Many sociologists find fulfilling and challenging positions outside of the traditional faculty career path. ASA is a hub for sociologists in practice settings to connect, network, and share their knowledge and experience with others who are interested in working in the non-profit, government, or corporate sectors.
Want more information on what sociology in practice settings looks like?
ASA provides several professional development videos and webinars for members. Note: you must be logged in to your ASA account to view this content.
- Careers for Sociologists in Practice Settings, a 9-part video series for people considering careers outside of the academy.
- Careers in Practice Settings: Personal Narratives, where you can hear directly from 7 sociologists working in a variety of positions.
- Thriving Outside Academia: Advice from Sociologists in Practice Settings, a webinar with panelists reflecting on how sociology serves them in their work, and offering tips for the job search.
- Preparing for Diverse Careers in Higher Education, a webinar that provides information on non-faculty positions at colleges and universities.
Are you a practice/applied sociologist who wants to connect with others in similar positions and grow your network?
- Join the Sociologists Working Everywhere Community while joining ASA or renewing your membership. You can also add the Community to your existing ASA membership from your ASA member portal. While it is free to join a Community, you do have an option to make a voluntary donation to the Community. By joining the Community, you will be added to the Sociologists Working Everywhere Community listserv. Through the listserve, you can receive email notifications about the latest Community happenings and make connections with others in the Community.
- Join our ASA Network for Sociologists in Practice Settings community on LinkedIn.
- Attend our Sociology in Practice Settings Symposium at each ASA Annual Meeting. The symposium is a full day of workshops, presentations, and networking events geared toward sociologists working in practice settings. To learn more about the next symposium, visit our Annual Meeting page.
- Join the ASA Section on Sociological Practice and Public Sociology. The purpose of the Section is to advance sociologically-informed research and practice, to further public discussion of sociological issues, and to promote the use of sociology to inform public policy. When you join an ASA Section you are automatically added to the Section’s listserv.
