Assistant Professor of Sociology
Company: University of La Verne
Location: La Verne
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a Ph.D. in
sociology from an accredited institution at the time of appointment
(July 1, 2024) 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.
Keywords: University of La Verne, Downey , Assistant Professor of Sociology, Education / Teaching , La Verne, California
