Post by chipcat on Aug 15, 2015 13:40:45 GMT -5
California State University, Chico Assistant Professor Position
Sociology Department, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
CSU, Chico is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, students, and administrators. Persons with interest and experience in helping to set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.
The Position:
The Sociology Department is searching for a tenure track assistant professor to start August, 2016. California State University, Chico is seeking faculty who are competent in their field, collaborative with colleagues and staff, and committed to student success. Position is contingent on funding.
Minimum Qualifications:
The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is a Ph.D. in Sociology. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate may be considered; however, the doctorate must be complete prior to the beginning of the academic year (August, 2016). Evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching, and an active program of research in fields relevant to teaching duties that will lead to scholarly publication.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background for teaching undergraduate courses in race and ethnicity and sociological social psychology. In addition, the ability to teach undergraduate courses in statistics or social theory. Capability and willingness to adapt to the pedagogical and technological approaches necessary for high quality online teaching. Skills in pursuing external grants are valued. Demonstrated interest in cross cultural learning environment.
Responsibilities:
This tenure-track position carries responsibilities in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.
Salary:
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
The Department:
The Sociology Program delivers a high-quality undergraduate program. Rooted in the teacher-scholar tradition, we foster the development of critical thinking skills in our students and the application of sociological theories and concepts to everyday life. Using a combination of research, sociological knowledge, and writing, we engage our students in the craft of disciplined sociological inquiry. We stress both practical and scholarly applications, which translate into job and life skills.
The Sociology Department consists of ten tenured and tenure track faculty and additional part-time faculty with a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate education for a diverse student body. Course delivery involves traditional on-campus courses, and for certain sections, web-streaming of lectures. Sequenced courses in sociological methods and social theory are at the heart of the major. Service learning and engagement with the diverse local communities are valued. Faculty also have active programs in research, writing, and grant administration.
The Department of Sociology is one of eleven departments and programs in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (www.csuchico.edu/bss/). California State University, Chico, is a mid-size state university which draws students from both the immediate service area in the northern part of California, and from across the state (www.csuchico.edu/soci/).
Closing Date:
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.
How to Apply:
All applicants must complete the Application for Academic Employment Form, which is available on-line at http://www. csuchico.edu/faaf/documents/FacultyEmplApp.pdf to be submitted with curriculum vitae or resume, complete set of official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching excellence, and letter of interest by post to:
Dr. Liahna Gordon, Search Committee Chair
Department of Sociology
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0445
Email: legordon@csuchico.edu
An annual security report disclosing crime statistics for California State University, Chico can be obtained by contacting the Chico State University Police Department (530-898-5555) or by accessing the following website: www.csuchico.edu/up/clery_report.shtml
Necessary background investigations will be completed on finalists. Those could include, but are not limited to, processing of fingerprints through the Department of Justice and FBI, and degree and license verification.
For disability related accommodations please call ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
CSU, Chico is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.
The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
The University California State University, Chico is a fully accredited, state-supported member of a 23-campus CSU system. The university is a residential campus serving a diverse student body of approximately 16,000.
Founded in 1887, CSU, Chico offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the Colleges of Behavioral and Social Sciences; Communication and Education; Computer Science, Engineering and Construction Management; Humanities and Fine Arts; Natural Sciences; Business; and, Agriculture.
As a comprehensive university serving Northern California and other regions nationally and internationally, our first priority is the education of our students. We are committed to assisting students in their search for knowledge and understanding and to prepare them with the attitudes, skills and habits of lifelong learning in order to assume responsibility in a democratic community and global society.
The Community:
With a population of nearly 110,000, Chico is located in the Sacramento Valley near the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. It is 180 miles northeast of San Francisco and 90 miles north of Sacramento and offers a reasonable cost of living compared to metropolitan areas.
Chico retains the charm of a small town while offering medical services, excellent public and private schools, and many cultural and recreational activities. The city’s Bidwell Park, one of the largest municipal parks, extends from the city center along a creek deep into the foothills and surrounding canyons. For more: www.csuchico.edu/pa/chico-facts.shtml
Sociology Department, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
CSU, Chico is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, students, and administrators. Persons with interest and experience in helping to set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.
The Position:
The Sociology Department is searching for a tenure track assistant professor to start August, 2016. California State University, Chico is seeking faculty who are competent in their field, collaborative with colleagues and staff, and committed to student success. Position is contingent on funding.
Minimum Qualifications:
The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is a Ph.D. in Sociology. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate may be considered; however, the doctorate must be complete prior to the beginning of the academic year (August, 2016). Evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching, and an active program of research in fields relevant to teaching duties that will lead to scholarly publication.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background for teaching undergraduate courses in race and ethnicity and sociological social psychology. In addition, the ability to teach undergraduate courses in statistics or social theory. Capability and willingness to adapt to the pedagogical and technological approaches necessary for high quality online teaching. Skills in pursuing external grants are valued. Demonstrated interest in cross cultural learning environment.
Responsibilities:
This tenure-track position carries responsibilities in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.
Salary:
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
The Department:
The Sociology Program delivers a high-quality undergraduate program. Rooted in the teacher-scholar tradition, we foster the development of critical thinking skills in our students and the application of sociological theories and concepts to everyday life. Using a combination of research, sociological knowledge, and writing, we engage our students in the craft of disciplined sociological inquiry. We stress both practical and scholarly applications, which translate into job and life skills.
The Sociology Department consists of ten tenured and tenure track faculty and additional part-time faculty with a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate education for a diverse student body. Course delivery involves traditional on-campus courses, and for certain sections, web-streaming of lectures. Sequenced courses in sociological methods and social theory are at the heart of the major. Service learning and engagement with the diverse local communities are valued. Faculty also have active programs in research, writing, and grant administration.
The Department of Sociology is one of eleven departments and programs in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (www.csuchico.edu/bss/). California State University, Chico, is a mid-size state university which draws students from both the immediate service area in the northern part of California, and from across the state (www.csuchico.edu/soci/).
Closing Date:
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.
How to Apply:
All applicants must complete the Application for Academic Employment Form, which is available on-line at http://www. csuchico.edu/faaf/documents/FacultyEmplApp.pdf to be submitted with curriculum vitae or resume, complete set of official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching excellence, and letter of interest by post to:
Dr. Liahna Gordon, Search Committee Chair
Department of Sociology
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0445
Email: legordon@csuchico.edu
An annual security report disclosing crime statistics for California State University, Chico can be obtained by contacting the Chico State University Police Department (530-898-5555) or by accessing the following website: www.csuchico.edu/up/clery_report.shtml
Necessary background investigations will be completed on finalists. Those could include, but are not limited to, processing of fingerprints through the Department of Justice and FBI, and degree and license verification.
For disability related accommodations please call ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
CSU, Chico is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.
The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
The University California State University, Chico is a fully accredited, state-supported member of a 23-campus CSU system. The university is a residential campus serving a diverse student body of approximately 16,000.
Founded in 1887, CSU, Chico offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the Colleges of Behavioral and Social Sciences; Communication and Education; Computer Science, Engineering and Construction Management; Humanities and Fine Arts; Natural Sciences; Business; and, Agriculture.
As a comprehensive university serving Northern California and other regions nationally and internationally, our first priority is the education of our students. We are committed to assisting students in their search for knowledge and understanding and to prepare them with the attitudes, skills and habits of lifelong learning in order to assume responsibility in a democratic community and global society.
The Community:
With a population of nearly 110,000, Chico is located in the Sacramento Valley near the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. It is 180 miles northeast of San Francisco and 90 miles north of Sacramento and offers a reasonable cost of living compared to metropolitan areas.
Chico retains the charm of a small town while offering medical services, excellent public and private schools, and many cultural and recreational activities. The city’s Bidwell Park, one of the largest municipal parks, extends from the city center along a creek deep into the foothills and surrounding canyons. For more: www.csuchico.edu/pa/chico-facts.shtml