The Division of Social Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Alfred University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in Sociology with a specialization in sociology of law or criminal justice. The position will start in fall 2025. 

We are seeking someone to teach standard introductory-level courses and upper-division courses on topics that will interest a broad range of students. Along with courses in their area(s) of interest, the successful candidate will regularly teach our introductory course in Sociology. We will give preference to applicants who can teach courses focusing on social justice in the criminal justice system and its responses to crime, and/or those whose work examines the intersections of public institutions, inequality, and justice, with a clear commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Candidates with a demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary programs such as Data Analytics, Women and Gender Studies, Social Justice Studies, or Africana Studies are strongly encouraged to apply. We require applicants to have a Ph.D. in sociology or combined sociology/criminology prior to appointment. 

The Division of Social Sciences, which includes political science, sociology, criminal justice and anthropology, is particularly interested in developing interdisciplinary collaborative courses, innovative technologies, and experiential learning. The successful candidate will teach three courses (four credit hours each) a semester. Additional teaching opportunities in the summer and winter breaks are available. 

Salary: $51,000-$58,000 Annually
 

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.