Post by dianeur on Sept 3, 2016 12:58:47 GMT -5
Sociology & Anthropology: Assistant Professor of Sociology - 000359
The Department of Sociology & Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level to begin August 2017. We seek a candidate with a strong commitment to high quality research and undergraduate education and primary expertise in environmental sociology. Substantive areas of expertise and study are open, and we welcome national and/or international areas of focus for research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds and will be expected to teach introduction to sociology; research methods or sociological theory; and advanced courses in their areas of expertise. The teaching load is 2/3 with small class sizes. The successful candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda and will have the opportunity to supervise undergraduate research. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Sociology or be ABD with an anticipated completion by July 31, 2017.
Applicants should visit richmond.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=815, click "Apply Now" and submit a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), a description of current and planned research programs, and a current curriculum vita. Applicants will also be asked to submit electronically the names of three references who will receive an automated email asking them to submit their reference letter to this website. At least one of the three letters of recommendation should address teaching effectiveness or potential. Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment. Candidates must be academically qualified to teach and must meet all other position requirements at the time of selection. For more information on the Department of Sociology & Anthropology, see socanth.richmond.edu/. Please direct all inquiries about this position to Dr. Jeffrey Hass, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, University of Richmond, VA 23173 (jhass@richmond.edu).