Faculty Position FA24-013
April 2 2024


Position Title
Visiting Assistant Professor, Sociology (non-Tenure Track)

Hiring Unit
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Sociology

Job Description/Responsibilities


The Department of Sociology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor (non-Tenure Track), renewable up to 3 years, starting in August 2024.

The Visiting Assistant Professor will collaborate with and teach in the Community-Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars (CODES) program ( https://www.siue.edu/diversity/codes ), an innovative new program for students (who are Black, Latinx, Pell-eligible, or first generation) who want to replace their general education coursework with hands-on learning experiences.

The area of specialization is open. Preferred candidates will have an interest in teaching social statistics and at least one course in race-ethnicity, sustainability, and/or work. Faculty load includes a 4-3 teaching load of undergraduate and graduate courses as well as research and service.

The SIUE Sociology Department's mission is to empower our diverse and intersectional community to develop, critically analyze, and apply our sociological imagination to serve the public good. Antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of SIUE and reflected in the institutional commitment to Inclusive Excellence. Candidates are expected to have competency in inclusion, equity, and intersectionality.

Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Sociology or closely related field; ABD candidates will be considered, but the doctoral degree is required by 15 August 2024. Prior teaching experience in sociology courses (traditional and online) is preferred. Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse members of the university community.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our Statement on Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans

Terms of Appointment
Non-tenure-track visiting professor, nine-month contract

Source of Funds
State

Salary
Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package included. For more information about employment benefits and policies, visit: Faculty Employment Benefits

Application Process

Send the following materials:

1.) a letter of application that outlines experience, competencies, and vision/plans across the following: a) teaching; b) research; and c) supporting anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion

2) curriculum vitae

3) unofficial transcripts.

Candidates who advance will be required to provide three letters of recommendation.
Applications must be submitted electronically as a PDF to:

SocFacultyPosition@siue.edu

Questions about the position can be directed to:

Dr. Ezra Temko - Search Committee Chair

SocFacultyPosition@siue.edu

Application Deadline
Application materials must be received by May 3rd 2024

SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email CareerInfo@siue.edu.

The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.siue.edu/police/cleary-act-forms/ . This report is published in compliance the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the "Campus Fire Safety Right to Know."

Dual Career Support for New Faculty
The Career Development Center, in partnership with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project, is proud to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Support for this initiative was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Award 1936141. This program offers various career services and resources available to help individuals in their career journey. Additional details may be found online at Dual Career Support

Faculty Development and Other Support
Several units across campus offer various programs and training opportunities to new faculty members as they begin their employment at SIUE. Support units include but are not limited to the Faculty Development Center Ombuds Services , Office of Research and Projects , and Inclusive Excellence, Education, and Development Hub .

Employee Benefits
To support faculty in balancing work and family obligations, SIUE offers an exceptional array of comprehensive benefits including:
* Medical, dental and vision insurance;
* Life insurance;
* SURS retirement plan;
*Supplemental retirement savings plans ;
*Generous holiday schedule ;
* WorkLife programs;
* Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
* Employee discounts (local and national retailers); * Flexible Spending Account Program ;
*University tuition waivers (Employee and Dependents).

For more information, visit: SIUE Office of Human Resources- Benefits