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Assistant Professor of Sociology

Employer
Columbus State University
Location
Georgia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 19, 2021
Job Summary

The Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology at Columbus State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology position. Specialization within the field of sociology that includes a focus on social stratification, gender, race/ethnicity, social organization, community development, and globalization is preferred. Background in social work is also valuable. This position is available August 1, 2021.

Responsibilities

Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment or potential for excellence in teaching, advising, and mentoring students along with an active
research and service agenda. Preference will be given to candidates who can expand course offerings related to his or her specializations for the department and make use of experiential learning. Candidates who have experience with a variety of teaching methods; have knowledge of, or experience working with culturally diverse groups; and have a strong desire to incorporate undergraduate students in their research and/or service activities are preferred. Specializations are open. Normal teaching load is four classes per semester in both introductory and upperlevel sociology courses. Courses may be taught during daytime and evening hours, using a variety of modalities such as face-to-face, online, and hybrid.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Sociology. ABDs will be considered, but degree must be completed by the effective date of appointment. The ideal candidate should have college-level teaching experience, evidence of scholarly contributions to the fields of sociology and a commitment to undergraduate student research. The successful candidate will use active learning strategies, which increase student engagement in the learning process. Other qualifications include a commitment to mentoring students and collaborating with colleagues to enhance departmental research.

Required Documents to Attach

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit if selected for interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. Columbus State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to Diversity in Hiring.

Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to an offer being extended)
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  • Statement of Research
  • Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
  • Three references with emails and current telephone numbers


All applications and required documents must be submitted using Columbus State University’s online employment site and a complete packet must be submitted for full consideration. If applicable, any international transcripts must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluator prior to submission.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Ben Kamau, Interim Chair Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology, Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907; or e-mail to kamau_ben@columbusstate.edu.

Conditions of Employment

A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Please Note: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

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