Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Sociology

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The Department of Sociology, Human Services and Criminal Justice seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at the level of either Assistant or Associate Professor.  Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Sociology, along with credentials or work experience in Human Services (including but not limited to social work, counseling, or therapy).  Qualified applicants should be prepared to teach a range of required courses in the Sociology and Human Services curriculums, including core Sociology classes as well as Human Services classes that focus on clinical skills.  Candidates with a background or specialization in Medical Sociology are especially encouraged to apply.  All candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates; experience teaching at the undergraduate level is preferred.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Teaching load consists of a 4/4 schedule, or 12 credit hours a semester.

• Faculty are expected to devote 60% of their time to teaching, and 40% of their time on scholarship and service.

• Involvement in University committees as assigned by the Faculty Governance Structure, as well as service to the profession and the department.

• Mentoring and advising a diverse population of students, including first-generation, non-traditional, and socio-economically challenged students.

• Regular, predictable attendance on campus.

• Alignment with the University's mission, vision, and strategic roadmap.

• Other job duties/responsibilities may be assigned.

 Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Sociology or Human Services.  Candidates with advanced degrees in related fields (such as Social Work or Counseling) may also be considered.

• Teaching experience, especially university-level research methods, is preferred.

• Commitment to actively support and advance student perseverance and success.

How to apply:

How to apply: Please submit a letter of interest, CV, teaching statement, research statement with undergraduates, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for 3 references. In addition to submitting your materials on Workday, please send copies to the departmental administrator, Ms. Candy Sue Long, at: clong@wingate.edu

Note: Please be sure to upload any/all documents during the application process. You are able to upload more than one document in the upload section. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to upload any additional documents, or update any information on your application.

In compliance with applicable law and University policies, Wingate University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.  At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with legal authorization to work in the U.S.