Job Summary
The position is needed to maintain a high quality training experience for students in Psychology and Sociology, relative to statistics and research.
This is a 9-month appointment with summer teaching opportunities when available.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to : Teach various undergraduate / graduate level courses of sociology and related area(s) Advise and mentor undergraduate / graduate students.
Maintain creative / scholarly activity such as publications and research. Facilitate student research in Sociology and related area(s) Assist the Department Head with recruitment, retention, and graduation of sociology and psychology majors.
Assist with curriculum reviews and analysis in the department / college / university. Attend convocations, commencements, and participate in other official University functions when requested.
Other related duties as assigned by the Department Head.
Qualifications
Minimum : Candidate must possess a Ph.D. degree in Sociology from an accredited college of university. ABD candidates considered provided completion of degree before time of appointment A commitment to the academic achievement of a racially, ethnically and culturally diverse student populations is required.
Evidence of, or potential for, scholarly research, and publications and presentations is required.The ideal candidate is expected to teach courses in the core areas of sociology and in their area of expertise or specialization.
Knowledge of statistical software such as SPSS, NVivo or MAXQDA, STATA and SAS etc. required Preferred : Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence, potential to secure external funding and specialization or training in the following : Medical Sociology, Environmental Sociology, Digital Sociology, Social Stratification / Social Inequality
Supplemental Information
Applications without the following will not be considered complete.Cover LetterResumeTranscript(s) Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.