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Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in The Department of Sociology & Criminology
Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in The Department of Sociology & Criminology
Salt Lake City, UTReqid: PRN01600CF
Job Type: Faculty
Position Information
Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant Professor (Lecturer)
Department 00144 - Sociology Department
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin 7/1/2027
Details
The Department of Sociology & Criminology at the University of Utah invites applications for a career-line faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Lecturer) to begin July 1, 2027. We seek an outstanding educator who demonstrates excellence in teaching, commitment to student engagement, and pedagogical innovation. Candidates should be able to teach courses that contribute to the department’s population and health program area.
Preferred candidates will be able to teach in one or more of the following areas:
Medical Sociology
Sociology of Mental Health
Social Epidemiology
Health and Social Policy
Families in Society
Population Studies, including Demographic Methods
Technology, Social Media, Health and Wellbeing
Artificial Intelligence, Society & Human Relationships
The successful candidate will teach in one or more of these areas in addition to generalist sociology courses, such as Introduction to Sociology, Research Methods, or Social Theory.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Sociology by start date. PhD in closely allied disciplines such as Criminology or Demography will be considered.
Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching
Evidence of pedagogical innovation and student engagement
Ability to teach population and health courses and core sociology courses
Department, University, and Surrounding Area
The University of Utah, a Research-1 institution and member of the Association of American Universities, is the flagship institution of higher education in Utah. The Department of Sociology and Criminology awards BA/BS in Sociology, BA/BS in Criminology, Master of Statistics, and PhD degrees, and plans to launch an MS in Criminology in the near future. At the undergraduate level, it serves approximately 900 undergraduate students across the Criminology and Sociology majors; these majors are some of the most diverse at the University of Utah. The department also has a well-regarded doctoral program. Located in Salt Lake City, a dynamic, growing metropolitan area of 1.3 million people, the University community has unparalleled opportunities for intellectual growth, collaboration, and public engagement. Along with countless hiking trails and multiple ski resorts within minutes (and eight national parks within hours) of campus, the city of Salt Lake is home to a major international airport with direct flights to numerous U.S. and international destinations. In 2023, the Human Rights Campaign scored Salt Lake City a perfect 100 on its Municipal Equality Index (https://hrc-prod-requests.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ MEI -2023-Salt-Lake-City-Utah-1.pdf).
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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Special Instructions for Candidates
Application Instructions. Please submit the following:
Cover Letter highlighting the candidate’s professional experience, teaching experience and philosophy, and fit for the department and position
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Syllabi and teaching evaluations from all teaching assignments in the past 3 years
Two Letters of Recommendation
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2027, and continue until the position is filled. Please address any inquiries regarding the position to Dr. Megan Reynolds ([email protected]). For technical assistance or questions about the application process, contact Kari Moore ([email protected]).
Open Date 10/05/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN01600CF
Type Faculty
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