Visiting Assistant Professor

Location:
New Orleans, LA
Open Date:
Sep 25, 2024
Description:

The Department of Sociology at Tulane University invites applications for full-time, one-and-a-half-year appointment Visiting Assistant Professor starting January 2025 and running through the 2025-2026 academic year. The teaching load is 3 courses per semester and the candidate would be expected to teach introductory-level topics courses such as Social Problems, Sociology of the Family, Sociology of Race and Ethnicity, Gender & Society, Sexuality & Society, etc. (depending on candidate expertise) and Foundations in Sociology (our introductory course for majors and minors).

Qualifications:

A PhD or equivalent terminal degree is required by the start date.

Application Instructions:
Applicants are encouraged to apply by (October 15) for full consideration. Please submit application materials via Interfolio. You will be asked to create an account after which time you may complete the application, which consists of fill-in fields and required documents to upload. 

 

Materials to be submitted: 

 

Letter of Interest 

CV 

Names and contact information of three references (please arrange for letters of recommendation to be sent upon request).

 

For additional information, applicants can contact David Smilde, Chair of Sociology (dsmilde@tulane.edu).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity by phone at 504-865-4748 or email hr@tulane.edu.