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Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology (TT), University of Akron, POS 00001494
Position Available: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Department of Sociology, The University of Akron The Department of Sociology seeks an Assistant Professor whose research and teaching complement existing faculty strengths. Successful candidates will have expertise in Medical Sociology or the Sociology of Mental Health and be able to contribute to one of the following: Race & Ethnicity, Research Methods and Statistics, Social Inequalities, or Sociological Theory. This position carries a typical teaching load of 9 credit hours per semester. It is a full-time, tenure track (TT) position with competitive salary and benefits.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Sociology or related field. Expertise in Medical Sociology or the Sociology of Mental Health.
Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in racial/ethnic health disparities and ability to teach one or more of the following courses: Race & Ethnicity, Research Methods, Statistics, Social Inequality, or Sociological Theory.
Application Instructions: To apply for this position, you must complete an on-line application and attach (1) a cover letter that describes your qualifications and experience with reference to the required and preferred qualifications; (2) a curriculum vitae that includes contact information for three references; (3) a brief statement of teaching philosophy and experience; and (4) teaching evaluations if available.
Apply through the link below. After submission of your application, return to the "My Activities" link and upload the required documents under the My Cover Letters and Attachments section. For assistance with your application or attachments please call 330-972-7089.
Date of Appointment: A full-time contract with competitive salary and benefits will be offered, commencing August 22, 2022.
About the Department: The Department of Sociology is home to a group of diverse and dynamic faculty who are passionate about creative, community-oriented experiential learning that promotes social justice and students’ well-being. We are in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences and we have six full-time faculty members as well as two tenure-track faculty members who hold joint appointments with the Department of Criminal Justice Studies. The department offers an undergraduate B.A. degree and minor in Sociology, programmatic concentrations in (a) Health and (b) Social Justice, and certificates in Social Science Research Methods and Conflict Management. We also are one of several departments in the university that offer an online BA degree. As a department we emphasize hands-on, experiential learning, and promote undergraduate research. (https://www.uakron.edu/sociology)
About the University: The university is a comprehensive, state-assisted university with over 17,000 students from 45 U.S. states and 80 countries. They are a culturally diverse group and they come from a broad economic spectrum. UA offers more than 200 undergraduate, master’s doctoral and law degree programs. UA is home to the EX[L] Center which supports and promotes excellence in experiential and service-based teaching. The Department of Sociology has deep connection with the EX[L] Center.
Apply to: For complete details and to apply visit: www.uakron.edu/jobs, Job #13002.
Review of applications will begin on October 1st, 2021, and applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. If you have questions, please contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Juan Xi (jx@uakron.edu).
The University of Akron is an equal education and employment institution. It is the policy of this institution that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any individual in employment or in its programs or activities at The University of Akron because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status or status as a veteran.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of Akron, as an equal education and employment institution, is committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified individuals in its education programs or activities, including applicants for admissions or employment, will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status or status as a veteran. To further this commitment, the University complies with state and federal laws which prohibit discrimination. Questions or concerns about the administration of this commitment can be directed to the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office (uakron.edu/hr/eeoaa).
The University also strives to provide an environment free from the negative impacts of gender-based discrimination and harassment as prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. Questions about Title IX can be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education or both. For more information on Title IX at the University of Akron, including how to contact the Title IX Coordinator, how to file a complaint under Title IX with the University or the Title IX process at the University of Akron, please visit the University’s Title IX page at uakron.edu/title-ix/at-uakron
Position Available: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Department of Sociology, The University of Akron The Department of Sociology seeks an Assistant Professor whose research and teaching complement existing faculty strengths. Successful candidates will have expertise in Medical Sociology or the Sociology of Mental Health and be able to contribute to one of the following: Race & Ethnicity, Research Methods and Statistics, Social Inequalities, or Sociological Theory. This position carries a typical teaching load of 9 credit hours per semester. It is a full-time, tenure track (TT) position with competitive salary and benefits.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Sociology or related field. Expertise in Medical Sociology or the Sociology of Mental Health.
Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in racial/ethnic health disparities and ability to teach one or more of the following courses: Race & Ethnicity, Research Methods, Statistics, Social Inequality, or Sociological Theory.
Application Instructions: To apply for this position, you must complete an on-line application and attach (1) a cover letter that describes your qualifications and experience with reference to the required and preferred qualifications; (2) a curriculum vitae that includes contact information for three references; (3) a brief statement of teaching philosophy and experience; and (4) teaching evaluations if available.
Apply through the link below. After submission of your application, return to the "My Activities" link and upload the required documents under the My Cover Letters and Attachments section. For assistance with your application or attachments please call 330-972-7089.
Date of Appointment: A full-time contract with competitive salary and benefits will be offered, commencing August 22, 2022.
About the Department: The Department of Sociology is home to a group of diverse and dynamic faculty who are passionate about creative, community-oriented experiential learning that promotes social justice and students’ well-being. We are in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences and we have six full-time faculty members as well as two tenure-track faculty members who hold joint appointments with the Department of Criminal Justice Studies. The department offers an undergraduate B.A. degree and minor in Sociology, programmatic concentrations in (a) Health and (b) Social Justice, and certificates in Social Science Research Methods and Conflict Management. We also are one of several departments in the university that offer an online BA degree. As a department we emphasize hands-on, experiential learning, and promote undergraduate research. (https://www.uakron.edu/sociology)
About the University: The university is a comprehensive, state-assisted university with over 17,000 students from 45 U.S. states and 80 countries. They are a culturally diverse group and they come from a broad economic spectrum. UA offers more than 200 undergraduate, master’s doctoral and law degree programs. UA is home to the EX[L] Center which supports and promotes excellence in experiential and service-based teaching. The Department of Sociology has deep connection with the EX[L] Center.
Apply to: For complete details and to apply visit: www.uakron.edu/jobs, Job #13002.
Review of applications will begin on October 1st, 2021, and applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. If you have questions, please contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Juan Xi (jx@uakron.edu).
The University of Akron is an equal education and employment institution. It is the policy of this institution that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any individual in employment or in its programs or activities at The University of Akron because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status or status as a veteran.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of Akron, as an equal education and employment institution, is committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified individuals in its education programs or activities, including applicants for admissions or employment, will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status or status as a veteran. To further this commitment, the University complies with state and federal laws which prohibit discrimination. Questions or concerns about the administration of this commitment can be directed to the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office (uakron.edu/hr/eeoaa).
The University also strives to provide an environment free from the negative impacts of gender-based discrimination and harassment as prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. Questions about Title IX can be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education or both. For more information on Title IX at the University of Akron, including how to contact the Title IX Coordinator, how to file a complaint under Title IX with the University or the Title IX process at the University of Akron, please visit the University’s Title IX page at uakron.edu/title-ix/at-uakron