexualities (topical specializations and methodologies are open), an exceptional publication record demonstrated through peer reviewed journal articles and/or books, and demonstrated excellence in teaching, student mentorship, and professional and public service. UCSB's Sociology Department is ranked among the top 3 nationwide in the sociological subfield of sex and gender. Our departmental strength in sexualities contributes greatly to this ranking. Within the department, sexualities is a core area that intersects deeply and broadly with all the other core and thematic areas of research and teaching. We seek to hire a scholar whose expertise in sociology of sexualities can add to the department's core strength, which lies in the rich theoretical, analytical, and methodological diversity of the faculty.

Successful candidates will also contribute to departmental leadership and to teaching and mentoring excellence to serve our graduate program and our large and highly diverse undergraduate major.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.