The Department of Sociology at Salisbury University is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Sociology. This is a full-time, tenure-track position expected to begin in August 2019.

Areas of Specialization: Primary Specialization in Sociology of the Environment. Secondary interests include Community Sociology and/or Medical Sociology/Sociology of Health.

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities: Include teaching 6 courses per academic year, a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, as well as a commitment to engaging in scholarship commensurate with the school's mission and service/outreach to the University. Duties include advising and mentoring sociology majors.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree or ABD in Sociology. If ABD, the doctoral degree must be completed before August 15, 2019.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: In addition to specializations noted above, ability to teach a range of courses including, but not limited to: Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Aging and Society, Social Research Methods and/or Sociological Theory. Successful candidates must utilize an effective teaching style that supports a diverse student body.

Applications received by October 1, 2018 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Applications are accepted only via Salisbury University's Online Employment Application System. Visit our website http://www.salisbury.edu/HR/Careers/ to apply online. See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions.

All applicants must submit the following: 1) A letter of interest; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy); 4)evidence of teaching effectiveness; 5) unofficial transcripts; 6) a statement of research interests and; 7) the names and contact information of at least three (3) professional references three (3) blind letters of reference (provided directly from your professional references or by an online credential service provider sent directly to Allan Pappas via email at axpappas@salisbury.edu .) If you have any questions about the position, please contact the Sociology Search Committee Chair, Dr. Allan Pappas, at axpappas@salisbury.edu .

This position is based in Salisbury, Maryland. Founded in 1925, Salisbury University is one of 13 institutions that compose the University System of Maryland. Salisbury University is a selective undergraduate institution with the University System of Maryland. The University is close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay and 2-3 hours from the metropolitan areas of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk. SU is consistently ranked among the nation's top colleges and best values' by U.S. News and World Report , The Princeton Review , Kiplinger's Personal Finance and other publications. SU has 416 full-time faculty members serving a student population of approximately 8700.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives of our community is harnessed to create value for our institution, today and in the future. To this end, the University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. The learn more about the University's commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus, please visit http://www.salisbury.edu/equity/ .

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