Inside Higher Ed
Tenure-Track, Sociology (Open Rank)
Inside Higher Ed, Naperville, Illinois, United States, 60564
Tenure‑Track, Sociology (Open Rank)
Position held in the
Sociology, Anthropology & Criminology
Department of the College of Arts and Sciences, North Central College, located in Naperville, IL.
Supervisor Chair, Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology
Position Summary The Department invites enthusiastic educators for a tenure‑track position to begin in Fall 2026. Applicants will be considered regardless of field of specialization. This collegial, highly collaborative department promotes experiential and engaged learning that highlights faculty expertise and scholarship. The contract is for 9.5 months and carries a teaching load of 20 credits per academic year, typically fulfilled through five 4‑credit courses spread over two semesters. This is an on‑campus position.
Responsibilities
Instruct a range of undergraduate courses in the sociology curriculum, including sociological theory.
Assess students’ work and provide detailed feedback on how to improve their content knowledge, critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, etc.
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) of study; engage with campus resources and professional organizations to further develop teaching, pedagogical, and mentoring skills; complete campus‑wide training as required by the Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources.
Pursue current and new research activities in the field(s) of study, including new research projects, writing/dissemination of current and future research, and presentation of research at conferences or other appropriate venues.
Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as necessary, including attending department and college meetings and participating in committees, task forces, and others as required.
Basic Qualifications
Completed a 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 with designing and teaching innovative courses that add to the current departmental offerings.
Salary Range
Assistant Professor: $62,000 – $67,000
Associate Professor: $72,000 – $78,000
Professor: $83,000 – $88,000
Employment Conditions Position is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.
Application Window Open date: September 9, 2025 Initial review date: October 6, 2025 Final date: November 17, 2025
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
EEO Statement North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.
Work Authorization Only candidates already authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered. North Central College is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Contact Raleigh Blasdell, Chair, Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology, rblasdell@noctrl.edu
To apply, submit an application online at https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/15010.
Additional Information Salary determination will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, training, and discipline, as well as internal equity and external market pay for comparable jobs.
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Position held in the
Sociology, Anthropology & Criminology
Department of the College of Arts and Sciences, North Central College, located in Naperville, IL.
Supervisor Chair, Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology
Position Summary The Department invites enthusiastic educators for a tenure‑track position to begin in Fall 2026. Applicants will be considered regardless of field of specialization. This collegial, highly collaborative department promotes experiential and engaged learning that highlights faculty expertise and scholarship. The contract is for 9.5 months and carries a teaching load of 20 credits per academic year, typically fulfilled through five 4‑credit courses spread over two semesters. This is an on‑campus position.
Responsibilities
Instruct a range of undergraduate courses in the sociology curriculum, including sociological theory.
Assess students’ work and provide detailed feedback on how to improve their content knowledge, critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, etc.
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) of study; engage with campus resources and professional organizations to further develop teaching, pedagogical, and mentoring skills; complete campus‑wide training as required by the Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources.
Pursue current and new research activities in the field(s) of study, including new research projects, writing/dissemination of current and future research, and presentation of research at conferences or other appropriate venues.
Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as necessary, including attending department and college meetings and participating in committees, task forces, and others as required.
Basic Qualifications
Completed a 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 with designing and teaching innovative courses that add to the current departmental offerings.
Salary Range
Assistant Professor: $62,000 – $67,000
Associate Professor: $72,000 – $78,000
Professor: $83,000 – $88,000
Employment Conditions Position is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.
Application Window Open date: September 9, 2025 Initial review date: October 6, 2025 Final date: November 17, 2025
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
EEO Statement North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.
Work Authorization Only candidates already authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered. North Central College is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Contact Raleigh Blasdell, Chair, Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology, rblasdell@noctrl.edu
To apply, submit an application online at https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/15010.
Additional Information Salary determination will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, training, and discipline, as well as internal equity and external market pay for comparable jobs.
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