Description
The Department of Sociology at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) with expertise in the sociology of education to be appointed as an Assistant Professor of Sociology in partnership with the Center for Research on Educational Opportunity (CREO) and the Institute for Educational Initiatives (IEI). Applicants’ research portfolio should include research on K-12 education. We especially welcome applications from scholars with expertise in stratification, particularly work centered on race, class, and gender. Duties include teaching, research, and service.
Our department has a reputation for being both collegial and supportive without sacrificing ambition. The Department of Sociology at Notre Dame has long-standing excellence in the sociology of culture, education, movements and politics, religion, and theory. In recent years, we have established strengths in several sociological areas, including family, gender & sexuality, global & transnational, health, organizations & institutions, race & ethnicity, and stratification. The faculty embraces a range of innovative methodological approaches and has expertise that covers the globe.
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis with full consideration given to applications received by September 1, 2026 or until the position is filled. Further information about the Department of Sociology may be found at https://sociology.nd.edu. If you have questions, please contact Professor Catherine Riegle-Crumb (crieglec@nd.edu).
Qualifications
Candidates at the entry level must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. degree or have completed all but dissertation in Sociology or a closely related field. Candidates at the advanced assistant professor level must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or a closely related field.
The University of Notre Dame and its Department of Sociology are committed to teaching excellence and mentorship at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Application Instructions
The following application materials should be submitted through the Interfolio system (https://apply.interfolio.com/190849): a letter of application, CV, three letters of reference, a research statement, a teaching statement, course evaluations (if available), and writing samples of representative work not to exceed 40 pages–if possible, solo-authored.
Questions about the positions may be addressed to Professor Catherine Riegle-Crumb (crieglec@nd.edu).
Salary and Benefits
Appointment salary and rank are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The University offers an excellent benefits package.
Environment
The University of Notre Dame is a highly selective national Catholic teaching and research university in northern Indiana about ninety miles from Chicago. Approximately 9,000 undergraduates and 4,200 graduate students pursue a broad range of studies.
The University of Notre Dame is a Catholic academic community of higher learning, animated from its origins by the Congregation of Holy Cross. The University is dedicated to the pursuit and sharing of truth for its own sake. As a Catholic university, one of its distinctive goals is to provide a forum where, through free inquiry and open discussion, the various lines of Catholic thought may intersect with all the forms of knowledge found in the arts, sciences, professions, and every other area of human scholarship and creativity.
For more information about the University of Notre Dame, please visit the University of Notre Dame homepage at http://nd.edu/.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.