The Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences at the University of South Florida seeks candidates who specialize in global and/or comparative sociology to fill a nine-month, full-time, tenure-earning position as Assistant Professor to begin August 7, 2025. This position aligns with our department’s strategic focus on global and transnational processes including citizenship, conflict, migration/immigration, place, politics, power, social movements, and human security. A variety of epistemological and methodological approaches will be considered.
Qualified individuals with diverse experience and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Sociology from an accredited institution is required. Applications from individuals who are ABD accepted, but the degree must be conferred by appointment start date. Must meet university criteria for the rank of Assistant Professor.
Preferred Qualifications: Research and teaching records in global and/or comparative sociology; demonstrated ability to work and collaborate across sub-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary areas; evidence of success in publication and teaching; and potential for funding.
Information for applicants: Teaching load for research productive tenured faculty in our doctoral granting department is typically 2/2, and we provide a one course per year reduction during the first three-years of the tenure-earning period. Our department is a multi-campus, multi-program unit with Tampa being the home campus for this position. Salary is negotiable.
To apply, please visit http://employment.usf.edu and upload a single pdf containing the following materials in this order: 1. a cover letter (addressed to, Dr. David Jacobson, Search Committee Chair); 2. a CV, including the names and contact information for three references; 3. a statement of research achievements and agenda; 4. a teaching portfolio, including teaching philosophy and experience with or commitment to teaching diverse student populations; 5. a writing sample; and 6. for ABDs, a letter from the dissertation advisor stating that the degree will be conferred by August 7, 2025.
Review of complete applications will begin promptly on October 28 and continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries. For four consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities, including USF’s highest ranking ever in 2023 (No. 42). In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. Through hundreds of millions of dollars in research activity each year and as one of top universities in the world for securing new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. For disability accommodations, contact Fransheska Andaluz at fandaluz@usf.edu, a minimum of five working days in advance.
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