Job Title
Assistant Professor
Division
Divison of Academic Affairs
Department
Department of Sociology
Position Category
Faculty
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Salary Range
$75,000 / year
Fund Source
State Support
Job Summary
Candidate will teach courses as per Morgan contract; generally 4 courses per semester with a possible reduced load in the first two years; conduct research; advise students and serve on committees in the department. In addition, the candidate will have advanced research skills preferably in qualititative methodology, and substantitive research in race, gender, class, collective action and public sociology.
Job Duties
1. Teach four courses per semester.
2. Serve on at least one departmental committee
3. Submit at least one professional paper for publication annually
4. Present one paper at a professional conference annually
5. Serve as advisor for at lease 6 undergraduate students
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics
Knowledge of sociological theory and practice. Knowledge of sociological methods, either quantitative or qualitative or both. Teaching experience at the undergraduate level required, graduate level optional. Ability and desire to mentor minority students
Required Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Sociology or Anthropology from an accredited tertiary institution.
Professional publications, teaching experience, experience mentoring of underserved populations.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Research interests compatible with the department’s concentrations. Evidence of a defined research agenda.
