Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Sociology of Race and Ethnic Relations

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.


Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Department of Cultural, Environmental, and Global Studies (CEGS) at Salve Regina University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology position starting September 1, 2022. We seek a colleague with expertise and interest in teaching, research and advising undergraduates in a joint Sociology/Anthropology major and with specialization in race and ethnic relations. Secondary areas of teaching and research interest in urban/rural sociology, quantitative methods, environmental sociology and immigration are also encouraged. Our curriculum is aligned with the mission of Salve Regina University that prioritizes social justice, stewardship of the earth, and principled problem-solving.

The department offers majors in Sociology/Anthropology, Environmental Studies, and Global Studies and administers minors in these fields and in Food Studies and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. With an emphasis on interdisciplinarity, department members teach courses to all CEGS majors in our integrated departmental core curriculum, the University's honors program, and its First-Year Seminar program.

The successful candidate will teach departmental courses in The Sociological Imagination, Race and Ethnic Relations, and Social Theory and develop courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Department members are expected to sustain a program of scholarship in the field. There are opportunities to develop and lead short-term study abroad courses and to collaborate on projects and participatory action research with colleagues, students, and community partners. All faculty members mentor and advise students in the major. The teaching load is 3/3 with additional commitments to scholarship and service.


Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in Sociology earned prior to start date and strong undergraduate teaching experience is required.
• We will prioritize candidates with interest in community engaged teaching and scholarship and with a commitment to social justice.

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including:

• health and dental coverage
• life insurance
• long-term disability
• 403B plan
• tuition benefits and more

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve Regina's employment policies, education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant will all applicable non-discrimination laws.


Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online by providing a cover letter, resume, teaching philosophy, and the contact information for three professional references from whom the search committee may request letters of recommendation. Salve Regina University, as a comprehensive Mercy, Catholic University, welcomes people of all beliefs and encourages students to work for a world that is harmonious, just, and merciful. In your cover letter, please highlight how your teaching, scholarship, leadership, and service might serve to support the University's mission and its commitment to diversity, dialogue, and lifelong learning. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.

The review of completed applications will begin on October 4, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

URL: www.salve.edu