Position Information
Position Number 110160
Working Title Assistant Professor of Sociology
Job Title Assistant Professor
Job Type Full-Time
Department Sociology and Political Science
Job Purpose
Teach Sociology courses to undergraduate students in the Department of Sociology & Political Science.
Essential Functions
Instruction of undergraduate students in the Department of Sociology & Political Science, including multiple sections of Introduction to Sociology and additional courses compatible with the needs of the department. Academic mentoring of majors in sociology, collegiality and cooperation within the Department, College and University, and service to the department and the University. Teaching load is the equivalent of three courses per semester, with a major portion of the teaching load in Introduction to Sociology in support of the general education curriculum at the University.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Sociology by the start date (August 2019). Teach both introductory and upper-division courses in Sociology, compatible with departmental needs. Research agenda and demonstrate a commitment to the continued improvement of teaching using research-based practices. Willingness to participate in departmental recruitment efforts of new students. Service to the department and university. Expectation of collegiality and cooperation within the department, college, and university.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in the sociology of gender, family, religion and/or inequality, but other specialties will be considered. Teaching experience and scholarly publications. Previous experience advising student groups and/or mentoring.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 2019.
Benefits Information
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one sick leave day per month and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
Posting Details
Posting Date 11/20/2018
Screening Date 11/30/2018
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants will be required to electronically upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, pedagogical philosophy, research plan, copies of transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and email contact information for four professional references. References will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter at the time of application. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. Candidates selected for a campus interview must provide all available teaching evaluations for courses taught, if any. Questions should be directed to Shelley Brown at csbrown@tntech.edu.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Pedagogical Philosophy
- Research Plan
- Transcripts
- Transcripts 2
- Transcripts 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have, or will you have by start date, a Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Sociology?
- Yes
- No
- * How did you hear about this job opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
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