Assistant Professor in Sociology
Content + Source + Freshness • 17 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Valuable opportunity for early to mid-career academics focusing on sociology and social implications of work.
- Engage in impactful research on sociology of work
- Contribute to educational programs in a reputable university
- Opportunities for local community collaboration
- Temporary position may limit long-term career progression
Pros
- Engagement with a growing interdisciplinary research focus
- Opportunity to shape educational offerings and contribute to societal impact
- Potential for professional collaboration with local partners
Cons
- Temporary contract may affect long-term stability
- High academic expectations with limited administrative support
- Research funding may be competitive and uncertain
Who it's for
Early to Mid-Career • On-site
Good fit
- Early to mid-career sociologists
- Academics passionate about social inequality and diversity
- Individuals looking to grow in an academic environment
Not recommended for
- Candidates without qualifications in sociology
- Those seeking permanent, fully remote positions
- Individuals uninterested in qualitative social research
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Become valuable to Tilburg University!
To strengthen the Department of Sociology, we are seeking a colleague specializing in the sociology of work, for example in the areas of digitization and work, labor market flexibility, or new forms of inequality and changing labor relations. The candidate will have, preferably, a demonstrated experience in qualitative research. The candidate for this position will be expected to actively contribute to and invest in the research program of the SSH Theme "Social Inequality and Diversity" (for more information on the sector plans in general and for Tilburg University, see: https://sshraad.nl/en/). The focus here lies in studying the impact of major social transformations (e.g., diversity in families, aging, aesthetic capital, digitalization, AI) on development of inequality and diversity, as well as examining mechanisms of inclusion and exclusion at the intersections of labor, family, health, and technology. In doing so, the focus is on interdisciplinary collaboration and the creation of socially relevant impact, ideally in collaboration with (local) social partners.
Your responsibilities
The main tasks will include:
- To pursue research-led impact to relevant professional and societal audiences.
- To teach in courses and supervise BSc- and MSc theses that are part of the department’s educational programs and offers.
- To prepare or participate in the writing of grant applications.
- To perform a limited number of administrative or management tasks (e.g. course coordination, participation in taskforces, membership program committee).
