tenure-stream assistant professor position in sociology to begin the fall semester of 2025. We
seek a sociologist of race and ethnicity with an active and innovative research agenda who will
expand the existing strengths of the department. We are particularly interested in scholars
whose research and teaching incorporates the sociology of politics, media, or
criminology/deviance, as well as those with the ability to teach quantitative methods.
We welcome candidates who will contribute to one or more of the required courses in our
sociology curriculum, and develop elective courses in their area of specialization. The successful
candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the university’s many interdisciplinary
programs. They also will be expected to join the Colgate faculty in contributing to the Liberal
Arts Core Curriculum.
We invite applicants to submit a cover letter (1-2 pages), a C.V., and the names and email
addresses of three references willing to write letters on your behalf (ideally, at least one letter
addressing your teaching promise). The cover letter should specify how your teaching and
research interests intersect with the position. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of
diverse perspectives and identities; the cover letter should also describe your ability to work
effectively with students across a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Applications must be submitted through Interfolio. Our review of applications will begin
September 27, 2024. Completion of Ph.D. in Sociology is required prior to, or shortly after, the
date of hire.
Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university of 3200 students situated in central New York
state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further
information about the Department of Sociology and Anthropology is available here. The salary
range for the position is $92,300 to $96,300. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find
postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher
education in upstate New York at: https://upstate-ny.hercjobs.org/.
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national
origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, being or having been a victim of domestic violence or stalking,
familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented
groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1.
crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or
controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and
accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report
also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies
concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the
report from the Clery Compliance web page here. Printed copies of this report may be obtained
upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.