Post by earlyretirement on Dec 20, 2017 9:50:24 GMT -5
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of Sociology - Social Justice and/or Environmental Sociology
The Department of Sociology in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Indiana University Kokomo invites applications for a full time, tenure-track, 10-month, Assistant Professor of Sociology beginning August 1, 2018. Information about the Department of Sociology can be found at: iuk.edu/sociology.
Responsibilities include teaching various undergraduate courses in Sociology. Candidates with expertise in any area of Sociology are encouraged to apply, but expertise in the Sociology of Social Justice (as defined by the applicant) and/or Environmental Sociology (as defined by the applicant) is desired. Additionally, candidates will be expected to regularly teach Introduction to Social Problems and Policies and Social Theory. The department offers BA/BS degrees in Sociology and Applied Sociology / Human Services in addition to three concentrations in Children and Families, Crime and Deviance, and Medical Sociology. Candidates that can teach courses to support the department’s concentrations and the Applied Sociology/ Human Services degree are preferred. Candidates who can teach undergraduate courses on Social Statistics and/or Research Methods are desired, but it is not a requirement. Course load will normally be three courses per semester (72% FTE). Research with undergraduates is expected and supported.
Research in Sociology (or in other closely related areas) and publications are required for promotion and tenure. Appropriate university/ professional/ community service is also required including committee work, assessment of the major, and engaging in campus initiatives to increase retention and enrollment.
Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in Sociology. Candidates with a completed PhD are preferred, although ABDs near completion of dissertation will be considered and, if hired, will have until November of the second year to earn their Ph.D. which is required for tenure. Although the review process will commence February 2nd, 2018, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at: indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/5197. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Marsha McKinley, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indiana University Kokomo, P.O. Box 9003, Kokomo, IN 46904-9003, mlmckin@iuk.edu. The application must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae outlining appropriate education and work experience, a one-page statement outlining teaching philosophy, a one-page statement outlining research agenda, unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference.
The Department of Sociology in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Indiana University Kokomo invites applications for a full time, tenure-track, 10-month, Assistant Professor of Sociology beginning August 1, 2018. Information about the Department of Sociology can be found at: iuk.edu/sociology.
Responsibilities include teaching various undergraduate courses in Sociology. Candidates with expertise in any area of Sociology are encouraged to apply, but expertise in the Sociology of Social Justice (as defined by the applicant) and/or Environmental Sociology (as defined by the applicant) is desired. Additionally, candidates will be expected to regularly teach Introduction to Social Problems and Policies and Social Theory. The department offers BA/BS degrees in Sociology and Applied Sociology / Human Services in addition to three concentrations in Children and Families, Crime and Deviance, and Medical Sociology. Candidates that can teach courses to support the department’s concentrations and the Applied Sociology/ Human Services degree are preferred. Candidates who can teach undergraduate courses on Social Statistics and/or Research Methods are desired, but it is not a requirement. Course load will normally be three courses per semester (72% FTE). Research with undergraduates is expected and supported.
Research in Sociology (or in other closely related areas) and publications are required for promotion and tenure. Appropriate university/ professional/ community service is also required including committee work, assessment of the major, and engaging in campus initiatives to increase retention and enrollment.
Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in Sociology. Candidates with a completed PhD are preferred, although ABDs near completion of dissertation will be considered and, if hired, will have until November of the second year to earn their Ph.D. which is required for tenure. Although the review process will commence February 2nd, 2018, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at: indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/5197. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Marsha McKinley, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indiana University Kokomo, P.O. Box 9003, Kokomo, IN 46904-9003, mlmckin@iuk.edu. The application must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae outlining appropriate education and work experience, a one-page statement outlining teaching philosophy, a one-page statement outlining research agenda, unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference.