Assoc Professor, Sociology & Criminology — Social Psych

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pennsylvania state universityState College (PA)

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The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Associate Professor of Sociology to begin Fall 2027, onsite in University Park, PA. The successful candidate will conduct research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to service activities. Applicants must hold a Ph. D. in Sociology or related field by appointment date and demonstrate a distinguished record in scholarship, teaching, and service, with expertise in social psychology and

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