Montana State University
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, us, 59772
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Candidates must submit the following materials:A cover letter addressing the candidate’s required and preferred qualifications in detail.A statement of teaching interests, including evidence of teaching effectiveness or the potential for effectiveness.A statement of research interests.A list of at least three academic references, with contact information.The Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Montana State University – Bozeman invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in criminology/criminal justice. We seek applicants who can contribute to undergraduate teaching in the criminology option. We are open to all areas of specialization in criminology and/or criminal justice, and have current teaching needs in areas such as (1) criminology and corrections, (2) courts and sentencing, (3) sociology of law/law and society, and (4) policing.The Department of Sociology & Anthropology values all perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building a whole community, which includes people of many backgrounds. As such, applicants from underrepresented groups in sociology and criminology are particularly encouraged to apply.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Montana State University (Bozeman) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Sociology at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 2025. We seek a PhD (by time of appointment) who (1) has substantive interests in criminology and/or criminal justice, (2) has a well-articulated research agenda that includes a record of scholarly productivity, and (3) has a commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. We seek a broadly trained sociologist/criminologist who can complement and expand our current curriculum.Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & SkillsPh.D. by time of appointment in Sociology, Criminology, Criminal Justice, or closely related program.Demonstrated record of an active research agenda.Demonstrated record of an active teaching agenda in criminology, criminal justice, and/or sociology.Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & SkillsContribute to intellectual diversity within the department.Evidence of independent teaching experience at the undergraduate level that complements and expands the department’s current offerings in criminology, criminal justice, or closely related topics.Demonstrated ability to work with and engage students, constituencies, and colleagues from all backgrounds within and outside the program.Evidence of excellence in undergraduate student mentoring.The Successful Candidate WillDemonstrate the potential for excellence in undergraduate instruction and mentoring.Demonstrate the potential to conduct high quality research, as exhibited by publications in quality peer-reviewed publications and/or awarded grants.Demonstrate the potential to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and other constituents across the university and the community.This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Physical DemandsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.The Sociology curriculum at Montana State University emphasizes the application of knowledge and skills to local, state, and national problems and social issues. The content and organization of courses are designed to provide a base of knowledge about human interaction and societies, and to teach particular skills which are useful in interpreting social and cultural events.Number of VacanciesNumber of Vacancies
1Desired Start DateDesired Start Date
August 2025Applications will be:Screening of applications will begin on
October 1, 2024 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.EEO StatementMontana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.FLSA StatusFLSA Status
ExemptRequired DocumentsCover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred QualificationsCurriculum VitaeTeaching StatementResearch / Scholarship Statement
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Candidates must submit the following materials:A cover letter addressing the candidate’s required and preferred qualifications in detail.A statement of teaching interests, including evidence of teaching effectiveness or the potential for effectiveness.A statement of research interests.A list of at least three academic references, with contact information.The Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Montana State University – Bozeman invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in criminology/criminal justice. We seek applicants who can contribute to undergraduate teaching in the criminology option. We are open to all areas of specialization in criminology and/or criminal justice, and have current teaching needs in areas such as (1) criminology and corrections, (2) courts and sentencing, (3) sociology of law/law and society, and (4) policing.The Department of Sociology & Anthropology values all perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building a whole community, which includes people of many backgrounds. As such, applicants from underrepresented groups in sociology and criminology are particularly encouraged to apply.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Montana State University (Bozeman) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Sociology at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 2025. We seek a PhD (by time of appointment) who (1) has substantive interests in criminology and/or criminal justice, (2) has a well-articulated research agenda that includes a record of scholarly productivity, and (3) has a commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. We seek a broadly trained sociologist/criminologist who can complement and expand our current curriculum.Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & SkillsPh.D. by time of appointment in Sociology, Criminology, Criminal Justice, or closely related program.Demonstrated record of an active research agenda.Demonstrated record of an active teaching agenda in criminology, criminal justice, and/or sociology.Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & SkillsContribute to intellectual diversity within the department.Evidence of independent teaching experience at the undergraduate level that complements and expands the department’s current offerings in criminology, criminal justice, or closely related topics.Demonstrated ability to work with and engage students, constituencies, and colleagues from all backgrounds within and outside the program.Evidence of excellence in undergraduate student mentoring.The Successful Candidate WillDemonstrate the potential for excellence in undergraduate instruction and mentoring.Demonstrate the potential to conduct high quality research, as exhibited by publications in quality peer-reviewed publications and/or awarded grants.Demonstrate the potential to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and other constituents across the university and the community.This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Physical DemandsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.The Sociology curriculum at Montana State University emphasizes the application of knowledge and skills to local, state, and national problems and social issues. The content and organization of courses are designed to provide a base of knowledge about human interaction and societies, and to teach particular skills which are useful in interpreting social and cultural events.Number of VacanciesNumber of Vacancies
1Desired Start DateDesired Start Date
August 2025Applications will be:Screening of applications will begin on
October 1, 2024 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.EEO StatementMontana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.FLSA StatusFLSA Status
ExemptRequired DocumentsCover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred QualificationsCurriculum VitaeTeaching StatementResearch / Scholarship Statement
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