Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in The Department of Sociology & Criminology

Posting Details

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

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.

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Notice

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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 (megan.reynolds@soc.utah.edu). For technical assistance or questions about the application process, contact Kari Moore (kari.moore@utah.edu).

Open Date 10/05/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN01600CF Type Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement

Optional Documents

• Teaching Evaluations
• Applicant Document - Other