Visiting Professor, Sociology
- Employer
- University of Massachusetts Boston
- Location
- UMass Boston
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- Faculty Jobs
- Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Sociology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job no: 499394
Position Type: Faculty Full Time
Campus: UMass Boston
Department: Sociology
Date opened: 21 Mar 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
The Department of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a visiting professor position (rank open) starting September 1, 2019. The position is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Areas of interest are open but those with specializations in criminology or criminal justice are especially encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will teach a 3-3 course load and be expected to participate in some departmental service and student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
With a Carnegie classification of “Doctoral University/Higher Research Activity,” UMass Boston offers faculty the opportunity to teach and conduct research in a vibrant and diverse urban setting. The department has approximately 800 undergraduate majors in sociology, social psychology, and criminology/criminal justice, a Master’s Program in Applied Sociology, a Graduate Certificate Program in Survey Methodology, and a PhD Program in Sociology. Additional information about the Department can be found at http://www.umb.edu/academics/cla/sociology.
The appointment requires ABD status or a doctoral degree in Sociology, Criminology, or a closely related discipline.
Review of candidates will begin on April 26, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Submit online a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three references.
Applications close:
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Working at University of Massachusetts Boston
The University of Massachusetts Boston is nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban public universities. The scenic waterfront campus is located next to the John F. Kennedy Library, with easy access to downtown Boston.
The second-largest campus in the UMass system, UMass Boston combines a small-college experience with the vast resources of a major research university. With a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio, students easily interact with professors because most teaching occurs in small class sizes. Ninety-three percent of full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their fields.
UMass Boston’s academic excellence is reflected by a growing student body of nearly 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university’s eight colleges offer more than 100 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs. The University Honors Program serves 300 students who thrive on intellectual challenge. Enriched courses probe more deeply into theory or venture further into application.
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