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Position: Assistant Professor of Sociology Tenure-Track
Official Title: Assistant Professor
Position Description: Assistant professor will teach family sociology, which includes Marriage and Families, Sociology of Childhood, Sociology of Adolescence, Cultural Perspectives of Family, and other courses as the need arises. The successful candidate also will be expected to teach freshman level Introduction to Sociology and/or Social Problems. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in sociology or have attained ABD status with an expected degree completion date of August 2015. The Department is seeking apersonwithastrongcommitmentto,anddemonstratedexcellencein,undergraduateteaching. Salaryis commensurate with experience. Teaching assignments will typically be 12 credits per semester. Responsibilities also include scholarship and university service.
Department/University Description: The UW-Stevens Point Department of Sociology & Social Work has 11 full-time faculty positions (8 in sociology and 3 in social work). We work with over 200 majors and 100 minors in sociology and have recently launched a new major in social work (with almost 50 accepted majors). We house interdisciplinary minors in gerontology and social science in health as well as the Community Research Center and the Telephone Survey Center, which provide faculty and student research opportunities. The Center for the Small City, which sponsors a biennial national conference on the Small City and Regional Community and a variety of educational workshops and lecture series for students, faculty, professionals, and community members, is affiliated with the department and is under the co-directorship of a sociology faculty member. The department is affiliated with the American Indian Families Institute within the UWSP Native American Center.
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a predominantly undergraduate institution with an enrollment over 9,500 students and is consistently rated among the Midwest’s top public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Stevens Point, located in the central region of the state, midway between Milwaukee and Minneapolis and 100 miles north of Madison, is ranked among the nation’s best places to live. The area offers a range of cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Qualifications: Required:
- Ph.D. in sociology; ABD will be considered but PhD must be in hand by August 2015 for consideration for retention.
- Must have a strong commitment to, and demonstrated excellence in, undergraduate teaching.
Appointment Date: August 2014.
Terms of Employment: Tenure track position. Salary commensurate with experience.
To Apply: Before you get started with the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked question (FAQs) linked below.
Apply Online FAQs (PDF format)
STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:
External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System) Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
STEP 2: Under "Basic Job Search" choose:
* "Advanced Search"
* Job Opening ID: “9623”
* Find Jobs Posted Within: "Anytime"
* "Search"
* Select "Posting Title"
* Click "Apply Now"
You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login"
o If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process
STEP 3: Submit application materials:
Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:
* Curriculum Vita
* Three letters of recommendation
* Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to hire)
* Evidence of teaching performance
* Statement of teaching philosophy
You must select "SUBMIT", selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:
Sallie Kitzrow
Human Resources
Email: skitzrow@uwsp.edu
For additional information regarding the position, please call or email:
Dr. Robert Enright, Jr.
Chair, Department of Sociology and Social Work Phone: (715)346-2665
Email: sociolgy@uwsp.edu
Deadline: Review of applications will begin March 31, 2014. Position remains open until filled.
The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Under a court approved settlement agreement and Wisconsin Statutes, we are required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing (addressed to the UWSP Equity & Affirmative Action Office) that their identity not be revealed. Persons agreeing to be final candidates will have their identity revealed as a final candidate.
Employment will require a criminal background check.
Official Title: Assistant Professor
Position Description: Assistant professor will teach family sociology, which includes Marriage and Families, Sociology of Childhood, Sociology of Adolescence, Cultural Perspectives of Family, and other courses as the need arises. The successful candidate also will be expected to teach freshman level Introduction to Sociology and/or Social Problems. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in sociology or have attained ABD status with an expected degree completion date of August 2015. The Department is seeking apersonwithastrongcommitmentto,anddemonstratedexcellencein,undergraduateteaching. Salaryis commensurate with experience. Teaching assignments will typically be 12 credits per semester. Responsibilities also include scholarship and university service.
Department/University Description: The UW-Stevens Point Department of Sociology & Social Work has 11 full-time faculty positions (8 in sociology and 3 in social work). We work with over 200 majors and 100 minors in sociology and have recently launched a new major in social work (with almost 50 accepted majors). We house interdisciplinary minors in gerontology and social science in health as well as the Community Research Center and the Telephone Survey Center, which provide faculty and student research opportunities. The Center for the Small City, which sponsors a biennial national conference on the Small City and Regional Community and a variety of educational workshops and lecture series for students, faculty, professionals, and community members, is affiliated with the department and is under the co-directorship of a sociology faculty member. The department is affiliated with the American Indian Families Institute within the UWSP Native American Center.
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a predominantly undergraduate institution with an enrollment over 9,500 students and is consistently rated among the Midwest’s top public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Stevens Point, located in the central region of the state, midway between Milwaukee and Minneapolis and 100 miles north of Madison, is ranked among the nation’s best places to live. The area offers a range of cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Qualifications: Required:
- Ph.D. in sociology; ABD will be considered but PhD must be in hand by August 2015 for consideration for retention.
- Must have a strong commitment to, and demonstrated excellence in, undergraduate teaching.
Appointment Date: August 2014.
Terms of Employment: Tenure track position. Salary commensurate with experience.
To Apply: Before you get started with the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked question (FAQs) linked below.
Apply Online FAQs (PDF format)
STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:
External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System) Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
STEP 2: Under "Basic Job Search" choose:
* "Advanced Search"
* Job Opening ID: “9623”
* Find Jobs Posted Within: "Anytime"
* "Search"
* Select "Posting Title"
* Click "Apply Now"
You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login"
o If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process
STEP 3: Submit application materials:
Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:
* Curriculum Vita
* Three letters of recommendation
* Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to hire)
* Evidence of teaching performance
* Statement of teaching philosophy
You must select "SUBMIT", selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:
Sallie Kitzrow
Human Resources
Email: skitzrow@uwsp.edu
For additional information regarding the position, please call or email:
Dr. Robert Enright, Jr.
Chair, Department of Sociology and Social Work Phone: (715)346-2665
Email: sociolgy@uwsp.edu
Deadline: Review of applications will begin March 31, 2014. Position remains open until filled.
The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Under a court approved settlement agreement and Wisconsin Statutes, we are required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing (addressed to the UWSP Equity & Affirmative Action Office) that their identity not be revealed. Persons agreeing to be final candidates will have their identity revealed as a final candidate.
Employment will require a criminal background check.