Skidmore College invites applications for a three-year, full-time, contingent (non-tenure track) position in Sociology at the Lecturer or Visiting Assistant Professor level, beginning September 2018. We seek applicants to teach courses on introduction to sociology, sexualities, gender, social psychology, deviance and/or medical sociology as well as other substantive areas that complement our departmental offerings.
Ph.D. preferred at time of appointment. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching. Skidmore is on a semester system, and the teaching load will be five courses per year.
Skidmore offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and their qualified dependents including domestic partners and same sex spouses.
In keeping with Skidmore's strategic initiatives to enhance the diversity of our campus community, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Skidmore's student population is 25 percent of color or international, and applicants should include in their letter of interest information about how they will effectively engage with issues of diversity in the classroom.
For more information about our curriculum, go to:
http://catalog.skidmore.edu/preview_entity.php?catoid=17&ent_oid=1001&hl=%22sociology%22&returnto=search#
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Minimum Qualifications
ABD
Preferred Qualifications
PhD at time of employment
EEO Statement
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Candidates for this position should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter and a list of three references.
All documents must be attached through the online application system to complete the application process and to receive your confirmation code. If you have questions please contact Clarissa Sawyer, Employment Coordinator in Human Resources at: csawyer@skidmore.edu or 518 580.5802
Posting Information
Posting Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Closing Date
Quicklink for Posting http://careers.skidmore.edu/postings/1476
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Where did you first learn about this position?
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Education
- New York State Department of Labor
- Saratoga Chamber of Commerce
- Saratogian
- Scholarly Hires
- Skidmore Website
- Times Union
- Career Fair
- Invited by Department to Apply
- Professional Conference
- Professional journal/publication
- Referred by Skidmore Employee
- Other
- What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD or ABD
- Will you have a Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment or an advanced ABD by the date of the appointment?
- Yes
- No
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of Three References
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