College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: Visiting Assistant Professor - Department of Sociology (146178)
University of Illinois

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Visiting Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Sociology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position for the academic year 2021-2022. This position is a one-year appointment; renewal of the position is possible and contingent on availability of funding, strong enrollments, and strong performance reviews.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will teach six courses (three separate preps): SOC 100: Introduction to Sociology; SOC 101: Sociology of Gender; and a third course of the instructor's choice. Course descriptions can be found here:" http://catalog.illinois.edu/courses-of-instruction/soc/. Responsibilities include teaching classes, grading student assignments, developing instructional materials, holding office hours, and supervising teaching assistants. Successful candidates are also expected to establish and maintain an active and independent research program appropriate to their faculty appointment, and to provide service to the department, the University and the profession.

QUALIFACATIONS

Candidates with a Ph.D. in Sociology with the completion date no later than August 1, 2021; an active research agenda; teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence; expertise and experience in teaching Introduction to Sociology are preferred.

SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

This is a full-time, 9-month appointment, non-tenure track position. The expected start date is August 16, 2021. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATION

To apply, create your candidate profile through the University of Illinois application login page at https://jobs.illinois.edu and submit your application materials: letter of application, CV, and the names and contact information including email, for three professional references. Referees will be contacted electronically within a few days of application submission. Only electronic applications submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will be accepted.

To ensure full consideration, all required applicant materials must be received no later than June 11, 2021. Letters of reference must be received no later than June 18, 2021. The Department highly recommends that complete applications be submitted prior to June 11, 2021 to ensure that referees have enough time to submit their letters of recommendation Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by the closing date. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.

For additional information, please contact Rebecca Riley rriley@illinois.edu

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College Name or Administrative Unit:

LAS

Category:

1-Faculty

Title:

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: Visiting Assistant Professor - Department of Sociology (146178)

Open Date:

05/19/2021

Organization Name:

Sociology