Post by Ken Kolb on Jun 20, 2012 16:46:20 GMT -5
Furman University: Tenure track position for assistant professor
The Department of Sociology at Furman University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professorship beginning Fall 2013. A Ph.D. in Sociology by time of appointment is preferred. Candidates must be able and willing to teach our two-semester methods sequence on an every-other-year basis, which includes a general research methods course and a quantitative analysis course as well as oversight of individual quantitative student research projects. Candidates should submit a CV, list of references, and a cover letter that addresses the following: (a) a solid understanding of the liberal arts mission, (b) the ability to teach our methods sequence, (c) a record of past scholarly achievement and a clear plan for future research, (d) a willingness to incorporate undergraduates into their research, and (e) a list of mid and upper-level courses other than the introduction to sociology and methods that the candidate would like to teach, along with an explanation of how these courses would strengthen or usefully supplement the department’s current offerings and curriculum. We strongly encourage candidates to familiarize themselves with our curriculum before submitting their application.
For information about Furman University and its growing sociology department, please see the web page at:
www2.furman.edu/academics/sociology/Pages/default.aspx.
Teaching load is five courses per year, with the opportunity to teach First Year Seminars. The individual we seek is dedicated to excellent teaching in a liberal arts environment, welcomes opportunities to work with students as peers and partners in learning. Strong research credentials and a promising scholarly agenda are also essential. Furman University is a private, highly selective liberal arts college of 2,700 residential students located in Greenville, South Carolina. Greenville has a thriving downtown and international community and is within a reasonable driving distance of Charlotte, Atlanta, and Asheville. Application review will begin 01 October 2012.
To apply, please send a letter of application and additional information specified above to: Paul Kooistra, Sociology Department Chair, Furman University, Greenville SC 29613.
Those who have questions about the position are welcome to contact paul.kooistra@furman.edu. Furman University is an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to diversity within its community. Furman offers employment benefits to domestic partners of employees and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression.
The Department of Sociology at Furman University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professorship beginning Fall 2013. A Ph.D. in Sociology by time of appointment is preferred. Candidates must be able and willing to teach our two-semester methods sequence on an every-other-year basis, which includes a general research methods course and a quantitative analysis course as well as oversight of individual quantitative student research projects. Candidates should submit a CV, list of references, and a cover letter that addresses the following: (a) a solid understanding of the liberal arts mission, (b) the ability to teach our methods sequence, (c) a record of past scholarly achievement and a clear plan for future research, (d) a willingness to incorporate undergraduates into their research, and (e) a list of mid and upper-level courses other than the introduction to sociology and methods that the candidate would like to teach, along with an explanation of how these courses would strengthen or usefully supplement the department’s current offerings and curriculum. We strongly encourage candidates to familiarize themselves with our curriculum before submitting their application.
For information about Furman University and its growing sociology department, please see the web page at:
www2.furman.edu/academics/sociology/Pages/default.aspx.
Teaching load is five courses per year, with the opportunity to teach First Year Seminars. The individual we seek is dedicated to excellent teaching in a liberal arts environment, welcomes opportunities to work with students as peers and partners in learning. Strong research credentials and a promising scholarly agenda are also essential. Furman University is a private, highly selective liberal arts college of 2,700 residential students located in Greenville, South Carolina. Greenville has a thriving downtown and international community and is within a reasonable driving distance of Charlotte, Atlanta, and Asheville. Application review will begin 01 October 2012.
To apply, please send a letter of application and additional information specified above to: Paul Kooistra, Sociology Department Chair, Furman University, Greenville SC 29613.
Those who have questions about the position are welcome to contact paul.kooistra@furman.edu. Furman University is an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to diversity within its community. Furman offers employment benefits to domestic partners of employees and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression.
