Assistant Professor of Practice, Sociology
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About The Position
The School of Sociology at the University of Arizona invites applications for a career-track Assistant Professor of Practice position to teach and provide administrative leadership in our various undergraduate degree programs beginning August 2025. The School of Sociology offers degrees in Sociology, as well as Care, Health, & Society (CHS), and Criminology that provide undergraduate students at the University of Arizona with unique education, training, and applied experiences. The primary responsibilities of this academic year (9 month) career-track Assistant Professor of Practice position include: teaching introductory courses in our Sociology program such as Introduction to Sociology and Sociological Theory; teaching and developing courses in one or more substantive areas such as Health, Criminology, or Inequality; providing administrative leadership and bringing innovative energy to the Sociology program; promoting student success; and providing and expanding opportunities for professional training that will help students prepare for careers. The School of Sociology supports Inclusive Excellence. Many students in our degree programs are first-generation college students, and many come from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. The University of Arizona (UA) was the first four-year public university in Arizona recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As a land-grant HSI, the University is committed to responsibly meeting the educational needs of the vibrant and increasingly diverse communities of Arizona. This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.
