The American University in Cairo
Assistant or Associate Professor in Sociology
Application Deadline: December 8, 2026
The Department of Sociology, Egyptology and Anthropology (SEA) at the American University in Cairo (AUC) is seeking to recruit an Assistant or Associate Professor of Sociology. The area of expertise is open but special consideration will be given to those who can demonstrate the capacity to teach and supervise in subfields - such as urban, environmental and legal sociology - that expand and complement the sociology unit's areas of specialization. The position will be subject to a four-year contract with opportunities for renewal where the candidate is able to meet departmental renewal and promotion criteria. Candidates with experience in and familiarity with the North American higher education system are preferred.