U Texas-Permian Basin VAP

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www.utpb.edu/services/business-affairs/human-resources/employment-opportunities/faculty-positions/sociology-visiting-lecturer-assistant-professor

For possible January 2016 or August 2016 start.



The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB) seeks to fill a one-year position at the rank of Assistant Professor (PhDs) or Lecturer (ABDs) in the department of Sociology. Candidates will teach undergraduate level Sociology courses in the Fall and Spring. A willingness to teach both face-to-face and online is required. Position is subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 requiring a background check. Interested candidates should send resumes to Dr. Craig Emmert, Chair of Social Sciences, University of Texas of the Permian Basin, 4901 E. University Blvd., Odessa, TX 79762

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Looks like this was changed from a VAP to a TT line:

www.utpb.edu/services/business-affairs/human-resources/employment-opportunities/faculty-positions/sociology

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is seeking a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning the Fall of 2016. A Ph.D. in Sociology is required. The area of specialization is open. The successful applicant will have a willingness to teach both face-to-face and online courses. The candidate is expected to teach Statistics and Research methods, as well as advise students. The successful candidate will establish an innovative and relevant research program, and participate in service to the department and the university. Please visit the University website at www.utpb.edu and the Social Science department at (http://www.utpb.edu/cas/academic-departments/social-sciences-department/sociology-program ).

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is located in the Odessa, Texas (https://www.odessa-tx.gov/index.aspx?page=1). The University is a member of the University of Texas System. Forty three percent of the 6,000 students are of Hispanic origin and the university is a Hispanic serving institution. The university attracts a diverse population of traditional and non-traditional students. The cities of Odessa and Midland comprise a population of 250,000 people and offer many cultural and recreational opportunities both locally and within driving distance. West Texas is also home to Big Bend National Park and the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, some of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the Chihuahuan Desert and the United States.

Please send letter of application, a comprehensive CV, a statement of your teaching philosophy and research interests, and the contact information for three referees to: Dr. Joanna Hadjicostandi, Sociology Program Coordinator, The University of Texas Permian Basin, 4901 East University Blvd., Odessa, TX 79762; email: [e-mail] . Review of the applications will begin January 15, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Electronic submissions are preferred.

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is committed to providing equal employment and education opportunities free from illegal discrimination and ensures this commitment to non-discrimination by informing employees and students of their rights and responsibilities, conducting fair and timely complaint investigations, and acting as an overall resource to employees and students. The University is an equal opportunity employer and employs without regard to sex, race, color national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran, or other protected classes.

The Office of Human Resources coordinates Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 that prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender and ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of a disability. Contact us at The Office of Human Resources, UT Permian Basin, 4901 East University, Mesa Building #4224, Odessa, Texas 79762, call [phone] or email at [e-mail].

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Soc program is one of the degrees partnered with Academic Partnerships to recruit online students. Online classes are compressed into 8 weeks and have no cap. Academic coaches used to help prof with grading in large sections.

academicpartnerships.com

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Phone interview this week