Assistant Professor of Sociology - Tenure Track
- Employer
- Mount Saint Mary College
- Location
- Newburgh, New York
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- Faculty Jobs
- Social Sciences, Sociology
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Assistant Professor of Sociology - Tenure Track
The Division of Social Sciences at Mount Saint Mary College (NY) is seeking applications for one (1) tenure track Assistant Professor of Sociology with a start date of January, 2020. Primary Responsibilities
Mount Saint Mary College places a priority on the balance of excellence in teaching, dedication to scholarship, commitment to student engagement, as well as service to the college and community. In addition to teaching 12 credit hours (4 courses) of course work each semester, faculty members are expected to maintain active participation in research, provide academic advisement for students, and be involved in college service. Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology; ABDs with an expectation of degree completion by January, 2020 may be considered. Candidates should have higher education teaching experience and/or the expertise to teach both introductory-level courses and upper-level courses in Sociology. Expertise and/or interest in healthcare institutions is preferred. Application Materials & Procedure
Please apply through the MSMC employment page (www.msmc.edu/employment), and include a 1-2 page letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (may be unofficial at this time). Three letters of recommendation will be requested after initial interviews.
For full consideration applications must be received by June 30th. Mount Saint Mary College is a four-year liberal arts college located in the beautiful Hudson Valley region of New York State, overlooking the Hudson River, 60 miles north of New York City. Preparing students for personal and professional success, the College offers bachelor and master degree programs in healthcare, business, education, social services, communication and media, the liberal arts, and more.
Salary based on experience. AA/EOE Mount Saint Mary College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Organization
Mount Saint Mary College was ranked a Top-Tier Regional University (North) by U.S. News & World Report, and is on the federal President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
Founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic in 1960, the Mount has been an academic presence here in Newburgh since 1883. The college's roots in education, and in the training of educators, go even further back to the 14th century and Saint Dominic.
We offer our students an affordable liberal arts education with 50 academic programs and 3 graduate degree programs. Our strong programs in business, education, the health professions, media arts and the social sciences are linked to high career growth fields. Mount students excel in their chosen fields by selecting internships and study abroad experiences that add dimension and value to their education.
Location. Newburgh, New York. The Mount is conveniently located in the Mid-Hudson Valley, midway between New York City and New York's capital city, Albany. The Mount is in Newburgh in Orange County, New York, on a beautiful campus that overlooks the western banks of the Hudson River. It's less than a mile from the intersection of the New York State Thruway and Interstate 84, and just a few blocks from entrance to the Newburgh side of the Beacon-Newburgh Bridge. The Mount is also easily accessible by plane, with Stewart Airport just minutes from campus. The Mid-Hudson Valley offers a scope of unparalleled natural beauty in a landscape of mountains, river and forest. Hiking, biking, walking, swimming, mountain climbing, skiing, snowboarding, and our park activities offer so many ways to explore the natural environment.
Enrollment/Student Body Profile. Our student body is made up of 2,700+ students representing over 16 states and several countries. 1,800 are traditional undergraduate students.
Academic Programs. The Mount offers 50 undergraduate programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Our collaboration programs offer you a chance to earn a bachelor's degree, plus an advanced degree with schools like Fordham University, Pace University, and New York Medical College. The college also offers master's degrees in education, business, and nursing.
Faculty. Students learn from our faculty, the majority of whom hold a Ph.D. or the highest terminal degree in their field. Our Student/Faculty Ratio is 17 students:1 faculty member.
Average Class Size. 21 students
Freshman Class Size. Approximately 450 students
Athletic teams. The Mount offers Men's Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, and Track and Field, and Women's Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, and Volleyball.
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