Post by elguta on Dec 20, 2017 17:35:55 GMT -5
The Department of Anthropology and Sociology at the University of South Dakota invites applications for a Lecturer in Sociology (nine-month, renewable) to begin August 20, 2018.
The candidate will be expected to teach Introduction to Sociology each academic year and will have the opportunity to teach other courses in his/her areas of interest. Teaching online courses may be required.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. in sociology is required. Preference will be given to applicants who can teach Race and Ethnic Minorities, Social Stratification, and/or History of Sociology.
The University emphasizes high quality teaching, active scholarship, and undergraduate participation in research. Applicants with enthusiasm and a commitment to the development of a young Department are especially welcome.
Housed in USD’s College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Anthropology and Sociology offers the BA and BS degrees in Anthropology and Sociology, as well as minors in Anthropology, Sociology, Archaeology, and Geography. Its courses support the General Education curriculum of the University, as well as such programs as Health Sciences, Medical Biology, and Native American Studies. More information about the department’s faculty and programs is available at www.usd.edu/arts-and-sciences/anthropology and www.usd.edu/arts-and-sciences/sociology.
Candidates must submit application materials online at yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Application materials should include 1) a cover letter that includes a statement of teaching interests, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) unofficial graduate transcripts, 4) contacts for three letters of recommendation, and 5) any supporting documents that the applicant may wish to provide (e.g. teaching evaluations, course syllabi, publications, etc.). Review of applications will begin January 1, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.
Salary is commensurate with experience. USD’s benefit package includes health, dental, and vision insurances as well as retirement contributions. Additional questions may be addressed to Matt Sayre, Chair, Anthropology and Sociology, 414 East Clark Street, 326 East Hall, Vermillion, SD 57069 (matthew.sayre@usd.edu).
The University of South Dakota, with a student enrollment of approximately 10,000, is the state’s flagship liberal arts university. It is located in the town of Vermillion on the bluffs of the Missouri River, 60 miles south of Sioux Falls, SD (MSA 252,000) and 35 miles northwest of Sioux City, IA (MSA 169,000). For more information about the university, visit www.usd.edu.
Housed in USD’s College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Anthropology and Sociology offers the BA and BS degrees in Anthropology and Sociology, as well as minors in Anthropology, Sociology, Archaeology, and Geography. Its courses support the General Education curriculum of the University, as well as such programs as Health Sciences, Medical Biology, and Native American Studies. More information about the department’s faculty and programs is available at www.usd.edu/arts-and-sciences/anthropology and www.usd.edu/arts-and-sciences/sociology.
Affirmative Action Statement
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Diversity Statement
The University of South Dakota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Diversity and inclusiveness are values embraced and practiced at USD. Candidates who support these values are especially encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Additional questions may be addressed to Matt Sayre, Chair, Anthropology and Sociology, 414 East Clark Street, 326 East Hall, Vermillion, SD 57069 (matthew.sayre@usd.edu).