Sociology Tenure-Track Asst or Assoc.

Title: Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Sociology

Job Type: Tenure-Track (rank open)
Compensation: $59,000-$ 67,026; 9-month contract paid over 12 months, benefits eligible
Closing Date: Open Until Filled; first review April 5, 2025
Location: Saint Martin’s University, Lacey, WA

The College of Arts & Sciences at Saint Martin’s University is hiring a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor in Sociology to teach exciting, relevant courses in the Department of Society and Social Justice.

Ranked by Niche as the second (#2) most diverse private college in Washington State in 2020, Saint Martin’s is extremely proud of our student diversity. Our university treasures persons of all abilities, ages, ethnicities, genders, nationalities, orientations, races, and religions. In particular, we know that students educated in an ethnically diverse setting perform better academically and reap greater professional success than their peers from more homogeneous learning environments. We proudly celebrate that our student population is 51% undergraduate and 32% graduate students of color. We are committed to pursuing an employee community that reflects a similar, if not the same, percentage.

Therefore, we intentionally encourage and request that members of historically underrepresented groups apply to join this community. All of us, from all backgrounds, are making a commitment to do and be better for our students, faculty and staff.

Established in 1895, Saint Martin’s University serves as the educational mission of Saint Martin’s Abbey. The Abbey is a Catholic Benedictine monastery, whose members pray, work, and live together on the University campus. As the mission is Catholic and Benedictine, one of our values is a spirit of hospitality welcoming all, regardless of an individual’s faith, religion, or spirituality.

Position Expectations:
Excellence in teaching is central to Saint Martin’s University. The candidate should demonstrate the ability or potential to teach dynamically, engaging both majors and non-majors with enthusiasm. Additionally, the candidate should maintain an active scholarly agenda and work collaboratively with colleagues across the university to support the shared governance of our academic community.

Required Qualifications:

• A doctorate in Sociology from an accredited university, earned by the time of appointment. (ABD’s may apply for the rank of assistant professor.)
• A commitment to supporting the Catholic and Benedictine mission and identity of Saint Martin’s University.
• Demonstrated potential for successful undergraduate teaching.
• A record of publication or a clear plan for future scholarly work, with evidence of staying current in the field of sociology.
Proven ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, and staff, and a strong commitment to fostering equitable and inclusive learning environments for students from varied social identities and backgrounds.

A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and your areas of expertise. Provide contact information of three professional references. Interested candidates with questions about the position may contact Irina Gendelman, Chair, Department of Society and Social Justice igendelman@stmartin.edu or Robert Hauhart, Professor and Director, Criminology, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies, rhauhart@stmartin.edu . Review of candidate files begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The position begins August 2025.