Cornell University, Sociology

Position ID:Cornell-Sociology-APS [#19102, WDR-00027313]
Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Sociology
Position Type:Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Areas: Sociology / Computational Social Science, Economic Sociology, Immigration, Race/Ethnicity, Social Networks
Appl Deadline:2021/09/15 11:59PMhelp popup** finished (2021/08/04, finished 2022/08/20, listed until 2022/02/28)
Position Description:   URMs  

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The Department of Sociology at Cornell University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in sociology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We welcome applicants whose work supports and extends our existing strengths in the substantive areas of economic sociology, immigration, and race/ethnicity, as well as computational social science and social network analysis. Within these subfields, we seek scholars with demonstrated excellence in research and teaching who will broaden the research and teaching range of the Department as well as contribute to Cornell University’s historical commitment to diversity.

The position begins July 1, 2022. Applicants must have their Ph.D. in hand by that date. Applicants should apply online by September 15, 2021 at the latest. We encourage early applications. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, up to three writing samples, a Statement of Contribution to Diversity, a Teaching Statement (no longer than two pages), and the names of three references who can submit letters for you upon our request. We will begin to review applications starting September 16th and continue until the search is complete.

Questions about the position and the search can be sent to soc-chair@cornell.edu.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.



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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. 

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

  • Prior relevant work or industry experience.
  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
  • Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
  • Unique applicable skills.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
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Further Info:
https://sociology.cornell.edu/
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