Location: Worcester, MA
Category: Faculty and Librarian
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Mon Aug 17 2026
Job Description:
The Department of Sociology at Worcester State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a primary specialization in Medical Sociology and/or Immigration/Migration Studies. This position is vital for supporting high-demand, interdisciplinary curricula across the university. Specifically, the successful candidate will be expected to teach Medical Sociology, a crucial course that serves core requirements for Sociology, Public Health, and Nursing, as well as consistently high-enrollment courses in Contemporary Immigrant Experiences and Contemporary Social Problems.
Furthermore, the department seeks a scholar with strong quantitative expertise to balance our methodological offerings. The candidate must be able to rotate into core departmental requirements, including Research Methods and Social Statistics, while also offering advanced, data-driven electives. The ideal candidate will regularly teach Introductory Sociology, contribute directly to our Social Inequalities concentration, and demonstrate a strong commitment to the department's overarching mission of social justice and public sociology.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in the discipline required by September 1, 2027.
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Candidates should demonstrate evidence of effective undergraduate teaching or strong potential for excellence in teaching within a liberal arts environment.
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Commitment to teaching, scholarship, advising, and service as integral components of faculty work.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, benefited, exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience and discipline, with a minimum established by the Appendix O of the MSCA contract. The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2027.
Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.
Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options
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pension and supplemental plan retirement options
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life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
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long-term disability coverage
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dental insurance
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10 vacation days accrued per year
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15 sick days accrued per year
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5 personal days per year
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paid holidays
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Free on-campus gym access.
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tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children
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and more...
We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
