Assistant Professor of Sociology

Assistant Professor of Sociology

Personnel Status: PIN/Faculty
Department: Behavior Sciences and Human Services
Open Date: July 26, 2021
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Responsibilities: The Department of Behavioral Sciences and Human Services seeks to fill a tenure track position in the Sociology Program to begin August 2021.  

Responsibilities include teaching twelve (12) undergraduate hours (4 courses) per semester; engages in multiple service related activities such as student advising mentoring and service at the departmental, school, college, professional, and community levels; and actively engages in scholarly or creative activities. 

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Sociology or a closely related field required. Applicants should be strongly committed to excellence in teaching, student advising, and student mentoring.  Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level, evidence of academic scholarship and research, ability/potential to publish in peer-reviewed academic journals, the potential for securing external grants, and evidence of building community partnerships. An interest in Comparative Sociology, especially as it relates to the Family, Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Politics would be an asset. Experience in teaching statistics and/or data analysis will also be considered. 

Conditions of Employment: Offer of employment is contingent upon successfully completing a due diligence background check and credential verification. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986).

APPLICATION: Interested and qualified applicants should go to https://bowiestate.peopleadmin.com/ to apply online. Paper application submissions will not be considered.

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