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Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology

Employer
Trinity College
Location
Connecticut, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Mar 7, 2022


Position Information

Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology

Tenure Track or Non Tenure Track
Non Tenure Track

Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor

Open Date
03/07/2022

Close Date
04/15/2022

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary

The Department of Sociology at Trinity College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position with employment beginning July 1, 2022. The teaching load is 3-2. Candidates must have strong commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarly research. The successful candidate will teach the Department’s required introductory sociology course and electives in their areas of interest.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should demonstrate a critical interdisciplinary focus and potential for becoming an exceptional scholar and teacher. Ph.D. is required by date of appointment.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration please submit online a letter of interest describing qualifications, CV, sample course syllabi, and contact information for three individuals who will write letters of reference by April 15, 2022. Trinity College is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting faculty who represent the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the U.S. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Trinity is a liberal arts college located in, and deeply engaged with, Connecticut’s capital city of Hartford. Our 2,200 students come from all socio-economic, racial, religious, and ethnic backgrounds across the US, and 17 percent are international. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research.

Applicants who require an H-1B visa cannot be considered for temporary positions. Applicants for non-tenure-track, temporary positions who require sponsorship for visas other than an H-1B visa will be required to pay all costs associated with visa applications.

Trinity College requires proof of COVID19 vaccination or an approved exemption prior to beginning employment, as well as proof of a booster within 30 days of becoming eligible.

Quick Link
https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/2593

Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.

For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.

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