Assistant/Associate/Professor – Sociology

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Wilberforce University is a small, Liberal Arts University with an Entrepreneurial focus, with a legacy of being the nation’s first private HBCU. Faculty are expected to fulfill the mission and core values of the university with dedication, compliance with all university and academic area policies, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to the success of the students and the university. Broad responsibilities include teaching, research and grant writing, and service to the community. This is a face-to-face position. These appointments start in the Fall of 2026 .

Responsibilities Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Primary teaching responsibilities include teaching a broad range of Sociology courses.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate Sociology majors.
• Engage in scholarly research activities which include writing grants.
• Serve on departmental and university committees and engage in other forms of service to the university and academic community.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Education & Experience :

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology, or a related discipline. Candidates with ABDs considered but must have a conferred Ph.D. by August 1, 2026 .

Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to candidates with Prior Teaching Experience.

Minimum Qualifications Closing Date :

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. The deadline for applications is February 13, 2026 .

Required Documents To Submit With Online Application

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Description of technology used in instruction.
• Unofficial Transcripts at time of applying. Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to offer.
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
• A list of three references (one must include an immediate supervisor who you worked for).

All applications and required documents must be submitted to: [email protected] and [email protected]. A complete packet must be submitted for full consideration.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

The University does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas for this position.

Wilberforce University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community.

Wilberforce University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The University does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas for this position.

Wilberforce University

Founded in 1856, Wilberforce University is America’s first private, coeducational University established to educated men and women of African descent; and is closely affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, Wilberforce is a well-respected private, residential liberal arts university with a clear mission, core values and vision for the future and is a noted pioneer in the Co-Operative Education Movement.

Wilberforce awards the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the areas of business, engineering and computing science, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences; as well as the Master of Rehabilitation Counseling degree. The University is located in Wilberforce, Ohio, a community readily accessible to the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus metropolitan centers’ social, professional and cultural amenities and airports.

Wilberforce University is an Equal Opportunity Employer How To Apply To apply for the Assistant/Associate/Professor – Sociology position, use the “Quick Apply/Submit Resume” button below to submit your information, cover letter and resume to the Wilberforce University Department of Administration and Human Resources.