Position Overview
Position title: Associate Professor, Professor
Salary range: The current salary range for the Associate Professor is $96,500 - $143,600 (9-month academic year salary) and for the full Professor is $112,900 - $227,400 (9-month academic year salary). Off-scale salary and other components of pay that may yield compensation higher than this range are offered to meet competitive conditions.
Anticipated start: July 1, 2025
Application Window
Open date: September 9, 2024
Next review date: Thursday, Feb 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) - Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Feb 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) - Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position Description
The Department of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a tenured, Associate or Full Professor faculty position. Candidates will be considered regardless of field of specialization. The position's duties include academic research and publications, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and administrative service. The department invites applications from established scholars and senior faculty who demonstrate innovation and leadership in research, a strong commitment to educating and mentoring diverse student populations, a dedication to service within their field or community, and alignment with our core values: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
The Department of Sociology and the Division of Social Sciences recognize the intrinsic relationship between diversity and excellence in all our endeavors. We embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our obligation and goal. We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through their research, teaching, and/or service. UC Berkeley is committed to upholding the university's principles of community to ensure every individual can succeed in a healthy, welcoming, and safe environment. Additional information about programs and resources supporting the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is available at: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Considering the significant disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly for disadvantaged groups, in our evaluation of applicants, dips in productivity in otherwise strong records occurring with the onset of the pandemic will be evaluated with the context of the pandemic in mind.
The department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents, as well as candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: New Faculty Resources.
The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. Consistent with this commitment, UC Berkeley requires all applicants for Senate faculty positions to complete, sign, and upload an Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization, the application will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration. More information is available on this website.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD or equivalent international degree at the time of application.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter (Optional)
- Research Statement - Will be requested of candidates under serious consideration. Discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans, including inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research. (Optional)
- Statement of Teaching - Will be requested of candidates under serious consideration. Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. (Optional)
- Service Statement - Will be requested of candidates under serious consideration. Discuss specific prior and proposed academic, professional, and/or public service. (Optional)
- Publication 1 - Will be requested of candidates under serious consideration. (Optional)
- Publication 2 - Will be requested of candidates under serious consideration. (Optional)
- Publication 3 - Will be requested of candidates under serious consideration. (Optional)
- Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer.
Reference requirements
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Letters of reference will only be solicited for candidates who are finalists.
Apply link: Apply Here
Help contact: sociologyap@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in their academic position.
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.
Job Location
Berkeley, CA
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