Assistant Professor - Sociology

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title Assistant Professor - Sociology External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/33746 College College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts - 321 College Dept/School Sociology & Criminology - 32450 Vacancy Number 16F-632 Position Number 6845 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Department of Sociology and Criminology is seeking to hire a nine-month, tenure-track sociologist at the rank of assistant professor beginning August 2025. Upon initial appointment, the successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in the program’s curriculum.

This position carries a teaching load of five courses a year while maintaining an active research agenda in their specialization area. The selected candidate should have the potential for innovation and leadership in teaching, research and service. We are seeking to hire a sociologist who complements our existing strengths including public and applied sociology, community engagement, and critical scholarship.

The Department of Sociology and Criminology is committed to increasing knowledge of human societies from a broad diversity of perspectives and experiences, and believe that our students, our faculty, and our curricula are essential elements in that vision. We are seeking a colleague who shares that commitment and is interested in being an integral part of the department.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Ph.D. in Sociology or a closely related field. NOTE : Applicants who are ABD for the terminal degree may be considered if the doctoral degree is conferred by August 1, 2025.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Preference will be given to candidates with the ability and interest in teaching sociological theory at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and/or program evaluation at the graduate level, as well as other core courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• While area of specialization is open, preference may also be given to candidates with teaching and research specializations in Race and Ethnicity, and/or Community Engaged Research.
• Candidates with experience in innovative methods and working with culturally diverse populations are especially encouraged to apply.

Required Certifications or Licensure
n/a

Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Sociology and Criminology (www.uncw.edu/soccrm) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington has 26 full-time faculty members, over 350 undergraduate majors, and offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in sociology and criminology (general and public), including an online bachelor’s degree in criminology, and a Master of Arts in Sociology and Criminology.
College/School Information
The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts ( CHSSA ) is home to 14 academic departments and offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs including the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Public Administration as well as combined bachelor’s/master’s degree programs in Spanish and English. The CHSSA also houses the Gender Studies and Research Center, an interdisciplinary and intersectional community of students, scholars, and advocates committed to social justice and equity.

In addition, the CHSSA offers a full complement of minors including interdisciplinary minors such as Africana studies, American studies, Asian studies, classical studies, European studies, forensic science, journalism, Latin American studies, medical humanities, Middle East and Islamic studies, Native American studies, and women and gender studies. Undergraduate certificates for professional writing and publishing, as well as a number of post-baccalaureate certificates such as conflict management and resolution, emergency and disaster management, forensic science, science and medical writing, women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, and Hispanic studies are a part of the college’s offerings.

The CHSSA contributes significantly to the curriculum that comprises UNCW’s University Studies Program, through which all undergraduates gain a foundation in the liberal arts and develop the transferable skills essential for life in the twenty-first century. The CHSSA strives in its undergraduate programs and in its University Study offerings to nurture creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, diversity and inclusion, and academic integrity in students while providing them with a solid foundation of knowledge in their chosen fields. Graduate programs in the CHSSA are designed to develop intellectual competence and to prepare the student for careers in business, industry, government, teaching or for further study at the doctoral level.

Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts. Each of the CHSSA’s departments requires an applied learning experience as a part of the curriculum for its undergraduate majors. Examples include faculty-directed research, internships, service learning, and capstone courses and projects, all of which challenge students to integrate various strands of knowledge and to apply that knowledge to broader, real-world or real disciplinary situations.

Upon completion of their studies, all CHSSA students will have the necessary preparation for rewarding careers, advanced study, effective citizenship, and meaningful lives. The College of Humanities, Social Science, and the Arts offers limitless opportunities to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research and service while also making a positive societal impact. Come and join our vibrant academic environment that values discovery, innovation, and creativity.
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on November 20, 2024, the posting closing date.
To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including:

• Cover Letter, addressed to Chair, Sociology Search Committee
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy: one- or two-page statement of teaching philosophy, including evidence of innovative teaching strategies
• Research Summary: one- or two-page statement of research program
• List of 3 Professional references. **If ABD , one of the references must be Dissertation Chair.
• If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.

Please note that a minimum of three references are required for all applications. Letters of reference may be requested at a later date. **If ABD , one of the references must be Dissertation Chair.

Letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.

Please direct questions concerning the search or regarding the online application process to soccrm@uncw.edu .
Position Type Permanent Job Posting Date 10/16/2024 Job Close Date 11/20/2024

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vita

Teaching Philosophy

Research Summary

List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

Other

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