Job Description:
The Sociology and Anthropology Department at Berry College seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in sociology.
We seek a sociologist who will bring a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, mentorship, and research. We especially welcome candidates with experience in applied sociology, community-engaged teaching or research, or other forms of public-facing sociological practice who can contribute to the department's strong commitment to Academic Community Engagement (ACE). This is an open position with preference given to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: social stratification, health and medicine, social movements, family and the life course, or other areas with strong undergraduate appeal.
Applicants should demonstrate how their teaching, service, and scholarship will broaden students' understanding of sociological theory while connecting sociological knowledge to real-world problems, research, professional opportunities, and service. The candidate should also be eager to mentor students pursuing various pathways after graduation, including graduate study and careers involving research, policy, community practice, business, law, teaching, urban and regional planning, health care, and related fields.
Berry's foundation in an ethos of service to others makes it a welcoming place for applied, service-oriented, and community-engaged practitioners and scholars. The department has been integral to Academic Community Engagement (ACE) learning at Berry, and we seek a candidate who will develop students' sociological imagination and expand opportunities for hands-on experience in sociology and related academic programs like pre-law, business, and the pre-professional health science program. Berry College has a premier student work program and student scholarship programs that foster strong connections with social service providers, civic organizations, and businesses in the local community.
The annual teaching load is 18 hours, typically consisting of three sections of Introduction to Sociology, two electives, and a quantitatively focused course, either the department's required senior capstone course or Introduction to Research Methods. The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop electives reflecting their areas of specialization.
Requirements:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in sociology by the date of employment and candidates who are currently ABD should earn their Ph.D. by the date of employment.
Additional Information:
About Berry College
Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago:
"We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities."
Combining academic exploration with meaningful work responsibilities in a residential setting, our approach emphasizes firsthand experiences and mentoring. We invest in the personal growth and professional preparation of talented students from varied backgrounds, with an enduring commitment to help those hindered by financial need. Guided by Christian principles, we value the dignity of individuals, the search for truth tempered with grace, and the well-being of our neighbors.
Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's-level opportunities in business, physician associate studies, and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.
College Commitments
Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interview or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can be directed to employment@berry.edu or (706) 233-4062.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a letter of application describing their interest in this position and commitment to the Berry mission and values; a curriculum vitae; a teaching statement articulating the candidate's teaching approach, experience, and goals; a statement of research plans; unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and names and contact information of three references.
The review of applications will begin on October 9, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Specific questions about the position may be sent directly to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Sarah Allred, Associate Professor of Sociology at sallred@berry.edu.
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