Assistant Professor of Sociology (Health, Medicine and Society)
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29 Oct 2025
New Orleans
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Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
76 / 100
Offer value
A well-rounded position focusing on Health, Medicine, and Society that has a strong emphasis on teaching and community involvement.
- Focus on health-related issues in sociology
- Opportunities for undergraduate engagement in research
- Inclusive academic environment
- Potential for high teaching loads and unclear compensation
Pros
- Strong focus on health-related social issues
- Encouragement for research that engages students
- Supportive community environment for faculty and students
Cons
- Potential requirement to manage a heavy teaching load
- Limited clarity on compensation and research support
- May lack certain resources that larger programs offer
Who it's for
Early to Mid Career • On-campus with a focus on student engagement
Good fit
- Academics focused on health and societal equity
- Ph.D. holders interested in community-driven approaches
- Professors keen to involve students in research
Not recommended for
- Individuals without a sociology focus
- Candidates interested exclusively in research roles
- Those who prefer isolated teaching without community ties
Motivation fit
Dedication to health and societal equityDesire to mentor and engage students in meaningful projectsInterest in making a positive impact through academic service
Key skills
Knowledge of health-related social dynamicsTeaching efficacy in undergraduate environmentsCommunity partnership development
Score: 76/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
Job Summary:
The Department of Sociology at Xavier University of Louisiana invites applicants for a tenure track position in Sociology at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Sociology, and expertise in Health, Medicine and Society. Experience in teaching, as well as a publication record in a specific field of research is preferable.
While the area of research is open, we have a preference for materials for Sociology-Health, Medicine and Society research.
About the Department
About the Department
The Department of Sociology has four faculty members and over 90 students. The Department offers three types of undergraduate major programs including Sociology, Sociology-Crime and Social Justice and Socioligy-Health, Medicine and Society. The Department faculty are proud of the quality of instruction, undergraduate research, instrumentation, and the accomplishments of their students.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Candidates should be committed to excellence and continual growth in teaching, to maintaining an active research program that involves undergraduates, and to offering support or leadership in service to the department, community, college, and university. Interested candidates should demonstrate a capacity and willingness to effectively manage a 4-4 teaching load, encompassing a variety of courses across all levels. In addition to the introductory course and courses in the candidate's area of expertise, a successful candidate should be prepared to teach courses required for sociology majors such as theory. The ideal candidate will contribute to the university's mission to advance social justice through preparing students for leadership and service by establishing opportunities for undergraduate research, fostering community partnerships aligned with the mission and the curriculum, or offering leadership for engaging students in policy arenas adjacent to the
