Assistant Professor of Sociology

Augustana University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Sociology, beginning Fall 2023. Successful applicants must have the teaching, research, and administrative capacity to collaborate on the development of a new critical Criminal Justice major.  They should be broadly prepared to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate criminal justice courses, including intro to criminal justice, criminal procedure, policing, and corrections, as well as direct student internships.  Secondary teaching and research experience in statistics, race/ethnicity, Native American Studies, or social policy is preferred.

Augustana prides itself on excellent in-person classroom instruction, thus the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students in a liberal arts environment. The load for this position is 3-1-3; three courses per semester plus one course during our January term.

Qualifications:  Completed Ph.D. in sociology required by September 1, 2023. Evidence of teaching excellence and a productive research agenda is expected. 

Interacting with students, faculty, and administration with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and shared governance must be top values of the candidate.

Application Procedure: Priority will be given to applications received by September 16. Please submit a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of graduate transcripts, a completed Augustana University employment application statement of diversity, names and contact information for three professional references electronically to: humanresources@augie.edu. Official website: www.augie.edu. Department representatives will be available to meet with interested candidates at American Sociological Association meetings.  Please contact Dr. Spencier Ciaralli (spencier.ciaralli@augie.edu) to schedule meeting. 

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.