Position Information
Vacancy Number: F-00190
Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Sociology/Social Work
Classification Title: Faculty
Department: Sociology
Employment Type: Full-Time
Minimum Qualifications:
Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline or have the equivalent in training and experience.
"Terminal degree" refers to the highest degree
awarded in a discipline. The doctorate is the terminal degree for most disciplines represented at Auburn University at Montgomery.
Job Open Date: 09/27/2018
Job Close Date:
Quick Link http://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/3366
Faculty Specific
School: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Contract Type: Nine (9) Months
Tenure Track: Yes
Salary Band: N/A
Special Instructions to Applicant:
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work at Auburn University at Montgomery invites applications for a tenure-track assistant/associate professor in Social Work/Sociology to begin as early as Summer of 2019. Candidates are expected to teach core and area of specialization courses, maintain a productive research agenda, and contribute to the service mission of the campus. Priority will be given to candidates who can teach in both sociology and social work tracks. While a specialization in addictions and mental health is desirable, other areas will be considered. The candidate will be expected to instruct in both the traditional classroom and online settings. The expected teaching load is three courses per semester. A MSW degree from a CSWE approved program with at least two years of post-degree practice is required, in addition to a Ph.D. in Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, or related field. ABD considered, but Ph.D. must be earned by official start date.
Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is the metropolitan campus of Auburn University with approximately 5,200 students and 200 faculty in five academic colleges: Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Nursing and Health Sciences, Sciences, Business, and Education. Located in the state capital, AUM serves a diverse student body including traditional and non-traditional students. Montgomery offers diverse cultural and recreational opportunities including the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, world-class museums, Civil Rights Memorial, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a ballet company, a natural habitat zoo, a chamber music society, an independent film theater, and the Montgomery Biscuits baseball team.
How to Apply:
Visit http://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/3366 and complete an online application. Completed applications will include a cover letter indicating qualifications, current curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier including a teaching philosophy and course evaluation summary, a writing sample, preferably a peer-reviewed publication, a list of references, and graduate transcript(s). Three confidential letters of reference must be sent by email to kashmore@aum.edu or by mail to:
Dr. David Feltmate
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
Auburn University at Montgomery
PO Box 244023
Montgomery, AL 36124-4023
Screening of applications will begin as received with priority given to applications received by January 31, 2019. While the position will remain open until filled, AUM reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.
Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
About the University/College
Auburn University at Montgomery has been ranked among the South's top universities by U.S. News and World Report, was named one of the best colleges in the Southeast by The Princeton Review, is designated as a Military Friendly School, and is consistently chosen as the best university in the area. Auburn Montgomery provides students with detailed knowledge and hands-on, practical experience, often from professionals in the field.
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences offers students a traditional liberal education to meet the needs of the 21st century, allowing them to compete for a variety of careers in an increasingly complex and evolving world.
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Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the safety and security of our campus community is a top priority. All employees at AUM are considered to be Responsible Employees and have the duty to immediately report information that has the potential to adversely impact safety or wellness on our campus.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Writing/Publication Sample
- Professional Reference Sheet
- Transcript(s)
- Additional Transcript(s)
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