Furman U - TT x2 Qual, Quant Methods

[Ken]

Furman will likely hire one position (must be able to teach quant methods) in the fall.  Might get a second line (qual), but won't know until late August.  Nothing has been officially approved yet, so no guarantees.

[Ken]

To start in fall 2015

[socy AP]

Thank you for sharing this information. I am interested in this position. May I know what other specialty areas your department would also like the perfect candidate to contribute, in addition to teaching quantitative methods?

[socy AP]

Thank you for sharing this information. I am interested in this position. May I know what other specialty areas your department would also like the perfect candidate to contribute, in addition to teaching quantitative methods?

[teaching load]

What is the teaching load there?

[Ken]

Substantive areas haven't been decided yet.  Teaching load is 3-2. Pre-tenure sabbatical option at yr 4.

[socy AP]

thank you, ken

[thank you]

Thank you for sharing this information, Ken. Looks like a great department. I hope you get the funding for a qualitative scholar!

[Ken]

Here is the job ad we just uploaded to the employment service -kk

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 2015. 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 OR be able and willing to teach a qualitative methods course yearly. Candidates should also have an interest in teaching introduction to sociology. Candidates should submit a CV, list of references, and a cover letter that addresses the following: (a) whether they are interested in the quantitative or the qualitative position (b) a solid understanding of the liberal arts mission, (c) the ability to teach our quantitative or qualitative methods courses (d) a record of past scholarly achievement and a clear plan for future research, (e) a willingness to incorporate undergraduates into their research, and (f) a list of mid- and upper-level courses other than the introduction to sociology 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 2014.

To apply, please visit our website at jobs.furman.edu/postings/4516. Those who have questions about the position are welcome to contact [e-mail]. Furman University is an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to diversity within its community. Furman offers employment benefits to domestic partners of employees.

[socy AP]

thank you for updating the information, Ken. What substantive areas does your department want?

[Ken]

Now that it has been officially posted, you'll have to email the chair with questions. Sorry.

[durk_23]

Anyone have anymore details about this position or know much about this University? The website looks nice but it would be good to hear more real-world knowledge about what it's like there.

[Ken]

Furman will hire two positions this year, one quant and one qual. As stated in the job ad, please apply for either the quant OR qual line (we aren't looking for someone who tries to do both).

[thanks]

thank you for clarifying this, ken