Post by TT on Mar 29, 2012 15:18:59 GMT -5
Oregon Institute of Technology is conducting a search for a full-time, tenure track position in Medical Sociology at the Assistant or early-career Associate Professor level. The position will start September 2012. Primary responsibilities will be teaching undergraduate courses in our general education program, leading the immediate development of a Minor in medical sociology, and the longer-term development of a health-related sociology bachelor’s degree program.
Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. in Medical sociology or related field from an accredited college or university. ABD candidates will be considered provided all work for the doctorate will be completed by August 2012.
OIT’s primary mission is teaching and our degree programs have a strong practical emphasis. Candidates must be able to teach large lecture classes, as well as smaller classes with a hands-on emphasis. The teaching load is normally four class sections per quarter. Demonstrated ability to teach introductory sociology, as well as upper division undergraduate courses in that field, is required. Ability to teach sociological theory, qualitative methods, and the impact of class, ethnicity and gender on health, as well as a background in Science and Technology Studies, is strongly preferred. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain professional development activities and provide service to the university and community.
OIT offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience. Typical appointments are for nine months (September 16 through June 15). Summer teaching opportunities are available.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply send a letter of application, curriculum vita, copies of student evaluations (if available), three names of references, and a proposal for a minor in medical sociology that takes into account OIT’s existing mix of students, programs, and courses electronically to oithr@oit.edu for position #12-66010. Application material may also be mailed to OIT Office of Human Resources, 3201 Campus Drive, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 or faxed to (541) 851-5200.
For further information contact Dr. Mark Neupert, Search Committee Chair, at (541) 885-1394, mark.neupert@oit.edu, or visit OIT’s website at www.oit.edu.
OIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ADA employer
Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. in Medical sociology or related field from an accredited college or university. ABD candidates will be considered provided all work for the doctorate will be completed by August 2012.
OIT’s primary mission is teaching and our degree programs have a strong practical emphasis. Candidates must be able to teach large lecture classes, as well as smaller classes with a hands-on emphasis. The teaching load is normally four class sections per quarter. Demonstrated ability to teach introductory sociology, as well as upper division undergraduate courses in that field, is required. Ability to teach sociological theory, qualitative methods, and the impact of class, ethnicity and gender on health, as well as a background in Science and Technology Studies, is strongly preferred. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain professional development activities and provide service to the university and community.
OIT offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience. Typical appointments are for nine months (September 16 through June 15). Summer teaching opportunities are available.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply send a letter of application, curriculum vita, copies of student evaluations (if available), three names of references, and a proposal for a minor in medical sociology that takes into account OIT’s existing mix of students, programs, and courses electronically to oithr@oit.edu for position #12-66010. Application material may also be mailed to OIT Office of Human Resources, 3201 Campus Drive, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 or faxed to (541) 851-5200.
For further information contact Dr. Mark Neupert, Search Committee Chair, at (541) 885-1394, mark.neupert@oit.edu, or visit OIT’s website at www.oit.edu.
OIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ADA employer