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Assistant Professor of Sociology
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Position Number: 1617171
Location: San Antonio, TX
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Sociology

Assistant Professor of Sociology

UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary
The Department of Sociology at the University of the Incarnate Word invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment of Assistant Professor of Sociology (tenure-track, 4-4 load) beginning August 2020. The successful candidate will provide instruction in lower and upper-division Sociology.

Essential Functions
Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service and professional activities. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission.

Job Duties

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
-Research and teaching competency in Sociology;
-Ability to deliver existing lower and upper-division courses in your area of specialty and develop new courses reflecting their specific research interests;
-Familiarity with the Catholic Intellectual Tradition;
-Demonstrated understanding of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs);
-Demonstrated competency in instruction and mentoring of students from a variety of backgrounds, including first-generation, low income, and racial and ethnic minorities;
-Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
-Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education
Ph.D. in Sociology

Required Work Experience
Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience in the field with demonstrated instructional competency via student and peer evaluation processes.

Preferred Qualifications
Preparation and experience delivering instruction in the following subfields: Race and Ethnicity; Minority and Majority Relations; Inequality; Collective Behavior; Social Movements; Social Stratification; Sociology of Sport; Demography; Sociology of the Family; Sociology of Education; Urban Sociology; Medical Sociology; and Sociology of Religion.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Work Hours

Physical Demands

Posting Number: UN374PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Faculty
Desired Start Date: 08/17/2020
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Dean, CHASS
Salary:
Open Date: 09/13/2019
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enclose a list of at least three professional references with your application materials.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/13525

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