Position purpose:  The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Belmont University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sociology, specializing in Criminology. The appointment will begin on August 1, 2025. 

Job functions:
Job responsibilities will include teaching Sociology courses including those in the department’s criminology emphasis, sociological theory, and general education courses at all levels. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, research and scholarly activity, college and university service, and the following: 

Complete 24 workload hours, or equivalent, per academic year. Advise and mentor students in research and other class-related projects. Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and the college in which you teach. Participate in departmental and university committee work. Engage in scholarly activity and professional development. Advise students in course selection and degree completion. Participate in a local church and the community.Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies. Manage online grading system.Timely submission of book orders, if textbooks required. Maintain regular office hours.The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents. 

As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and Response to Belmont’s Aspirational Aim must be attached to complete the online application. 

Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University comprises nearly 9,000 students from every state and 33 countries. Nationally ranked and consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for innovation in higher education, the University offers more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and eight doctoral degrees. With a focus on whole person formation and data-informed social innovation, Belmont is committed to forming diverse leaders of character equipped to solve the world’s complex problems. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu

Review of applications will begin on February 17 and will continue until the position is filled.