Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Sociology (Tenure-Track)

Worcester State University's Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor whose primary specialisation is Medical Sociology and/or Immigration/Migration Studies, with an anticipated start of September 1, 2027. The successful candidate teaches Medical Sociology, a course serving core requirements for Sociology, Public Health and Nursing, along with consistently high-enrolment courses in Contemporary Immigrant Experiences and Contemporary Social Problems, and must be able to rotate into core departmental requirements including Research Methods and Social Statistics while offering advanced, data-driven electives. The department is seeking a scholar with strong quantitative expertise to balance its methodological offerings, and expects the appointee to teach Introductory Sociology regularly, contribute to the Social Inequalities concentration, and support the department's mission of social justice and public sociology. A PhD in the discipline is required by September 1, 2027, along with evidence of effective undergraduate teaching or strong potential for teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment and a commitment to teaching, scholarship, advising and service. The position is full-time, benefited and exempt; salary is commensurate with experience and discipline, with a minimum established by Appendix O of the MSCA contract, and the benefits package includes health insurance options, pension and supplemental retirement plans, and tuition remission for self, spouse and dependent children. Initial screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applicants apply online through worcester.edu/careers with a CV, letter of interest, statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for three references; proof of degree is required.

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