William Paterson University's Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice invites applications for two temporary one-year teaching positions at the Assistant Professor or Instructor level. The position would begin September 1, 2019 for the 2019-2020 academic year with a teaching load of four undergraduate classes a semester.
Department Overview:
The Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice is proud to serve our diverse student body through undergraduate programs in Sociology and in Criminology & Criminal Justice, as well as through a master's program in Applied Sociology. The department provides related courses in diverse areas of the University's Core Curriculum, including in options serving area requirements in Social & Behavioral Sciences, Diversity & Justice, Civic & Community Engagement, and Global Awareness. Several courses offered by the department support, as well, interdisciplinary major and minor programs in Africana World Studies, Asian Studies, Latin America & Latino Studies, Middle East Studies, Social Justice, and Women's & Gender Studies, as well as the newly-launched BA program in Urban Science & Society.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Teaching some combination of the following courses: data analysis, research methods, social stratification, social problems, internship in criminal justice and possibly a capstone thesis course. Some offerings will be held during evening hours.
- Service to department, college, and university as needed.
Qualifications:
- Earned Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology or related field by time of position start date is required for appointment at Assistant Professor level; advanced standing ABD may be considered for appointment as Instructor.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate effective teaching experience, strong research potential, and a commitment to service.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience teaching two or more of the courses listed above.
About William Paterson:
William Paterson University is the third most diverse public university in New Jersey. As a longstanding member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), we have been designated by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The University offers more than 250 undergraduate and graduate academic programs that range from liberal arts and sciences to pre-professional and professional programs; it enrolls nearly 10,000 students from across the country and from over 40 nations. The University is situated on a beautiful, 370-acre suburban campus in Wayne, New Jersey, just twenty miles west of New York City.
Invitation to apply:
Please click to apply for the position.
Interested candidates will be prompted to:
- Complete an application
- Submit a cover letter & CV
- Provide names/contacts of three professional references.
- Provide evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Submission of all documents listed above is required for consideration.
General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.
William Paterson University is an equal opportunity employer that actively values and supports diversity among faculty, staff and students. Women, minorities, and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
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