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Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Sociology (2 positions available)

Position Number:

896536, 896537

School/Division:

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Social Science

Department:

Department of Sociology

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Full-Time

Description:

The Department of Sociology at Hofstra University is pleased to invite applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. The department includes over 200 majors in Sociology and Criminology and benefits from our proximity to New York City. We seek candidates with research and teaching interests in social justice, in particular those with expertise in health and health care disparities, environmental and climate justice, global migration and racial and ethnic inequalities. At least one successful candidate will use quantitative methods in their research and teaching.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching core courses in sociology or criminology such as Introductory courses, Statistics, Research Methods, Sociology of Health and Illness, Environmental Justice, Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
• Developing additional undergraduate courses in their areas of expertise
• Advising and mentoring undergraduate sociology and criminology majors, supervision of independent studies and internships
• Participating in departmental, college and university committees

Qualifications:

• PhD at time of appointment; advanced ABDs will be considered.
• Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.

Special Instructions:

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement/portfolio
• Selected writing samples/publications
• Statement on commitment to diversity
• The names and contact information of three references (see below for instructions on where letters should be sent to).

Three recommendation letters should be sent to sociologyandcriminology@hofstra.edu (with the name of the candidate in the subject heading). All applications received by October 1, 2023 will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be directed to the Department of Sociology, Professor Christopher Niedt Christopher.Niedt@hofstra.edu

Deadline:

Open until filled

Tenure Track:

Yes

Date Posted:

06/28/2023

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary/Salary Range:

$85,000 - $95,000