Clinical Assistant Professor, Sociology

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Clinical Assistant Professor, Sociology

Department
Sociology

Posting Number
F220070

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/34833

Employer
State

Faculty Appointment Term
Term

Position Type
UUP Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Fiscal Year
2021-2022

Position Summary

The Department of Sociology at the University at Buffalo, SUNY, invites applications for a clinical assistant professor position (teaching faculty) beginning in the Spring 2023 term. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track but renewable term faculty (10 month) appointment, with an emphasis on teaching and advising. Initial appointment will be for a three-year term with opportunity for renewal based on performance, need, and funding.

The teaching load is four courses per semester (two or more sections of the same course is possible). The successful candidate will have a broad range of pedagogical expertise and experience. Responsibilities include teaching introductory Sociology and Criminology undergraduate courses as well as the opportunity to teach advanced electives and MS courses in Criminology. Clinical faculty will supervise students, help with recruitment of undergraduate majors and MS students, and are invited to participate in Department life through their attendance at faculty meetings, Department colloquia, and mentoring student research projects. Underrepresented scholars are strongly encouraged to apply.

Review of dossiers will begin June 1 and the search will continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Sociology houses majors and minors in Sociology and Criminology, with additional minors in Social Justice and Society, Medicine, and Health. The University at Buffalo is a member of the American Association of Universities and has approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 10,000 graduate and professional students.

About UB
The University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .

The University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Salary Range: Competitive

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Sociology in hand by time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a broad range of pedagogical expertise and experience.

Physical Demands

Type
Full-Time

Campus
North Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Review of dossiers will begin June 1, 2022, and the search will continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a teaching portfolio (including a statement of teaching philosophy; up to three relevant syllabi; and teaching evaluations), a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and any other evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Inquiries should be sent to Professor Ashely Barr, Search Committee Chair, via email at abbarr@buffalo.edu . Please reference “Clinical Search” in the subject line.

All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.

Additional Information

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Ashley Barr

Contact's Title
Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair

Contact's Email
abbarr@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-8453

Posting Dates

Posted
05/09/2022

Deadline for Applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled
01/13/2023

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

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