Faculty Recruitment

The UB Department of Sociology is currently conducting two faculty searches specializing in Criminology for positions to start fall 2023.

Assistant Professor of Sociology. This is a full-time, tenure-track position with a 2/2 teaching load. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter describing research and teaching interests including anticipated courses, a curriculum vitae, one writing sample, and the names and contact information of three references (see UB job posting link). Inquiries should be sent to Professor Kristen Schultz Lee, Search Committee Chair. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.

Teaching Assistant Professor of Sociology. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track but renewable term faculty (10 month) appointment, with an emphasis on teaching and advising. Initial appointment will be for a three-year term with opportunity for renewal based on performance, need, and funding. The teaching load is four courses per semester (two or more sections of the same course is possible). The successful candidate will have a broad range of pedagogical expertise and experience.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or Criminology by the time of appointment. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a teaching portfolio (including a statement of teaching philosophy; up to three relevant syllabi; and teaching evaluations), a curriculum vitae, any other evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact information of three references (see UB job posting link). Inquiries should be sent to Professor Christopher Dennison, Search Committee Chair. Review of dossiers will begin October 15, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.