Job description

Baker University seeks qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Baker University’s Baldwin City campus. We are seeking a Sociologist with a specialization in Crime & Deviance. Secondary specializations are open. If you are a dynamic, innovative instructor who would enjoy being part of an interdisciplinary department that includes Communication Studies, History, Religious Studies, and Sociology, Baker would love to hear from you!

Job Duties:

• Annual 4/4 teaching load, including core courses in Criminology and Criminal Justice & Forensics, Social Research Methods, and potential new courses in Sociology in candidate area of interest.
• Develop and teach general education courses in relevant areas.
• Although teaching is the primary focus, successful candidates will also be asked to engage in student advising, service to the university, and scholarship.

Job Requirements:

• PhD at time of appointment is required.
• Committed to teaching in a small college setting and dedicated to student-centered learning

About Baker University

Founded in 1858 as the first university in Kansas, Baker University is a private institution that educates both traditional and nontraditional students through small classes, innovative instructors, and rigorous coursework. Fortune 500 CEOs, New York Times best-selling authors, and Super Bowl champions proudly claim Baker as their alma mater. Baker boasts the highest return on investment among private universities in Kansas, a 99% career and graduate school placement rate, and graduates who earn the highest average salaries among Kansas universities.

Baker University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a generous holiday and vacation package as well as a substantial tuition benefit for employees and their dependents.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the online application by clicking the orange “Online Application” button at:

https://bakeruniversity.formstack.com/forms/university_application_for_employment_hr

Documents may also be emailed to Baker University, Office of Human Resources at [email protected].

Queries regarding the position may be sent to Dr. Nicholaus Pumphrey, Chair of the History, Culture, and Society Department and Search Committee Chair ([email protected]).

All application materials must be received by March 13, 2026.

Please attach the following:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy and approach
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process, but official transcripts will be expected at time of appointment)
• Three letters of reference. Attachments must be in Word or PDF formats. Documents may also be emailed to Baker University, Office of Human Resources at [email protected].
• Queries regarding the position may be sent to Dr. Nicholaus Pumphrey, Chair of the History, Culture, and Society Department and Search Committee Chair ([email protected])

Baker University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.