Job description

Spartanburg, SC

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Wofford College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology to begin in August 2026. We seek an engaging teacher-scholar with expertise in medical sociology who is excited to work with undergraduate students in a liberal arts setting and contribute to a dynamic, collaborative campus community.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach Introduction to Sociology, upper-level theory and research methods courses, and will develop classes in their own areas of expertise that complement both the department and the general education curriculum. Applicants should have an active research agenda in medical sociology, health and illness, the social organization of health care delivery, differential access to medical resources, or related topics. Tenure expectations require faculty to demonstrate excellence in teaching, advising, scholarship, and service, in accordance with College and Department-specific guidelines. The course load is 3-1-3, where the “1” refers to the January “Interim” course. A PhD in sociology is required by appointment. Letters of recommendation will be solicited during the interview stage.

Additional preferred qualifications include:

• Experience teaching sociology at the college level.
• Innovative and creative pedagogy and commitment to inclusive and effective teaching.
• An intersectional analysis in research and teaching.
• Interest in contributing to interdisciplinary programs such as Medicine and the Liberal Arts, Gender Studies, or African and African American Studies, among others.

Faculty in Wofford College’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology are committed to high-impact learning experiences, inclusive and student-centered classrooms, and strong training in sociological and anthropological theory and methods. Our department emphasizes faculty–student mentoring, experiential and community-based learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the liberal arts.

About Wofford College

Wofford College, established in 1854, is a private liberal arts residential college located a few blocks north of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of nearly 1,800 undergraduates and is nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, and study abroad participation. Wofford is home to one of the nation’s 290 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community supports 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams and numerous student organizations, including honor societies, professional organizations, faith-based organizations, Greek life, and club sports.

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Spartanburg is located in upstate South Carolina, 30 miles east of Greenville, South Carolina, an hour from Charlotte, North Carolina, and three hours east of Atlanta, Georgia. Historic Charleston and the South Carolina coast are three hours away, and Wofford sits an hour south of the artistic, culinary hub of Asheville, North Carolina. Spartanburg is a growing, diverse community that supports six college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations. It became the first city in South Carolina to join the Government Alliance on Race and Equity and, in 2012, became one of five cities nationally to participate in the 10-year Wellville program, a national nonprofit initiative dedicated to improving equitable well-being in U.S. cities. Spartanburg and Wofford partner on multiple community equity initiatives, including the Northside Initiative, which has brought together a diverse group of citizens to revitalize a neighborhood in ways that don’t reproduce the harm of earlier urban renewal programs.

Wofford College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff and strives to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For information about Wofford’s Title IX compliance, visit wofford.edu/administration/title-ix. It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [email protected].

How to apply

For consideration, please apply here, which will direct you to the Wofford College Careers Page. Application materials may be uploaded as a single document or individually. Application materials include:

• Cover letter, which includes an articulation of interest in working at a residential, liberal arts college.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable prior to hire).
• Teaching Portfolio, which may include teaching philosophy; up to three sample syllabi of past or potential future courses; evidence of teaching effectiveness; examples of innovative assignments or use of inclusive pedagogy; and any relevant training or certifications in pedagogy.
• Contact information (names, phone numbers, and emails) for three professional references.

Priority will be given to applications received by January 16, 2026.

For questions, please contact Dr. Rhiannon Leebrick, Chair of the Sociology Search Committee, at [email protected] or at (864) 597-4555.