Professor of Sociology

Application Window

The Sociology Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a position in the area of sexualities, beginning July 1, 2025. The ideal candidate will have an active research agenda that primarily engages in the sociological study of sexualities (topical specializations and methodologies are open), an exceptional publication record demonstrated through peer reviewed journal articles and/or books, and demonstrated excellence in teaching, student mentorship, and professional and public service.

UCSB's Sociology Department is ranked among the top 3 nationwide in the sociological subfield of sex and gender. Our departmental strength in sexualities contributes greatly to this ranking. Within the department, sexualities is a core area that intersects deeply and broadly with all the other core and thematic areas of research and teaching. We seek to hire a scholar whose expertise in sociology of sexualities can add to the department's core strength, which lies in the rich theoretical, analytical, and methodological diversity of the faculty. Successful candidates will also contribute to departmental leadership and to teaching and mentoring excellence to serve our graduate program and our large and highly diverse undergraduate major.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.

Applicants must have a PhD in sociology or a closely related social science discipline at the time of application.

Applicants research primarily contributes to the sociological study of sexualities.

An exceptional record of scholarly achievement in research and scholarship contributing to the sociology of sexualities.

Active research program as demonstrated through publications in peer reviewed journals and/or books.

Topical specializations and methodologies in the field of sexualities are open.

Candidates with research and teaching experience that can add to the department’s rich theoretical, analytical, and methodological diversity.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student mentoring.

Demonstrated interest and/or experience in departmental leadership and service.

Contributions to diversity and equal opportunity as demonstrated by commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning community, including evidence of engagement in relevant activities promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity, as applicable.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

At time of application contact information only. Once the short-list is determined, the letter writers will be contacted via UC Recruit to submit reference letters.

The University of California 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. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.