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Assistant Professor - Sociology

Villanova University  ·  Villanova, PA
Assistant ProfessorTenure-TrackSociology

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Assistant Professor - Sociology To apply to this position, click on the Apply for this Job button below. If you have questions about the application process, please refer to the Applicant FAQ link on the sidebar. Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Application Materials:Application letterCurriculum vitaeStatement of Teaching PhilosophySummary of

Teaching EvaluationsTranscriptsWriting Sample/PublicationsStatement of Research InterestsContact information for 3 references. References will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.Finalists will be asked to submit a statement on their contributions to the University Mission and Enduring Commitments.The deadline for applications will be October 2,

2026. Posting Details Do you have questions about the application process? If so, please refer to the Applicant FAQ’s. Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20260067F Position Title: Assistant Professor - Sociology Position Type: Faculty Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/9-months Department: 144-Sociology - CRM Position Summary: Why work at

Villanova? Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others. Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued

prominence and forward momentum. Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more. The Department of Sociology and Criminology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty

position at the rank of assistant professor to begin in August 2027. We seek candidates whose research, teaching and service supports the University’s mission, particularly regarding social justice. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Criminology or Sociology by the time of appointment. We especially encourage applicants who focus on legal system processes (e.g. policing, courts, corrections). Successful candidates

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