Assistant Professor of Sociology

The Sociology Department at Siena College is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning September 2010. We seek a colleague who can participate in the substantial transformation of our growing department including redesign of the curriculum and development of applied approaches to teaching and research. We seek a colleague who shares our commitment to innovative teaching, high quality scholarship, and civic engagement.

 

Preferred areas of specialization include Sociology of the Family, Sexuality, and the Life Course. The successful candidate will be expected to teach sections of Sociological Perspectives—an introductory course covering basic concepts with a specific emphasis selected by the instructor. Additional teaching responsibilities include some of the following: Race and Ethnic Relations, Social Stratification, and other courses as needed.  The department encourages the creation of courses for interdisciplinary programs in Multimedia Studies, Globalization Studies, Multicultural Studies, Women’s Studies, and Environmental Studies.  Minimum qualifications are a doctoral degree and evidence of successful undergraduate teaching experience. The teaching load for new faculty is three courses per semester.

 

Application will consist of letter of interest, curriculum vitae, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and names and contact information for three references.  Electronic submission in Word format is preferred, to SLAsearches@siena.edu. Mailing address is: Sociology Search Committee, c/o School of Liberal Arts, Siena College, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211

 

Applications must be received electronically or postmarked by December 1st, 2009.