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Assistant Professor of Sociology

Employer
McPherson College
Location
Kansas, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Dec 15, 2021

McPherson College’s Department of Behavioral Sciences invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology, beginning August 2022. The position includes curriculum development and teaching responsibilities for courses such as Social Theory, Marriage and Family, Correctional Institutions, Police and Law Enforcement, Social Gerontology, Deviant Behavior, and Parent-Child Relations. Additional responsibilities include supervising undergraduate research, advising behavioral science majors, working collaboratively in a small department, committee participation, course and program assessment, and service.

Located in central Kansas, McPherson College is a private, residential, liberal arts college of 800 students, of which 75 are currently psychology or sociology majors. McPherson College is an Honor Roll member of the Great Colleges to Work For, scoring in each of the past seven years at an exemplary level in regards to job satisfaction, work/life balance, teaching environment, professional/career development, tenure clarity & process, collaborative governance, supervisor or department chair relationship, respect & appreciation, confidence in senior leadership, compensation & benefits, and facilities, workplace & security.

The ideal candidate will possess:

  1. A doctoral degree in sociology or related field
  2. Experience teaching or learning in a small, liberal arts college environment
  3. A demonstrated dedication to excellence in teaching at the post-secondary level and a desire to develop innovative learning experiences
  4. A desire to participate collaboratively in the development of course and program curricula and the achievement of program goals and outcomes
  5. Strong written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Credentials

  1. A master’s degree in sociology or related field and a commitment to pursuing the Ph.D.

 

To apply: Complete the on-line application at https://www.mcpherson.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-sociology/.

 

McPherson College is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and people from traditionally under-represented groups. McPherson College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic that precludes a person from consideration as an individual.

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