Winona State University (MN): TT, Methods; due 12/07/18

[WSU-Minnesota]

Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota is searching for a probationary (tenure-track) Assistant Professor to begin August, 2019. Review of applications will start on December 7th, 2018.

www.governmentjobs.com/careers/winona/jobs/2257945/sociology-assistant-professor

Responsibilities

• Teaching four courses (12 credits) each semester
• Teach introductory sociology courses and courses in social research methods. The incumbent would be expected to teach courses that would include, but are not limited to Introduction to Sociology (SOC 150), Introduction to Social Research (SOC 376), and other sociology courses per departmental needs
• Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field
• Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities
• Contribute to student growth and development including student advising
• Support Winona State University's mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve. Provide service to the university and community including the program, department, college, university and greater community.
• Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Sociology
• Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant teaching experience at the college level
• Evidence of quality college-level teaching
• Experience teaching courses, including introductory sociology and introductory social research methods
• Experience teaching upper-division sociology courses currently offered at WSU
• Record of graduate coursework supporting prospective teaching assignments
• Record of research supporting prospective teaching assignments
• Relevant non-academic and/or professional experience
• Leadership abilities
• Effective communication skills
• Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review begins December 7, 2018

APPLICATION MATERIALS: In addition to completing the online application, please attach the following to your application: 1) A cover letter addressing how you meet the responsibilities and qualifications; 2) Resume/CV; 3) Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); and 4) a list of at least 3 references, with addresses and telephone numbers. If you have questions regarding your application, please contact Lori Mikl, Director of Affirmative Action/Equity & Legal Affairs, Winona State University at [e-mail] or [phone].

APPOINTMENT DATE: August 19, 2019

RANK: Assistant Professor

SALARY: Commensurate w/ Experience

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Probationary/Tenure-Track (9 month appointment)

POSITION AVAILABLE PENDING BUDGETARY APPROVAL.

NOTICES:

• All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.
• If hired, official transcript(s) must be provided to Human Resources prior to first duty day.
• Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty organization (IFO) which can be found at www.ifo.org/contract-benefits/contract/contract-settlement-15-17/
• In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to Minnesota State College and Universities vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.
• Persons writing letters of reference should be advised of Minnesota's open record law which can make such letters available to applicants upon request.

Winona State University is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. An equal opportunity educator and employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

[WSU-Minnesota]

Just a little more information about this position:

Teaching load is 4-4, including lower- and upper-division courses; at most three different course preps per semester. New probationary faculty members get one course release in their first year. We're expecting that would be taken in the fall semester.

Salaries are governed by our union contract, available at the "IFO" (Inter Faculty Organization) website . Look for "ARTICLE 11 SALARIES" starting on page 24. In our current contract, appointments at the rank of "Assistant Professor" in the next fiscal year will have a minimum salary of $57,407.

[ABD]

WSU-Minnesota Do they consider applications from ABDs with firm graduation dates?

[WSU-Minnesota]

Nov 21, 2018 14:58:55 GMT -5 ABD said:

WSU-Minnesota Do they consider applications from ABDs with firm graduation dates?

Yes, ABDs with firm graduation dates will receive full consideration. I would encourage you to apply.

Here's some Winona State University calendar information. I will also include this in the "status" thread once that has been created.

• 12/07/18: Application deadline for full consideration. 
• 12/10/18: Finals week begins. 
• 12/19/18: Last official "duty day" of the Fall 2018 semester. 
• 01/14/19: Classes resume, first day of Spring 2019 semester.