Assistant Professor in Medical Sociology/Race, Department of Sociology
- Employer
- University of Miami
- Location
- Coral Gables, FL
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- Health & Medical, Medicine, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Sociology
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job location: Coral Gables, FL
Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-09-20
Req: R100050893
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The Department of Sociology & Criminology at the University of Miami is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor in the area(s) of medical sociology/race, with a focus on race and health inequities. The committee is particularly interested in candidates who can teach medical sociology at the undergraduate and graduate level, in addition to other electives focused on race and health inequities. Applicant should have a PhD at the time of appointment. The Department offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees and maintains an extensive research portfolio in the areas of medical sociology, criminology, and race/ethnicity/immigration. To learn more about the department, please visit: https://sociology.as.miami.edu/index.html.
Interested individuals should apply through the UM Careers website: https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMFaculty and include a curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, a brief document describing your plans for future research, a document describing your teaching philosophy, a document explaining your commitment to diversity, and the names of at least three references. Please compile these application documents in a single PDF and upload under the Resume/CV section of the online application. Applicant screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Potential applicants should contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Kathryn Nowotny (kathryn.nowotny@miami.edu) with any questions.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:FacultyPay Grade:50Organization
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With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.
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