Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Full-time Education

Posted on May 16, 2024

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Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology
Hobart William Smith Colleges

Location: Geneva, NY
Open Date: Feb 28, 2024

Description
The Sociology Department at Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor to begin August 1, 2024. This is a full-time, one-year position with a teaching load of five courses over two semesters. Teaching responsibilities include up to 2 sections of Introduction to Sociology and electives in the candidate's area of expertise.

The salary range for this position is $46,036-$52,915.

Qualifications
We welcome candidates from all Sociology backgrounds with a commitment to student-centered practices and an equitable and inclusive classroom. While the area of expertise is open, candidates specializing in health/medical sociology, social psychology, environmental sociology, population/demography, social change, or digital sociologies are especially encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must demonstrate skill in developing and delivering course content that encourages critical thinking, active learning, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Candidates with a Ph.D. by August 2024 are preferred but ABD will be considered. Successful candidates will have a record of effective undergraduate teaching and those who have taught Introduction to Sociology are preferred.

Application Instructions
To ensure full consideration please submit: a letter of interest describing qualifications, CV, sample course syllabi, a statement of teaching philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness, a statement describing how you create an inclusive classroom, and contact information for three individuals to provide letters of reference. We will begin reviewing applications on March 18^th and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Kendra Freeman, Search Committee Chair, kefreeman@hws.edu with further inquiries.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/142107

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