This page provides examples of ASA reports on jobs and careers, including topics such as academic careers, careers with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, the job market for sociologists, mentoring and networks, and work and family. For a complete listing, see the Research Briefs page. For basic data in charts and graphs, see the Trends in Sociology section.
Academic Careers
Faculty Salaries in Sociology and Other Disciplines, 2016 Update (Research Report)
The Faculty Pipeline in Sociology and Other STEM Disciplines (2015)
Mothers in Pursuit of Ideal Academic Careers (2012)
Bachelor's Degrees
More from the Bachelor's and Beyond 2012 project
Mixed Success: Four Years of Experiences of 2005 Sociology Graduates (2010)
More from the Bachelor's and Beyond 2005 project
Jobs in Sociology
Positions Advertised in the ASA Job Bank, 2019
Positions Advertised in the ASA Job Bank, 2018
Positions Advertised in the ASA Job Bank, 2016 and 2017
Trends in Academic Hiring Through 2015
Positions Advertised in the ASA Bank, 2014
On the Road to Recovery: Findings from the ASA 2012–2013 Job Bank Survey
On the Upswing: Findings from the ASA 2011-2012 Job Bank Survey
Mentoring and Networks
The Impact of Cross-Race Mentoring for “Ideal” and “Alternative” PhD Careers in Sociology (2011)
Strong Ties, Weak Ties, or No Ties: What Helped Sociology Majors Find Career-Level Jobs? (2013)
Social Capital for Sociology Majors: Applied Activities and Peer Networks (2013)
Networks and the Diffusion of Cutting-Edge Teaching and Learning Knowledge in Sociology (2011)
Teaching Alone? Sociology Faculty and the Availability of Social Networks (2010)
Work and Family
Mothers in Pursuit of Ideal Academic Careers (2012)
PhDs at Mid-Career: Satisfaction with Work and Family (2008)
Resources or Rewards? The Distribution of Work-Family Policies (2006)