Assistant Professor of Sociology

Assistant Professor of Sociology UIW Mission University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good. Position Summary The Department of Sociology at the University of the Incarnate Word invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment of Assistant Professor of Sociology (tenure-track, 4-4 load) beginning August 2020. The successful candidate will provide instruction in lower and upper-division Sociology. Essential Functions Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service and professional activities. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Job Duties Knowledge Skills and Abilities -Research and teaching competency in Sociology; -Ability to deliver existing lower and upper-division courses in your area of specialty and develop new courses reflecting their specific research interests; -Familiarity with the Catholic Intellectual Tradition; -Demonstrated understanding of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs); -Demonstrated competency in instruction and mentoring of students from a variety of backgrounds, including first-generation, low income, and racial and ethnic minorities; -Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures; -Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA. Required Education Ph.D. in Sociology Required Work Experience Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience in the field with demonstrated instructional competency via student and peer evaluation processes. Preferred Qualifications Preparation and experience delivering instruction in the following subfields: Race and Ethnicity; Minority and Majority Relations; Inequality; Collective Behavior; Social Movements; Social Stratification; Sociology of Sport; Demography; Sociology of the Family; Sociology of Education; Urban Sociology; Medical Sociology; and Sociology of Religion. Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations Work Hours Physical Demands Posting Number: UN374PO Job Type: Full Time Job Category: Faculty Desired Start Date: 08/17/2020 Position End Date (if temporary): Reports To: Dean, CHASS Salary: Open Date: 09/13/2019 Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Please enclose a list of at least three professional references with your application materials. To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/13525 UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sex, gender, age, or religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy). Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-65a82a9dc9667c4291629b8eff1a64ad

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