Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology
- Employer
- Wesleyan University
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Posted
- Jan 25, 2021
- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Art History, Humanities, Classics, Philosophy, Religion, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Sociology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse,
energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and
practical idealism go hand in hand.
Position Details
Wesleyan University’s Department of Sociology invites applicants for a one-year, full-time position at the Visiting Assistant Professor (w/completed Ph.D.) or Visiting Instructor level, beginning fall 2021. Fields of specialization are open, but applicants should be prepared to teach Introductory Sociology as well as topical courses in their area of specialization. Applicants should also have a demonstrated competence in and commitment to undergraduate teaching. Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college with strong support for teaching and research. The position carries a 3/2 teaching load.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD required.
Special Instructions To Applicants
A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of current research, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, sample syllabi, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college’s commitment to fostering an inclusive community, as well as their experience working with individuals from historically marginalized or underserved groups. Applicants will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation.
Additional Information
Applications completed by March 30 will receive full consideration. Please contact department chair Greg Goldberg at ggoldberg@wesleyan.edu if you have questions about the application process. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Note for Interfolio users:
We gladly accept letters of recommendation from Interfolio. From your Interfolio account, please use the “web delivery” method to upload your letters directly to our online application.
For further instructions, look here: http://product-help.interfolio.com/m/27438/l/266289-confidential-letter-uploads-to-online-application-systems
Position Details
Wesleyan University’s Department of Sociology invites applicants for a one-year, full-time position at the Visiting Assistant Professor (w/completed Ph.D.) or Visiting Instructor level, beginning fall 2021. Fields of specialization are open, but applicants should be prepared to teach Introductory Sociology as well as topical courses in their area of specialization. Applicants should also have a demonstrated competence in and commitment to undergraduate teaching. Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college with strong support for teaching and research. The position carries a 3/2 teaching load.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD required.
Special Instructions To Applicants
A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of current research, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, sample syllabi, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college’s commitment to fostering an inclusive community, as well as their experience working with individuals from historically marginalized or underserved groups. Applicants will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation.
Additional Information
Applications completed by March 30 will receive full consideration. Please contact department chair Greg Goldberg at ggoldberg@wesleyan.edu if you have questions about the application process. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Note for Interfolio users:
We gladly accept letters of recommendation from Interfolio. From your Interfolio account, please use the “web delivery” method to upload your letters directly to our online application.
For further instructions, look here: http://product-help.interfolio.com/m/27438/l/266289-confidential-letter-uploads-to-online-application-systems
Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504, or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Alison Williams, Vice President for Equity & Inclusion/ Title IX Officer, 860-685-3927, awilliams@wesleyan.edu.