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Hobart and William Smith Colleges Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology in Geneva, New York
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.
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.
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 18th and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Kendra Freeman, Search Committee Chair, kefreeman@hws.edu with further inquiries.
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