Associate/Full Professor of Sociology

Position Summary: The Department of Sociology and Criminology in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenured Associate/Full Professor of Sociology to start in August 2025. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment.
At minimum, the person hired must have: (1) a Ph.D. in Sociology from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial hire, (2) a strong record of scholarly productivity and active research agenda in sociology, (3) a strong record of developing and teaching Sociology courses, and (4) evidence of fostering a scholarly environment for all through teaching, mentoring, research, outreach, and / or service. We prefer candidates with demonstrated experience teaching Sociological Theory at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, along with a proven track record as an intersectional scholar who examines interlocking forms of oppression, such as race, racism, ethnicity, gender, social class, and sexuality, within their areas of research. We also prefer experience in interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and cross-campus collaborations and a proven track-record of effective teaching and mentoring across various modalities at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, a history of securing extramural funding to support research activities is highly desirable.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
About the Department
The Department is a dynamic, productive, collegial, and student success-oriented unit in Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. The Department offers undergraduate degrees in Sociology and Criminology, and an M.A. in Sociology, and affiliation with three research units: the Center for Social Research, Community and Family Institute, and the Terrorism Research Center. The Department participates in African and African American Studies, Asian Studies, Latin American & Latino Studies, and other interdisciplinary area studies programs. The department contributes to the larger university strategic mission outlined in detail in the Chancellor’s guiding priorities (https://chancellor.uark.edu/150-forward/index.php). For more information about the department, please visit https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/sociology/.
Duties will include:
• 40% Teaching
• 40% Research
• 20% Service
Minimum Qualifications:
With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate
• A Ph.D. in Sociology from an accredited institution of higher education.
• A strong record of scholarly productivity and an active research agenda in Sociology.
• A strong record of developing and teaching Sociology courses.
• Evidence of fostering a scholarly environment for all through teaching, mentoring, research, outreach, and / or service.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated evidence teaching courses in Sociological Theory at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Demonstrated experience as intersectional scholar who examines interlocking forms of oppression (e.g., race, racism, ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality, etc.) in their substantive areas.
• Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and/or cross-campus collaborations.
• Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring across modalities at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• A record of securing extramural funding to support research activities
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by October 20, 2024, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Michael Nino, at mnino@uark.edu.
For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Associate-Full-Professor-of-Sociology_R0062489?locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249.
Applicants must submit
• a curriculum vitae,
• a cover letter/letter of application,
• a research statement (no more than 2 pages), and
• a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
The University of Arkansas: Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse
culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
Fulbright College: The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most academically diverse unit on campus with 3 schools, 16 departments, and 43 academic programs and research centers. The University of Arkansas is committed to providing an educational and work environment in which thought, creativity, and growth are stimulated, and in which individuals are free to realize their full potential. The Fulbright College promotes these ideals and welcomes applicants who foster an inclusive environment through an open exchange of voices and ideas from populations of diverse backgrounds.
The Community: Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, and is known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country’s finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation’s best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus. For more information, visit: https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/ and https://diversitynwa.com/.
Culture in Northwest Arkansas About Fayetteville About University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/EOE institution committed to achieving diversity in its faculty and staff. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially individuals who contribute to diversity of our campus community. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.