Assistant Professor of Sociology

Department: SAS – Sociology
Campus: Rutgers University – New Brunswick (Douglass Campus)
Position Type: Full Time, Tenure-Track
Posting Number: 25FA0754
Posting Open Date: 08/06/2025
Posting Close Date: 10/30/2025
Start Date: September 1, 2026

Position Summary

The Department of Sociology at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Computational Sociology. This search is part of a cluster hire in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence across Rutgers–New Brunswick, which began in 2023 and includes a component on Computational Social Science.

The successful candidate will perform research and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Sociology. They will also have the opportunity to join cross-school collaborative initiatives, including:

• Computational Social Science Lab

• Rutgers AI and Data Science (RAD) Collaboratory

Candidates should use computational methods (including machine learning, generative AI, agent-based modeling, NLP, digital experiments) in their research and examine the social impacts of technology and AI. Research areas of interest include political participation, health, sociology of work, social control, social movements, or the environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field by the start of appointment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using computational tools in social science research

• Research addressing substantive social impacts of technology

Salary & Benefits

• Minimum Salary: AY Assistant Professor $98,000

• Final salary will be based on qualifications, experience, expertise, and available funding

• Benefits include:

  • Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

  • Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans

  • Employee and dependent educational benefits

  • Life insurance coverage

  • Employee discount programs

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Statement of teaching philosophy

• Three recommendation letters

• 1–2 writing samples

Review of applications begins: October 15, 2025. Applications received after this date may not receive full consideration.

Special Instructions: Please upload all required documents into the online system.

Pre-employment screenings: All offers are contingent on successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including immunization requirements.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital/civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

How to Apply

• Quick Link: Rutgers Job Posting

• Upload all required documents in PDF or Word format.

• Optional: Second writing sample or additional documents.

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