Assistant Professor, Urban Studies and Sociology

Posting Details
Position Information

Position Title
Assistant Professor, Urban Studies and Sociology

Job Description Summary
The Urban Studies Program at Barnard College, Columbia University invites applications for a tenure track assistant or advanced assistant professor with a joint appointment in the Sociology Department beginning in fall 2019. We seek an urban sociologist with a focus on the United States or the US in global context. Preferred specializations include race, ethnicity, migration, and/or space. Candidates must have a PhD in Sociology or related discipline by the start date, should have a promising research agenda and record of scholarship, and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching. Responsibilities include teaching courses in urban sociology, research methods and related fields; an active research agenda; student advising; and faculty service.
Applicants should include a cover letter describing research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and names and email addresses of three academic references who will be asked to upload their letters when the application is complete. We also encourage candidates to include a brief statement detailing their past experiences with, or future plans for, advancing diversity, equity and inclusion through their research, teaching and/or service. Applications should be submitted to http://careers.barnard.edu/postings/3614. For questions about the position, please contact Gergely Baics, co-director, at gbaics@barnard.edu.
Review of applications will begin on October 1 and continue until the position is filled.
Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. We especially encourage women and candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.


Type of Position
Faculty

Department
Urban Studies

Full or Part Time
Full Time


Position Summary Information

Essential Duties Summary
Responsibilities include teaching courses in urban sociology, research methods and related fields; an active research agenda; student advising; and faculty service.


Required Qualification Summary

Candidates must have a PhD in Sociology or related discipline by the start date, should have a promising research agenda and record of scholarship, and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Preferred Qualification Summary
Preferred specializations include race, ethnicity, migration, and/or space.



Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement
Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.


Open Date
07/05/2018

Open Until Filled
Yes

Additional Information
Applicants should include a cover letter describing research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and names and email addresses of three academic references who will be asked to upload their letters when the application is complete. We also encourage candidates to include a brief statement detailing their past experiences with, or future plans for, advancing diversity, equity and inclusion through their research, teaching and/or service. Applications should be submitted to http://careers.barnard.edu/postings/3614. For questions about the position, please contact Gergely Baics, co-director, at gbaics@barnard.edu.
Review of applications will begin on October 1 and continue until the position is filled.



Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Writing Sample

Optional Documents

1. Other Document 1

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