Staff Full-Time
Position Number:
038
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LANGSTON
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M-F (8-5 PM)
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Job Summary:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Langston University is seeking a full time Assistant Professor of Sociology in the Department Social Sciences and Humanities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Faculty member must be prepared to fulfill the responsibilities of teaching, scholarship, and service to the university. The faculty member will teach a minimum of 12 hours per semester in lower and upper division Sociology courses as well as Criminal Justice courses. Faculty member will provide mentorship and academic advising to undergraduate students. Faculty member should be skilled in the application of technology to enhance teaching and learning. Faculty member will actively seek grants and other funding to help strengthen the department’s research program and provide student support. Faculty member will participate in departmental, school, and university projects and committees. The faculty member will play an active role in shaping the future of the social sciences and humanities department through departmental planning and development.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Ph.D. in Sociology from a regionally or nationally accredited university is preferred.
Master’s degree candidates strongly encouraged to apply. College teaching experience preferred.
The preferred candidate will also possess effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Interest in participating in an active research in social science which could involve undergraduate students is highly desirable.
The preferred candidate must have the ability to demonstrate use of technology in the classroom and must be willing and able to use technology relevant to specifically assigned courses.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
TO APPLY: Send letter of application, current resume, official transcript(s), three current letters of recommendation, and official Langston University Application. (The application can be downloaded at www.langston.edu ) Please send documents to:
LANGSTON UNIVERSITY
Human Resource Office
Post Office Box 1500
Langston, Oklahoma 73050
(405) 466-3203
Langston University is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, American with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other Federal Laws and regulations, and does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.
Langston University (LU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, LU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
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