Posting Information
| Posting Number |
PG194264EP |
| Internal Recruitment |
No |
| Working Title |
Professor - Goodnight-NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Social Sciences |
| Anticipated Hiring Range |
Commensurate with experience and credentials |
| Work Schedule |
Varies according to need |
| Job Location |
Raleigh, NC |
| Department |
Sociology and Anthropology |
| About the Department |
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at NC State University is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and public outreach. The department offers undergraduate degrees in anthropology, criminology and sociology, and graduate degrees in anthropology (MA) and sociology (MA, PhD). The Department enrolls over 600 undergraduate majors and provides ca. 25,000 semester credit hours of undergraduate instruction each academic year. In addition, the Department has approximately 40 Masters students and 50 PhD students during a typical year. Approximately 70 of these students are in the sociology PhD program, and 20 are in the anthropology MA program.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (
CHASS). North Carolina State University is the largest public university in North Carolina. Located in Raleigh in the heart of the Research Triangle, it offers excellent amenities.
To learn more, please visit our website at https://socant.chass.ncsu.edu/. |
| Wolfpack Perks and Benefits |
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exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.
What we offer:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance
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Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
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| Essential Job Duties |
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina State University (NC State) invites applications at the senior associate or full professor level for the
Goodnight-NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Social Sciences.
The ideal candidate will be a nationally and/or internationally recognized sociologist or anthropologist (any subdiscipline) working in at least one of the areas of race, health, or well-being (e.g., economic or workplace, environmental, cultural, or community well-being).
Preference will be given to candidates whose work focuses on at least two of these areas.
Review of applications will begin in October 2025. |
| Other Responsibilities |
- Other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- PhD in Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field.
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| Other Required Qualifications |
- The individual selected will be expected to maintain an active research portfolio, seek external research support, teach and mentor graduate students, and contribute to the development of interdisciplinary scholarship and connections with colleagues in the department, across the college and university, and with the University's Global One Health Academy and/or other academies on campus.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence and success in securing external research support.
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| Required License(s) or Certification(s) |
N/A |
| Valid NC Driver's License required |
No |
| Commercial Driver's License required |
No |
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
| Job Open Date |
10/07/2025 |
| Anticipated Close Date |
Open Until Filled |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants should submit:
1) A cover letter discussing their research, teaching, mentoring, and engagement accomplishments.
2) A current curriculum vitae.
3) The names of three references with contact information. |
Position Details
| Position Number |
00111630 |
| Position Type |
Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) |
1.0 |
| Appointment |
9 Month Recurring |
| Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather |
Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather |
| Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events |
Non Mandatory - Emergency Event |
| Department ID |
168301 - Sociology & Anthropology |
| EEO |
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or
workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
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North Carolina State University
Commensurate with experience and credentials
life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off
Oct 07, 2025