ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - Sociology
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
To be considered applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, and a list of three professional references. Additional documents such as teaching philosophy, research philosophy, and writing sample may be requested. Official transcripts, and three letters of recommendations will be required if invited for a campus interview.
Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2024, and continue until position is filled. Start date is August 1, 2024.
Email John Pruit with questions at pruitjc@sfasu.edu.
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - Sociology |
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Classification Title | ASST PROFESSOR |
Rank | Assistant Professor |
Tenure Information | Tenure Track |
FLSA | Exempt |
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
Job Description | This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position responsible for contributing significantly to Stephen F. Austin State University’s undergraduate and/or graduate programs through teaching, scholarship/creative accomplishment, and service. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair. |
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Physical Demands | |
Required Education | Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. ABD candidates may be considered if PhD is earned prior to start date. |
Required Experience and Training | The rank of Assistant Professor is held by an individual who demonstrates the capability to produce research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, teach effectively, and provide service to the academic and general communities. |
Preferred Qualifications | |
Special Conditions for Eligibility | This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check. This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy. |
Other Specifications |
Assistant Professor of Sociology Stephen F. Austin State University, a member of The University of Texas System, invites applicants for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in the College of Liberal and Applied Arts, beginning August 2024. This position is one of three new faculty hires across the college that will form part of an interdisciplinary cohort of community-engaged scholars. Students in the college are increasingly from historically underrepresented social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. The search is a collaborative effort between sociology, social work, and criminal justice to bridge academic, student, and local populations. Candidates should demonstrate how their teaching, mentoring, research, and/or service engages underserved communities. The Assistant Professor of Sociology position will be housed in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Specific areas of expertise are open. The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate sociology courses, which might include Social Problems, Race and Ethnic Relations, Society and Identity, Sociology of Gender, in addition to courses related to their areas of interest. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for teaching excellence, the ability to establish a scholarly research agenda, interest in service and shared governance, and a commitment to community outreach and engagement. A PhD in sociology or related field is required at the time of appointment. Standard teaching load is 4/4, with new hires receiving a reduced 3/3 course assignment during their first year. The college also provides startup, moving, and ongoing professional development funds for travel and research. |
Required Background Check | Yes |
Salary Information | Commensurate with Experience |
Benefit and Retirement Eligibility | This position is eligible for participation in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP), subject to the position being full-time and at least 4 ½ months in length, or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. |
EEO Statement | Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304. |
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | F2024-007 |
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Candidates Eligible to Apply | Open to all qualified applicants |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Desired Start Date | 08/01/2024 |
Position End Date (if temporary) | |
Posting Open Date | 02/12/2024 |
Review Start Date | 03/01/2024 |
Posting Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Special Instructions to Applicants | To be considered applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, and a list of three professional references. Additional documents such as teaching philosophy, research philosophy, and writing sample may be requested. Official transcripts, and three letters of recommendations will be required if invited for a campus interview. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2024, and continue until position is filled. Start date is August 1, 2024. Email John Pruit with questions at pruitjc@sfasu.edu. |
Posting Quick Link | https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/11168 |
Contact Information
Department | College of Liberal & Applied Arts |
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Contact Name | John Pruit |
Contact Phone | (936) 468-3496 |
Contact Email | pruitjc@sfasu.edu |
Contact Information | Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304 |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you currently have, or will you have by date of appointment, a terminal degree in the field in which you will be teaching?
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Please list the fields of your terminal and undergraduate degrees.
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Transcript(s)
- List of References
- Writing Sample
- Teaching Philosophy
- Research Philosophy