Job Description

The Department of Sociology in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a renewable term, 9-month faculty member to teach courses in the in-person and online degree programs. The department offers in-person BA degrees in general sociology and criminology and fully online BA degrees in sociology and criminology.

The successful candidate will have a commitment to excellence in teaching. The selected applicant will be appointed as renewable term faculty. The term of the initial appointment is five years, pending annual performance reviews and program needs. Faculty who meet the appropriate qualification requirements are eligible to be considered for renewal of their appointment.

The regular teaching load is 4:4 or equivalent, with 80% teaching and 20% service.

The expected start date is August 2026. There is the potential for a one-time summer stipend beginning July 1, 2026, for additional work on preparing courses. The successful candidate will need to be in Norman before the summer start date.

The University of Oklahoma is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: the main campus in Norman, the Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. The University of Oklahoma enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges.

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctorate in Sociology or related field by start date
• Experience using a course learning management system (e.g., Canvas)
• Experience in a position that required significant organization and communication

Preferred:

• Documented effectiveness in teaching at the post-secondary level
• Demonstrated effectiveness in cultivating enriching discussions and critical thinking among students

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

1. A cover letter briefly describing your interest in the position
2. A current CV
3. Names and contact information for three confidential references
4. Evidence of quality instruction (e.g., course observations, student evaluations, letter of reference regarding teaching)

Candidates can submit supplemental documents including past syllabi of courses taught or a summary of past teaching positions and courses taught. Candidates should have a conferred doctoral degree at the time of appointment.

All application materials should be submitted via Interfolio Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For further information or questions, please contact Mitchell Peck, Chair, Department of Sociology, bmpeck@ou.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Mission of the University of Oklahoma

The Mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.