University of Wisconsin
Assistant Professor - Sociology (Tenure-Track)
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Wisconsin, us, 54602
Assistant Professor - Sociology (Tenure-Track)
Working Title: Assistant Professor - Sociology (Tenure-Track)Proposed Salary: $61,500Appointment Percentage: 100%Position SummaryThe Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice invites applicants for one tenure-track, assistant professor position to begin in August 2025. We seek applications from individuals who have, or are near completion of, a doctorate in Sociology. (Doctorate must be earned by the first personnel review in the Spring 2026 Semester). Successful candidates must express their dedication to high quality undergraduate education and will be expected to teach one or more courses in our core Sociology Major curriculum, one of our general education courses (for example, a course on race and ethnicity), and electives in their areas of expertise. We seek a scholar with expertise related to illness, health, and healthcare. Preference will be given to candidates who can develop and teach courses in at least one of the following areas: race and ethnic relations, health and illness, mental health, disability, aging, healthcare, and well-being.Successful candidates will be foremost an inspirational teacher, role model, and mentor to students with varying career goals. The successful candidate must express their dedication to high quality undergraduate education and have the experience necessary to supervise and mentor undergraduate students. Candidates who have experience with a variety of teaching methods, have knowledge of or experience working with culturally diverse groups, have the potential to obtain research funding, have experience with community-engaged research, and have a strong desire to incorporate undergraduate students in their research activities are preferred.The position will remain open until filled; however, review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024. Applicants must provide a letter of application, vitae, and the names and contact information for three references.Required QualificationsPh.D. in Sociology by first personnel review in Spring semester, 2026.Ability to teach one or more courses in our Sociology Major core curriculum.Ability to help grow the Sociology program by bringing expertise in an area related to illness, health, and healthcare.Ability to develop and teach courses in one or more of the following areas: race and ethnic relations, health and illness, mental health, disability, aging, healthcare, and well-being.Ability to teach one of the Department’s General Education courses.Preferred QualificationsDedication to high quality undergraduate education.Experience supervising/mentoring students.Experience with a variety of teaching methods.Strong desire to incorporate undergraduate students in research activities.Knowledge of, or experience working with, culturally diverse groups.Experience with community-engaged research.Potential for research and publications.Potential to obtain research funding.Application InstructionsTo ensure consideration, candidates should apply by the first review date of September 15, 2024. Applications must include a letter of application, vitae, and contact information for three references. Specific details on how to submit all application materials can be found at the link listed below.Contact InformationIf you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in the hiring process, please contact Shirley Von Ruden at (608)-785-8457 to make appropriate arrangements.AA/EO StatementThe University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
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Working Title: Assistant Professor - Sociology (Tenure-Track)Proposed Salary: $61,500Appointment Percentage: 100%Position SummaryThe Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice invites applicants for one tenure-track, assistant professor position to begin in August 2025. We seek applications from individuals who have, or are near completion of, a doctorate in Sociology. (Doctorate must be earned by the first personnel review in the Spring 2026 Semester). Successful candidates must express their dedication to high quality undergraduate education and will be expected to teach one or more courses in our core Sociology Major curriculum, one of our general education courses (for example, a course on race and ethnicity), and electives in their areas of expertise. We seek a scholar with expertise related to illness, health, and healthcare. Preference will be given to candidates who can develop and teach courses in at least one of the following areas: race and ethnic relations, health and illness, mental health, disability, aging, healthcare, and well-being.Successful candidates will be foremost an inspirational teacher, role model, and mentor to students with varying career goals. The successful candidate must express their dedication to high quality undergraduate education and have the experience necessary to supervise and mentor undergraduate students. Candidates who have experience with a variety of teaching methods, have knowledge of or experience working with culturally diverse groups, have the potential to obtain research funding, have experience with community-engaged research, and have a strong desire to incorporate undergraduate students in their research activities are preferred.The position will remain open until filled; however, review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024. Applicants must provide a letter of application, vitae, and the names and contact information for three references.Required QualificationsPh.D. in Sociology by first personnel review in Spring semester, 2026.Ability to teach one or more courses in our Sociology Major core curriculum.Ability to help grow the Sociology program by bringing expertise in an area related to illness, health, and healthcare.Ability to develop and teach courses in one or more of the following areas: race and ethnic relations, health and illness, mental health, disability, aging, healthcare, and well-being.Ability to teach one of the Department’s General Education courses.Preferred QualificationsDedication to high quality undergraduate education.Experience supervising/mentoring students.Experience with a variety of teaching methods.Strong desire to incorporate undergraduate students in research activities.Knowledge of, or experience working with, culturally diverse groups.Experience with community-engaged research.Potential for research and publications.Potential to obtain research funding.Application InstructionsTo ensure consideration, candidates should apply by the first review date of September 15, 2024. Applications must include a letter of application, vitae, and contact information for three references. Specific details on how to submit all application materials can be found at the link listed below.Contact InformationIf you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in the hiring process, please contact Shirley Von Ruden at (608)-785-8457 to make appropriate arrangements.AA/EO StatementThe University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
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