Inside Higher Ed
Tenure-Track, Sociology (Open Rank)
Inside Higher Ed, Naperville, Illinois, United States, 60564
Overview
Tenure-Track, Sociology (Open Rank) position in the Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology at North Central College. Start date: Fall 2026. The department emphasizes experiential and engaged learning and is on-campus. The contract is 9.5 months with a teaching load of 20 credits per academic year (typically five 4-credit courses over two semesters). Responsibilities
Instruct a range of undergraduate courses in the sociology curriculum, including sociological theory. Assess students’ work and provide detailed feedback to improve content knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills. Mentor undergraduate students through one-on-one and group interactions, including independent study, thesis, and internship opportunities. Engage students in research where possible. Create inclusive spaces in and outside the classroom. Develop opportunities for community-engaged learning. Leverage experience and content knowledge to develop and review curricula for the sociology major and minor. Contribute to continual program improvement through annual evaluation of program outcomes and objectives. Prepare departmental reports as requested. Attend conferences and workshops as necessary to remain active in the field(s); engage with campus resources and professional organizations to develop teaching, pedagogical, and mentoring skills; complete campus-wide training as required. Pursue current and new research activities in the field(s), including new research projects, writing/dissemination of current and future research, and presentation at conferences or other venues. Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as necessary, including department and college meetings and participation in committees, task forces, etc. Basic Qualifications
Ph.D. in Sociology by August 2026. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and research. Preferred Qualifications
Teaching proficiencies in social inequality or qualitative methods. Research that includes undergraduate students. Record of fostering an environment that stimulates intellectual growth and engagement. Experience designing and teaching innovative courses that add to current departmental offerings. Salary Range
Assistant Professor: $62,000 – $67,000 Associate Professor: $72,000 – $78,000 Professor: $83,000 – $88,000 About North Central College (NCC)
Founded in 1861, NCC is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution with about 3,000 students, located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. The college is in a period of growth with notable facilities development. NCC values diversity, equity and inclusion and encourages candidates who would enrich the campus community to apply. Application Window
Open date: September 9, 2025 Initial review date: October 6, 2025 Final date: November 17, 2025 Apply by initial review date to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after the review date will be considered if the position is not yet filled. How to Apply / Contact
For more information, please visit: https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/academic-affairs/prospective-and-incoming-faculty Interested candidates should complete and submit an online application with all required documentation at: https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/15010 For further information, contact Raleigh Blasdell, Chair, Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology, at rblasdell@noctrl.edu. Employment Conditions
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process. Open Until Filled
Yes EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resources. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional Information
The budgeted salary range is as follows: Assistant: $62,000 – $67,000; Associate: $72,000 – $78,000; Professor: $83,000 – $88,000.
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Tenure-Track, Sociology (Open Rank) position in the Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology at North Central College. Start date: Fall 2026. The department emphasizes experiential and engaged learning and is on-campus. The contract is 9.5 months with a teaching load of 20 credits per academic year (typically five 4-credit courses over two semesters). Responsibilities
Instruct a range of undergraduate courses in the sociology curriculum, including sociological theory. Assess students’ work and provide detailed feedback to improve content knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills. Mentor undergraduate students through one-on-one and group interactions, including independent study, thesis, and internship opportunities. Engage students in research where possible. Create inclusive spaces in and outside the classroom. Develop opportunities for community-engaged learning. Leverage experience and content knowledge to develop and review curricula for the sociology major and minor. Contribute to continual program improvement through annual evaluation of program outcomes and objectives. Prepare departmental reports as requested. Attend conferences and workshops as necessary to remain active in the field(s); engage with campus resources and professional organizations to develop teaching, pedagogical, and mentoring skills; complete campus-wide training as required. Pursue current and new research activities in the field(s), including new research projects, writing/dissemination of current and future research, and presentation at conferences or other venues. Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as necessary, including department and college meetings and participation in committees, task forces, etc. Basic Qualifications
Ph.D. in Sociology by August 2026. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and research. Preferred Qualifications
Teaching proficiencies in social inequality or qualitative methods. Research that includes undergraduate students. Record of fostering an environment that stimulates intellectual growth and engagement. Experience designing and teaching innovative courses that add to current departmental offerings. Salary Range
Assistant Professor: $62,000 – $67,000 Associate Professor: $72,000 – $78,000 Professor: $83,000 – $88,000 About North Central College (NCC)
Founded in 1861, NCC is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution with about 3,000 students, located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. The college is in a period of growth with notable facilities development. NCC values diversity, equity and inclusion and encourages candidates who would enrich the campus community to apply. Application Window
Open date: September 9, 2025 Initial review date: October 6, 2025 Final date: November 17, 2025 Apply by initial review date to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after the review date will be considered if the position is not yet filled. How to Apply / Contact
For more information, please visit: https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/academic-affairs/prospective-and-incoming-faculty Interested candidates should complete and submit an online application with all required documentation at: https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/15010 For further information, contact Raleigh Blasdell, Chair, Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology, at rblasdell@noctrl.edu. Employment Conditions
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process. Open Until Filled
Yes EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resources. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional Information
The budgeted salary range is as follows: Assistant: $62,000 – $67,000; Associate: $72,000 – $78,000; Professor: $83,000 – $88,000.
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