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Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities. The University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600-acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton University Atlantic City, located in the University District, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. Additional locations include Hammonton, Manahawkin and Woodbine. As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to our student body through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences, and professional education. Founded in 1969, Stockton held its first classes in 1971. The University’s commitment to a welcoming and vibrant community makes Stockton a great place to learn and work! Learn more about the many reasons to choose Stockton at www.Stockton.edu.

Faculty and Staff are committed to support Stockton University’s strong student-centered vision and mission. 

This is an in-person on campus, non-remote position. The University has implemented a program allowing employees to work from home one day a week. Participation is subject to Divisional Executive approval depending on operational need.

Assistant Professor of Sociology, Tenure Track, Starting September 1, 2025

  • Galloway, New Jersey
  • School of Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • Faculty Full-time
  • Opening on: Mar 21 2025

Campus Location: Main Campus (Galloway)

Department: School of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Salary Information: Salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package

Brief Job Overview/Summary

The Sociology and Anthropology Program at Stockton University seeks a tenure-track faculty member in Sociology to teach 3 courses per semester, including required core program courses and electives focused on social inequality. Research/teaching specialties sought: Black, Latinx, Asian, or Indigenous Sociology in areas such as Urban Studies, Migration/Space/Place, Social Movements/Abolition, Education, and/or Environmental Sociology/Sustainability.

As an interdisciplinary program, Sociology/Anthropology prioritizes learning goals in Research Skills, Writing/ Communication, Understanding Inequality, and Community Engagement. In addition to a joint Sociology/Anthropology major with concentrations and minors in multiple subfields, the program offers a 4+1 dual degree option for a BA in Sociology and MA in American Studies.
Courses may be cross-listed in Africana Studies, Latin American/Caribbean Studies, Sustainability, Victimology, Women’s, Gender or Sexuality Studies, or other programs according to interest. The successful candidate will also teach General Studies courses, and may be able to teach one or more graduate courses on topics in their specialty.

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Teach Required Core program courses: Introduction to Sociology, Social Research Methods. Additional core courses may include Field Methods (Qualitative/Ethnography), Social Theory, Senior Seminar, Senior Portfolio
  • Teach Elective program courses. Candidates should be prepared to teach some combination of the following:
    • Urban Environments/Gentrification/Space & Place
    • Black Lives
    • WEB DuBois Seminar
    • Latinx/Asian/Native/Indigenous Sociology
    • Migration/Borders and Sanctuary
    • Sociology of Empire/Colonialism/Neo-/Post-Colonialism
    • Environmental/Climate Justice/Sustainability
    • Social Movements/Community Organizing/Abolition
    • Gender/Sexuality
    • Education, Family, Health/Medicine, Labor/Social Class, and/or Religion
  • Maintain active program of research and scholarship
  • Provide service to the program, university, field and/or community

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Research expertise in sociology subfield(s)/areas relevant to the Program
  • Ability to teach excellent introductory and upper-level undergraduate Sociology courses as listed above
  • Preparation to teach race/racism-intensive courses (R1) and/or courses connecting race/racism with disciplinary content (R2)
  • Experience in diverse communities (teaching, mentoring/advising, work or service)

Required Qualifications:

  • PhD in Sociology, or ABD with PhD in Sociology expected by September 2026.  ABD candidates are hired as Instructor until degree is completed.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate teaching experience
  • Evidence of teaching excellence
  • Experience in student engagement/high-impact learning (community engagement, service-learning, supervising internships/independent studies)

Screening Information:
Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:
To apply please visit https://employment.stockton.edu or click the "Apply" button.

Only electronic documents will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include three professional references in addition to the following required documents. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward. 

  • A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments
  • Current resume or curriculum vitae
  • Unofficial Graduate transcripts
  • Teaching philosophy statement (1 page)

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Please note:

  • Stockton University is an equal opportunity institution. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Stockton University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including, but not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations as appropriate. An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process by contacting Bart Musitano, Manager for University Pensions and Benefits within the Office of Human Resources (Main Campus, J-115) at 609-652-4384, Monday-Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • All offers of employment are contingent upon a favorable background check, which may include social intelligence from a consumer reporting agency.
  • In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
  • Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act (Clery Act), prospective employees may access Stockton’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) at https://www.stockton.edu/police/crime-statistics.html. The ASFSR contains the previous three years of reported Clery Act crime statistics, fire safety information and information regarding campus and personal safety. Paper copies of the report are available at the Stockton University Police Department, building 71, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway Township, NJ, or call 609-652-4390, to request that a copy be sent via postal mail.

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