Keuka College (Finger Lakes, NY)

[Keuka College]

Keuka College, located on the western shore of beautiful Keuka Lake in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes Region, has a proud heritage as a liberal arts college. We invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Sociology, with teaching and/or research interests in Sociology of the Family and Environmental Sociology. We value quality in teaching first and foremost, and we thus seek enthusiastic scholars who likewise value and enjoy working closely with an undergraduate population in a student-centered, liberal arts-based environment. The successful candidate will enjoy teaching both Sociology majors and non-majors. The teaching assignment will require courses such as, Sociology of the Family, Social Problems, Environmental Sociology, Methods of Social Research and, of course, Introduction to Sociology. We are looking for a dynamic educator with a global focus who will help grow the Sociology program.


Keuka College has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and encourages applications from groups underrepresented in higher education. EOE/AA. Prior to the final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, education and other credential verification, and a criminal background check.


POSITION: Full-time (10 month) tenure-track appointment
STARTING DATE: August 2014
RANK: Assistant Professor of Sociology


ACCOUNTABILITY:
*Teach undergraduate Sociology courses to both majors and non-majors
* Teach courses in the following areas: Sociology of the Family; Environmental Sociology; Social Problems; Introduction to Sociology and Methods of Social Research
* Teaching load is 4/4
* Participate in evaluation and development of program curriculum
* Participate in curricular and program assessment
*Serve as academic advisor to Sociology majors
* Work with students on projects and field periods
* Contribute to the College and Division through participation in College functions


QUALIFICATIONS:
*PhD in Sociology (ABD considered if defense date is scheduled before 8/15/14)
*Candidates must demonstrate interest in, and the potential for, excellence in undergraduate teaching


APPLICATION MATERIALS:
* Letter of application outlining your interest in the position, qualifications, experience and approach to teaching at a liberal arts college
* Current Curriculum Vitae
* Three current professional letters of reference
* Transcript of all academic work (unofficial copies acceptable at this time)
* Prior documentation of teaching effectiveness


TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically at: hr.keuka.edu/employment-opportunities

Review of applications will begin on 2/15/14 and continue until the position is filled.

Please note: letters of recommendation are required and may be sent to: Dr. Thomas Tremer, Chair, Division of Basic and Applied Social Sciences, Keuka College, 141 Central Avenue, Keuka Park, NY 14478

[Keuka College]

Just a quick clarification as the hiring committee has received some inquiries about reference letters. Three reference letters are required. However, you do not have to upload them yourself to the Keuka College HR web page. Feel free to have your referees mail them directly to the following address:

Dr. Thomas Tremer, Chair, Division of Basic and Applied Social Sciences, Keuka College, 141 Central Avenue, Keuka Park, NY 14478

The mailing address was taken down from the HR job posting, but should be re-posted soon.

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I'd love to work for you guys, but I can't even pretend those are my specialties

[Keuka College]

Sorry to hear that. It is an odd combination of specialties we are looking for. Both Soc of the Family and Environmental Soc are courses that non-majors require. We are seeking to fill a gap left by a longstanding member of the division who recently retired. What I can say is that the priority is Soc of the Family with a willingness to learn to teach Environmental Soc. We understand that the chances of someone having both specialty areas is probably very low. Unless you have absolutely no experience and/or no desire in any of the courses we are seeking to cover, I would suggest that you apply and indicate your willingness to teach the required courses.