Faculty Position in Sociology

FACULTY POSITION IN SOCIOLOGY

Truman State University

Truman State University seeks a diverse pool of applicants for a non-tenure track faculty position in Sociology to begin August 2023.

Responsibilities:  Provide classroom instruction in lower and upper division courses including research methods or sociological theory across integrated levels of our curriculum; fulfill additional faculty duties; contribute to inclusive excellence both in the department and across campus; participate in departmental activities including student recruitment; and perform other regular service to the University and community.

Required Qualifications:  Requires a Ph.D. in Sociology; ABD status (with Masters in Sociology) will be considered with Ph.D. completion scheduled by December 2023.

Applicants will be evaluated on:

• academic qualifications,
• compatibility with department needs,
• teaching background or the potential for teaching introductory sociology, a research design/ data analysis and report writing sequence, sociological theory, social problems, structured inequalities, global sociology, and advanced seminars,
• evidence of teaching effectiveness, including potential for developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in undergraduates,
• evidence of commitment to liberal arts education, including but not limited to interest and background in interdisciplinary and/or cross-disciplinary teaching, experience supporting diversity and inclusion,
• potential to contribute to interdisciplinary majors or minors such as Social Issues Advocacy, African and African Diaspora Studies, or Women and Gender Studies, and
• strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Compensation and Rank:  Rank for this position with PhD in hand is Assistant Professor and salary is $48,500; with MA and ABD status, is Instructor and salary is $43,680.  The benefits package includes health insurance, retirement contributions, and reimbursed assistance for moving expenses.   

Program: Sociology is located in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice Studies that is part of the School of Social & Cultural Studies.  The department has 7 full-time faculty members and approximately 54 undergraduate Sociology/Anthropology majors and 49 minors. The department also offers courses in Truman’s core curriculum.  For more information about the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice Studies, please visit http://www.truman.edu/majors-programs/academic-departments/about-the-sociology-anthropology-justice-systems-department/

The University: Truman State University is home to a vibrant educational community. The approximately 4,000 students who make up its student body are well prepared for the challenging academics in a supportive environment. More than 20 percent engage in significant undergraduate research and creative projects. Most gain leadership experience and nearly half go on to graduate or professional school within a year of earning a degree.

Founded in 1867, Truman is known for its focus on student learning and outcomes and places an emphasis on high-impact experiences such as internships, research and study abroad opportunities. Truman has the highest overall graduation rate among the state’s public colleges and universities. For more than two decades, Truman has been recognized as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest regional category by U.S. News & World Report, and Washington Monthly consistently ranks Truman as one of the best master’s universities in the nation. For more information regarding additional rankings and acknowledgments, visit truman.edu/about.

The Community: Located in northeast Missouri, Kirksville is a cultural and economic hub in the region. In addition to being the home of Truman, Kirksville is the birthplace of osteopathic medicine and features a medical school, dental school and community college, and the Kirksville School District is consistently recognized for academic excellence. The community takes pride in several annual events including the Round Barn Blues Festival and the FLATS Trail Half-Marathon. The charming downtown area features an arts center, as well as several local shops and restaurants. It is also the site of numerous community events including the Red, White and Blue Festival in the summer and the Red Barn Arts and Craft Festival each fall. Just a few minutes outside of town is beautiful Thousand Hills State Park with hiking and biking opportunities surrounding the 700-acre Forest Lake. Kirksville offers easy access by car to Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago and Des Moines. Daily flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to St. Louis provide quick access to one of the Midwest’s major metropolitan areas. More information about Kirksville can be found at visitkirksville.com.

Application: The School of Social and Cultural Studies coordinates the application process. Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. 

Completed applications must include a letter of application that clearly addresses the qualifications and evaluative criteria listed above; statement of scholarly activity interests; statement of teaching philosophy that includes the candidate’s commitment to inclusive excellence, the liberal arts and sciences, and student development; writing sample; current curriculum vitae; official or unofficial graduate college transcripts; names and contact information for 3 references.  Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Brian Ott, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice Studies, bott@truman.edu.

Review of applications will begin on March 3, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. If hired, applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, official graduate transcripts, or documentation of degrees if transcripts are not available. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.

Truman State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.  Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.  In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, Truman State does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its program or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.  Direct inquiries to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354 and titleix@truman.edu.

Truman State is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.  To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101,  100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO  63501, 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu.