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Assistant Professor (Sociology)
The Department of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMB) invites qualified persons to apply for a tenure-track assistant professor position to join our faculty beginning September 1, 2026.
Key Qualifications
Demonstrated research and teaching strengths in the sociology of gender/sexualities
Preference for teaching Queer Theory/Methods
Ability to teach a first-year sociology course requiring qualitative methods
Emerging or established research program with potential to generate external funding
Strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and expanding diversity initiatives on campus
Responsibilities
Teach courses across the undergraduate and graduate programs, with a normal teaching load of 2‑2 per academic year
Conduct and publish research in the sociology of gender/sexualities
Mentor students and contribute to departmental service
Engage in diversity initiatives and support the university’s commitment to public service
Application Instructions Applications are being reviewed beginning October 1, 2025.
Submit a brief cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and teaching statement via the following link:
https://employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us/listing/
A doctoral degree in Sociology or a closely related discipline is required no later than August 31, 2026.
Salary and Benefits Salary range: $80,000 – $89,950.
Final compensation will be determined by the university based on all relevant factors.
Additional benefits are provided in accordance with university policy.
Disability Accommodations Persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
Contact
HR@umb.edu
or 617‑287‑5150.
Equal Opportunity Statement UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
We are the third most diverse university in the country, with more than 60 % of our undergraduate students coming from minoritized communities and groups, and more than half of our students being first‑generation college attendees.
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Key Qualifications
Demonstrated research and teaching strengths in the sociology of gender/sexualities
Preference for teaching Queer Theory/Methods
Ability to teach a first-year sociology course requiring qualitative methods
Emerging or established research program with potential to generate external funding
Strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and expanding diversity initiatives on campus
Responsibilities
Teach courses across the undergraduate and graduate programs, with a normal teaching load of 2‑2 per academic year
Conduct and publish research in the sociology of gender/sexualities
Mentor students and contribute to departmental service
Engage in diversity initiatives and support the university’s commitment to public service
Application Instructions Applications are being reviewed beginning October 1, 2025.
Submit a brief cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and teaching statement via the following link:
https://employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us/listing/
A doctoral degree in Sociology or a closely related discipline is required no later than August 31, 2026.
Salary and Benefits Salary range: $80,000 – $89,950.
Final compensation will be determined by the university based on all relevant factors.
Additional benefits are provided in accordance with university policy.
Disability Accommodations Persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
Contact
HR@umb.edu
or 617‑287‑5150.
Equal Opportunity Statement UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
We are the third most diverse university in the country, with more than 60 % of our undergraduate students coming from minoritized communities and groups, and more than half of our students being first‑generation college attendees.
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