Associate Professor in Sociology

Offering a high-performing, large and truly interdisciplinary social science environment, the Department of Social Sciences and Business (ISE) at Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as Associate Professor in Sociology in the field of quantitative inequality and stratification research. The position is available from July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Our department looks to develop its research in the field of quantitative inequality and stratification research and welcomes applicants with innovative approaches to research, including theory, data collection, methodology and analysis. We further seek to strengthen and develop our teaching in advanced quantitative methods.

We are especially interested in applicants who thrive in an interdisciplinary research and education environment and are eager to contribute to the development of our business programmes at BA, MA, and PhD levels as well as lifelong learning.

ISE conducts excellent, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research based on anthropology, business studies, development studies, economics, legal studies, political science, and sociology. We offer an innovative and interdisciplinary university environment characterized by academic and methodological diversity in research and education. Our faculty put a strong emphasis on research methodologies and are dedicated to gaining insights into businesses and society in diverse contexts of change and global engagement. We produce research at the highest international level that feeds into our educational programmes, while simultaneously leveraging our research to impact social, economic, and political change. Research in the department is organized in research groups. The selected candidate is expected to join one of the three research groups within the Social Studies Section; Social Dynamics and Change (SODYC), Crossroads of Care and Social Reproduction (CARE) or Changing Societies: Welfare and Diversity (VELCI). Read more about the department here.

Responsibilities and tasks

Your daily work will consist primarily of research, research-based teaching at BA and MA level in our Social Studies programme and at our doctoral school, research dissemination, and administrative tasks.

As associate professor we expect you to maintain a steady rate of high-level research publications. We expect further that you attract research grants and other types of external funding; manage research projects; provide supervision of PhD students and guidance to post docs and assistant professors; participate actively in one or two research group(s) and constantly strife to improve the research culture and academic citizenship at the department; partake in the development of our teaching activities; and take part in various administrative tasks requested by the department.

The position as associate professor entails a short (5 hrs) obligatory introduction to the educational model of the University of Roskilde called Problem-oriented project learning (PPL).

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate for the announced associate professorship is expected to

• demonstrate evidence of a steady rate of publications, a progression in publications over time, as well as current research activity in the form of recent publications at high international level,
• accomplish research and engage in research cooperation meeting high international standards,
• enhance the international recognition of the research of the department,
• engage in external fundraising to increase funds for the department,
• play a role in executing and developing the educational programmes of the department,
• contribute to the administrative responsibilities of the department,
• participate in the department’s communication with the broader public,
• take responsibility for the long-term well-being of the department and Roskilde University at large
• actively contribute to the research environment by a visible and physical presence at the department, and
• promote Roskilde University’s academic reputation.

Read more about faculty expectations here.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position, the candidate matches most the following characteristics:

• International research profile within the sociology of inequality and stratification studies.
• Documented research production at an international level, including publications in the field’s internationally recognized journals/publishing houses
• Higher education teaching experience within topics related to the field
• Interest in project-based teaching and teaching in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Document pedagogical qualifications, good teaching evaluations, and the ability to innovate within the educational field.

Ability to teach in Danish is an asset and successful candidates who do not speak Danish (or possibly Swedish or Norwegian) will be requested to acquire the necessary skills in Danish within the first two years of service, to ensure that they can participate satisfactorily in teaching activities as well as in academic and administrative activities at the university. At the time of appointment, successful candidates must master English for academic purposes. Potential applicants from outside Denmark will find information about life in Denmark (taxation, healthcare etc.) here.

Assessment

In the assessment consideration will be given to:

• Research topic
• Scientific production at an international level
• Research potential
• Experience in teaching and education
• Other academic experience e.g. from organizing research conferences or seminars
• Ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation

Questions

For further information about the position, please contact Dean of Social Sciences Morten Frederiksen (+45) 4674 3608) / [email protected] or Vice Dean for Education Bodil Damgaard (+45) 4674 2251 / [email protected]

Terms of employment

The employment is full time and you will refer to the Dean of Social Sciences.

The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.

Application procedure

After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.

Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.

The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and - later on - their assessment.

Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.

Application

To apply for the position go to www.ruc.dk/en/job/

Only applications in English are accepted.

Applications must include:

1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Documentation of education
4. Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University here)
5. A complete list of publications
6. A maximum of 5 relevant scientific works that you want included in the assessment

If any of the publications that you want included in the assessment are the result of a joint effort, the extent and the nature of your contribution to each individual work must then be clarified in a co-author statement (find template here)

7. Research plan (Max 2 pages).

Please submit your application no later than March 16, 2025.

Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.

Roskilde University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.