What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Urban Studies, Tenure-Track position at The College of Wooster?
Job Description
The Urban Studies Program at The College of Wooster invites applications for a tenure-track position in Urban Studies at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2026, pending final administrative approval. We are seeking an urbanist with a Ph.D. in Urban Studies, Sociology or a closely related field, whose teaching and research focuses either on urban housing or transportation. The candidate must be able to teach Introduction to Urban Studies, Introduction to Sociology, Social Theory, and an elective in their area of specialization. The ability to offer a course in GIS is also highly desirable.
The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. We enroll a student population of approximately 1,800 undergraduate students; more information about our culturally and socioeconomically diverse student population can be found on our Fast Facts page. We are interested in hiring faculty who can contribute to the intellectual vibrancy of the community through a breadth of curricular offerings, inclusive and student-centered pedagogies, and a commitment to intercultural fluency.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to supervise undergraduate research projects as part of the College’s Independent Study (I.S) requirement. All faculty teach non-major courses and contribute to the First-Year Seminar Program. The teaching load is 5.5 courses per year (which includes credited mentoring for student I.S. projects).
Application Instructions
To apply, submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; evidence of effective teaching (such as syllabi or summaries of student evaluations) and research (such as a conference paper, creative work, or publication), and unofficial graduate transcripts. Letters of recommendation will be solicited prior to the first round of interviews. The cover letter and teaching philosophy should include information on your understanding of inclusive student-centered pedagogy and mentoring, as well as plans or goals for advancing these efforts as College of Wooster faculty. Applications received at this Interfolio link by Dec. 1, 2025 will receive full consideration. If you have questions regarding Interfolio, please contact Angela Sponsler at asponsler@wooster.edu. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Hamed Goharipour at hgoharipour@wooster.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The College of Wooster does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, political affiliation, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy, or by state, local, or federal law. All offers of employment are subject to verification of the legal right to work in the United States as required by federal law. For more information see our nondiscrimination policy.
The Urban Studies Program at The College of Wooster invites applications for a tenure-track position in Urban Studies at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2026, pending final administrative approval. We are seeking an urbanist with a Ph.D. in Urban Studies, Sociology or a closely related field, whose teaching and research focuses either on urban housing or transportation. The candidate must be able to teach Introduction to Urban Studies, Introduction to Sociology, Social Theory, and an elective in their area of specialization. The ability to offer a course in GIS is also highly desirable.
The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. We enroll a student population of approximately 1,800 undergraduate students; more information about our culturally and socioeconomically diverse student population can be found on our Fast Facts page. We are interested in hiring faculty who can contribute to the intellectual vibrancy of the community through a breadth of curricular offerings, inclusive and student-centered pedagogies, and a commitment to intercultural fluency.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to supervise undergraduate research projects as part of the College’s Independent Study (I.S) requirement. All faculty teach non-major courses and contribute to the First-Year Seminar Program. The teaching load is 5.5 courses per year (which includes credited mentoring for student I.S. projects).
Application Instructions
To apply, submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; evidence of effective teaching (such as syllabi or summaries of student evaluations) and research (such as a conference paper, creative work, or publication), and unofficial graduate transcripts. Letters of recommendation will be solicited prior to the first round of interviews. The cover letter and teaching philosophy should include information on your understanding of inclusive student-centered pedagogy and mentoring, as well as plans or goals for advancing these efforts as College of Wooster faculty. Applications received at this Interfolio link by Dec. 1, 2025 will receive full consideration. If you have questions regarding Interfolio, please contact Angela Sponsler at asponsler@wooster.edu. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Hamed Goharipour at hgoharipour@wooster.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The College of Wooster does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, political affiliation, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy, or by state, local, or federal law. All offers of employment are subject to verification of the legal right to work in the United States as required by federal law. For more information see our nondiscrimination policy.
