Winona State University (Minnesota) -- One-year VAP

[WSU-Minnesota]

Sociology (Instructor/Assistant Professor)
Fixed Term (9 Month Appointment)

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled; Review begins February 7, 2020

RANK/TITLE: Instructor or Assistant Professor

SALARY: Commensurate w/ Experience

APPOINTMENT DATE: August 2020

Responsibilities:

• Teaching four courses (12 credits) each semester.
• Teach introductory-level sociology courses, courses in aging/health or political sociology/social movements, and other sociology courses per departmental needs.
• Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement.
• 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.

Required Qualifications, Minimum:

• ABD in Sociology by date of appointment
• Experience teaching at a college level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Sociology by date of appointment.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Demonstrated interest in either aging/health or in political sociology/social movements.
• Experience teaching introductory-level sociology courses and courses in aging/health or political sociology/social movements.
• Record of graduate coursework supporting prospective teaching assignments.
• Record of research supporting prospective teaching assignments.
• Relevant non-academic experience.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to integrate technology to enhance teaching.

Other Requirements

A complete online application will include:

1. A cover letter which addresses the qualifications listed previously;
2. Curriculum Vitae;
3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., quantitative summary of student teaching evaluations).
4. Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate);
5. Contact Information for 3 references, with email addresses and telephone numbers

About

About Winona State University: Founded in 1858, Winona State University (WSU) is the oldest member of the Minnesota State System of colleges and universities. Today WSU serves approximately 8,000 students across two campuses in Winona and Rochester, Minnesota (MN). Winona State was named the second-best public institution in Minnesota by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges,” and listed among the “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review. Additionally, WSU has been named as one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys”.

Benefits Info

WSU offers a comprehensive benefit package including life, health and dental insurance, a retirement program, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, as well as a variety of other benefits as defined by the individual Collective Bargaining Agreements. See www.ifo.org/contract-benefits/contract/contract-settlement-15-17

For information on our benefits (Medical and Dental Insurance; Life Insurance; Disability and Long-Term Care; Pre-Tax Benefits; and Health and Wellness), please refer to SEGIP’s website (mn.gov/mmb/segip/index.jsp).

For information on Minnesota State’s Retirement Plan(s), please go to: www.minnstate.edu/system/hr/employees/retirement/index.html