Post by GlobalSoc on Oct 13, 2021 21:11:55 GMT -5
Budget Title ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (10 MONTHS)
Campus Title Assistant Professor - Sociology
School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of
Department Sociology/Anthropology
Faculty Sub-Type FT Faculty
Salary Level A5
Salary Range High 50's
Position Effort Full-Time
Is this a temporary position? No
Position Summary
SUNY Cortland is an engaged learning community that is committed to promoting a diversity of thought and experience. We believe that an equitable, inclusive and diverse campus and curriculum are critical to our educational mission. Tenure-track faculty contribute to the College’s values of inclusive excellence through outstanding teaching, research and/or scholarship, service to the department and college, and by providing academic advisement and mentoring to/for all students. Faculty are expected to maintain a routine presence on campus to support our Campus Values of Focusing on the Students, Integrity, and Intellectual Life and serve our Campus Priorities of Academic Excellence, Transformational Education, Well-being, and the Maximization of Resources.
The Department of Sociology/Anthropology has a large and vibrant undergraduate program. When students explore sociology and anthropology at SUNY Cortland, they’ll immerse themselves in the study of the human condition. They’ll examine how societies and cultures are formed and how they shape and are shaped by human behavior. Students develop analytical, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills that are vital in any walk of life. Classes are small, led by faculty who are eager to help students succeed. Students have opportunities for independent research, internships, fieldwork, study abroad and service-learning will let them put classroom theory to the test in the real world. In a rapidly changing world, students will obtain a liberal arts education that fosters versatility in the world of work and good citizenship.
The list of career paths the department prepares students for is long and diverse. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers as educators, law enforcers, human service professionals, cultural resource managers, researchers, attorneys, human rights advocates, and more. The skills we impart are transferable across numerous fields.
Teaching:
Teaching load is three courses per semester and office hours as appropriate. Expect to offer courses regularly in sociological methods and/or gender, as well as other courses that contribute to the undergraduate sociology curriculum. Contribute to the college’s general education program and to SUNY Cortland’s commitment to Transformational Education. The teaching load is three courses (two preparations) per semester.
Advisement:
Advise 25-40 undergraduate majors in the Sociology/Anthropology department.
Scholarship:
Maintain an active professional, research and publication agenda.
Service: Contribute to the department, school and university missions through active service on committees and/or collegiate participation in campus governance and community life.
Work with Students: Demonstrate a commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds and a desire to improve access to higher education for all student regardless of background.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Reports to the academic department chair
Works closely with department faculty
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in sociology or a closely related field by time of appointment.
Evidence of the ability and/or potential to offer courses, firmly grounded in a sociological perspective, in the following fields: research methods, and/or gender.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience and/or interest in teaching courses in the areas of social movements, religion, medical sociology, immigration/migration, or indigenous studies
Relevant teaching experience at the college level
Evidence of commitment to excellence in teaching and advising
Evidence of scholarly publication and an established research agenda
EEO Statement
The State University of New York College at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.
Campus Title Assistant Professor - Sociology
School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of
Department Sociology/Anthropology
Faculty Sub-Type FT Faculty
Salary Level A5
Salary Range High 50's
Position Effort Full-Time
Is this a temporary position? No
SUNY Cortland is an engaged learning community that is committed to promoting a diversity of thought and experience. We believe that an equitable, inclusive and diverse campus and curriculum are critical to our educational mission. Tenure-track faculty contribute to the College’s values of inclusive excellence through outstanding teaching, research and/or scholarship, service to the department and college, and by providing academic advisement and mentoring to/for all students. Faculty are expected to maintain a routine presence on campus to support our Campus Values of Focusing on the Students, Integrity, and Intellectual Life and serve our Campus Priorities of Academic Excellence, Transformational Education, Well-being, and the Maximization of Resources.
The Department of Sociology/Anthropology has a large and vibrant undergraduate program. When students explore sociology and anthropology at SUNY Cortland, they’ll immerse themselves in the study of the human condition. They’ll examine how societies and cultures are formed and how they shape and are shaped by human behavior. Students develop analytical, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills that are vital in any walk of life. Classes are small, led by faculty who are eager to help students succeed. Students have opportunities for independent research, internships, fieldwork, study abroad and service-learning will let them put classroom theory to the test in the real world. In a rapidly changing world, students will obtain a liberal arts education that fosters versatility in the world of work and good citizenship.
The list of career paths the department prepares students for is long and diverse. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers as educators, law enforcers, human service professionals, cultural resource managers, researchers, attorneys, human rights advocates, and more. The skills we impart are transferable across numerous fields.
Major Responsibilities
Teaching load is three courses per semester and office hours as appropriate. Expect to offer courses regularly in sociological methods and/or gender, as well as other courses that contribute to the undergraduate sociology curriculum. Contribute to the college’s general education program and to SUNY Cortland’s commitment to Transformational Education. The teaching load is three courses (two preparations) per semester.
Advisement:
Advise 25-40 undergraduate majors in the Sociology/Anthropology department.
Scholarship:
Maintain an active professional, research and publication agenda.
Service: Contribute to the department, school and university missions through active service on committees and/or collegiate participation in campus governance and community life.
Work with Students: Demonstrate a commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds and a desire to improve access to higher education for all student regardless of background.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Reports to the academic department chair
Works closely with department faculty
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in sociology or a closely related field by time of appointment.
Evidence of the ability and/or potential to offer courses, firmly grounded in a sociological perspective, in the following fields: research methods, and/or gender.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience and/or interest in teaching courses in the areas of social movements, religion, medical sociology, immigration/migration, or indigenous studies
Relevant teaching experience at the college level
Evidence of commitment to excellence in teaching and advising
Evidence of scholarly publication and an established research agenda
EEO Statement
The State University of New York College at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.
Job Close Date 10.18.2021