William Burwell Harrison Distinguished Professor of Sociology at InsideHigherEd

Department:Sociology - 316500Posting Open Date:10/30/2023Application Deadline:02/03/2025Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Faculty Working Title:William Burwell Harrison Distinguished Professor of SociologyAppointment Type:Tenured/Tenure TrackVacancy ID:FAC0004826Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time PermanentHours per week:40FTE:1Position Location:North Carolina, USHiring Range:Dependent on Experience and/or QualificationsProposed Start Date:07/01/2024Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:The UNC Chapel Hill Department of Sociology (https://sociology.unc.edu/) works to advance sociological knowledge and the public’s understanding of society through research and teaching at the highest levels of the discipline. We are committed to a vision where all members of the community feel welcome and valued and can thrive.Position Summary:The Department of Sociology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Senior Full Professor to fill the William Burwell Harrison Distinguished Professorship of Sociology. We seek applications from scholars specializing in any area of Sociology who exhibit a record of strong and innovative research and excellence in teaching. Applications from scholars studying immigration, work or inequality are especially welcome. Candidates’ work should align with our departmental mission and values as outlined on our website.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field and be a Full Professor at their institution.Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field and be a Full Professor at their institution. Applications from candidates with strengths in areas of immigration, work, or inequality are especially welcome. A record of external funding for this research program is also desirable.Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.Special Instructions:Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and the names and contact information of four references through UNC’s online recruitment system. Please use the “Other Document” attachment to provide the teaching statement. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but our review of applications will begin on November 15, 2023.