The Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Utah State University invites applications for a one-year, full-time, academic-year (9 months) position as a Temporary Assistant Professor of Sociology. The appointment will begin in August 2021. We seek a candidate with experience and training in conducting qualitative research and teaching interests in race and ethnicity or social movements.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to teach 3 courses (9 credits) per semester. Teaching responsibilities will include both face to face and online classes. Courses taught will include a graduate seminar in qualitative research methods and undergraduate courses in race and ethnicity and/or social movements, as well as other courses based on departmental need and candidate expertise.
Qualifications:
Successful candidates must have a PhD in Sociology as of the employment date, and demonstrated accomplishment and/or clear potential for success in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Experience with online teaching is preferred.
Required Documents:
Along with the online application, please attach:
1) CV (to be uploaded to the applicant profile)
2) A statement of interest that addresses the position criteria (to be copied and pasted into a fillable form titled ‘Cover Letter’ within the application)
3) Evidence of teaching performance and/or teaching philosophy (to be copied and pasted into a fillable form title ‘Teaching Philosophy’ within the application)
4) Contact information for three professional references. All references will be contacted to provide a Letter of Recommendation.
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary: $42,000/year plus excellent benefits ADA:
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.
College/Department Highlights:
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is housed within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Utah State University. The department serves approximately 150 undergraduate Sociology majors, supports both MS and PhD programs in Sociology, and provides service courses to students throughout the broader university community.
University Highlights:
Utah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is honored to be Utah’s land-grant and space-grant university. USU is a Carnegie RU/H (Research University/High Research Activity) institution with approximately 27,700 students (24,660 undergraduates and 3,040 graduate students) on the Logan main campus. Utah State’s statewide system features eight campuses and 23 education centers and serves all counties in the state with Extension programs. USU offers 114 undergraduate majors, 132 graduate programs, and a variety of innovative stackable associate and certificate credentials. Washington Monthly ranked USU 14th in their national university rankings in 2019 and the 5th best public national university in the nation in 2018. As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, USU is proud to provide a high-quality education at an affordable price. Additional information about Utah State University can be found here.
A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.
The USU main campus is located in beautiful Logan, Utah; a city of about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and proximate region.
Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Alison Adams-Perlac, [email protected], Old Main Rm. 161, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Hilary Renshaw, [email protected], Old Main Rm. 161, 435-797-1266.
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, [email protected]
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, [email protected]
USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.
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