CSU - Dominguez Hills - TT (Sociology of Black Communities)

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The faculty of the Department of Sociology at California State University Dominguez Hills invites applications from individuals for a Tenure Track position in the Department of Sociology.

Sociology of Black Communities:
The department of Sociology at CSU Dominguez Hills is seeking applicants for the Position of Assistant Professor with expertise in the Sociology of Black Communities whose emphases may include: urbanism, environmental justice, immigration, cross-race relations, or community health. Candidate must have a PhD in Sociology or a closely related field by the time of the appointment. Experience in working with a diverse student population is highly preferred. Given the university and departmental commitments to serve our communities, special consideration will be given to candidates whose scholarship reflects working with diverse community organizations as well as an understanding of the complex relationships of race, class, gender, sexuality and citizenship.

Responsibilities
1. Teaching courses in the field of Black Communities and other areas of expertise.
2. Student advising and mentoring.
3. Conducting an ongoing research program preferably involving students.
4. Providing department, university and community service.

Minimum Qualifications:
A PhD in Sociology or a closely-related field at the time of the appointment. ABD will be considered.

Evidence of the ability to provide high quality curricular and instructional service to students.

Evidence of an active research agenda.

Evidence of a commitment to help build our “sociology in service to community” vision within the department, the university, and the larger community.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with diverse community organizations including an understanding of the complex relationships of race, class, gender, sexuality and citizenship.

Experience with Grant writing.

Experience with involving students in research.

The University
CSU Dominguez Hills was established in 1960 and is one of the 23 campuses that comprise the California State University system. CSU Dominguez Hills is a comprehensive public university located in the South Bay region of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. With approximately 300 full-time faculty, the University serves a culturally rich, diverse student body of approximately 15,000 students in an urban setting.

How to apply
While the position will remain open until filled, review of applications, consisting of a current CV, cover letter, 3 independently sent letters of references, writing sample, sample syllabi and teaching evaluations will begin October 1, 2013. Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter on-line to online at the following link:

www.csudh.edu/employment/

Hard copies of a current CV, cover letter, 3 independently sent letters of reference, writing sample, sample syllabi and teaching evaluations should be sent to the address below:

Department of Sociology
CSUDH
1000. E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747


California State University, Dominguez Hills, is an equal opportunity employer, and is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. The University actively encourages applications of all qualified individuals.

Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the CSU Dominguez Hills Human Resources Office [phone] or the office of Faculty Affairs at [phone].

Clery Act crime statistics for CSUDH are available at www.csudh.edu/dhpd/, or by calling University Police at [phone].

Upon appointment all candidates must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Salary Range:
$60,000 - $69,999
Contact:
Kara Dellacioppa
Email:
[e-mail]
Phone:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Address:
1000 East Victoria Street
Carson CA, 90747