Assistant or Associate Professor in Sociology
Open-rank faculty position in Sociology with focus on urban, environmental, or legal sociology in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Best for:Established sociologists with expertise in urban, environmental, or legal sociology and a demonstrated commitment to teaching and research in the Middle East and North Africa.
Overview
The American University in Cairo (AUC) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Sociology. This position emphasizes teaching and research in specialized subfields such as urban, environmental, and legal sociology, with a particular focus on expanding the department’s expertise in the Middle East and North Africa. The successful candidate will contribute to both undergraduate and graduate programs, demonstrate a strong research record, and engage in service and program administration. The role offers a four-year contract with potential renewal based on performance and alignment with departmental criteria. Experience with the North American higher education system is preferred.
What you'll do
- Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in Sociology, with a focus on urban, environmental, and legal sociology.
- Supervise student research and dissertations in specialized subfields of sociology.
- Develop and deliver innovative curriculum content related to the Middle East and North Africa.
- Engage in active research and publish in top-tier academic journals.
- Contribute to departmental service and program administration tasks.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the department’s research and teaching initiatives.
- Participate in faculty meetings, departmental committees, and university-wide service activities.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Sociology or a closely related field
Language: English; proficiency required for teaching and research
Instruction: English
Publications: Active research and publication record commensurate with the Assistant or Associate Professor rank
- Demonstrable teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate Sociology programs
- Strong research record commensurate with the Assistant or Associate Professor rank
- Experience in teaching and supervising in urban, environmental, or legal sociology
- Familiarity with the Middle East and North Africa region in sociological research
- Experience in service and program administration within academia
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
- Experience in higher education administration is preferred but not mandatory
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-08 · open until filled
Applicants must submit an updated CV, a letter of interest addressing qualifications and research activities, a completed AUC Personnel Information Form, a teaching philosophy statement, recent student evaluations, an example of a recent publication, and a list of three referees via the online application system. Reference letters will be requested directly from referees for shortlisted candidates.
- CV
- Letter of interest addressing qualifications and research activities
- AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF)
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Copies of recent student evaluations
- Example of a recent publication relevant to the position
- List of three referees with contact information
Contact
Dr. Ian Morrison· Department Chair
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