The position is for a student-centered, innovative faculty member with expertise in social justice, social inequality and research methods. Preferred candidates will share our passion for holistic, equitable undergraduate student learning outcomes and experiences that highlight issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Preferred candidates will have experience and/or interest in delivering general education courses that welcome students from a wide variety of majors across all Ohio University campuses.
Faculty will be expected to primarily teach in-person on Ohio University’s main campus in Athens, OH. Instructional faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences typically have an 8-course (24 credit hours) teaching load per year (not including course releases described below). Salaries for the appointment will be competitive based on the candidate’s credentials.
The successful candidate is expected to be ABD in Sociology or a closely related field by the start date of the position, with a PhD by the end of the spring semester 2024. Preferred candidates will have a PhD in Sociology, or closely related field, and experience teaching courses in Social Justice, Social Inequality, and/or Research Methods. Preferred candidates will share our passion for holistic, equitable undergraduate student learning outcomes and experiences that highlight issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Preferred candidates will have experience and/or interest in delivering general education courses that welcome students from a wide variety of majors across all Ohio University campuses.
Ohio University requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through this employment opportunities website, https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/45239. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload: (1) a cover letter, (2) a current Curriculum Vitae, (3) statement of teaching philosophy, (4) sample syllabus(i) for a relevant course(s), (5) recent course evaluations, if available, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations. (Attach as “Other” document type.), and (6) contact information for 3 professional references. Applicants will be prompted to key-in contact information of their letter providers. These referees will receive an email and link inviting them to upload a recommendation letter.
For more information and to apply to this position, visit: https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/45239. Review of applications will begin on April 2, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.
Questions can be directed to Dr. Bruce Hoffman, Search Committee Chair, at hoffmanb@ohio.edu.
INVITE Faculty. Through the INVITE faculty hiring initiative, Ohio University seeks to advance Ohio University’s commitment to ensuring the individual success of each student, to closing equity gaps in student success, and to graduating students on time with the skills to move into graduate studies or their career of choice. INVITE faculty will champion excellence in teaching and learning practices through inclusive/innovative pedagogy, evidence-based teaching, equitable achievement of learning outcomes, and student mentoring. INVITE faculty will receive a course release each semester to serve as Faculty Fellows in the Ohio University’s Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (CTLA), and will act as a resource for other faculty to support inclusive and innovative pedagogy in critical courses that have a high impact on student retention and success in their discipline. INVITE faculty will participate in an inclusive pedagogy learning community to support each other’s work as well as the work of other faculty members. The INVITE faculty hiring initiative is part of Ohio University’s broader commitment supporting Ohio University faculty throughout all the phases of their careers.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology houses undergraduate majors in Sociology, Sociology-Criminology, and Sociology-Prelaw, and offers a Sociology Master’s Degree. The department is proud to offer well-enrolled general education courses that emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion. The department is home to university-wide and national award-winning teachers. The department is committed to effective teaching and to fulfilling the mission of the department and College of Arts and Sciences. Our commitment to excellent teaching is complimented by our commitment to maintaining the first-rate quality of faculty research. Areas of scholarly expertise include Social Justice, Social Inequality, Criminology, and Law. Faculty publish in top academic journals and prestigious book presses.
Ohio University. Established in 1804, Ohio University’s is the oldest public university in the state of Ohio. Our total enrollment is over 28,000 students across the state and online. About 20,000 of those students are undergraduates studying at our residential campus in Athens—our quintessential college town that’s nestled deep in the Appalachian foothills of beautiful Southeast Ohio. Our picturesque campus is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains amidst scenic state and national parks, and is just 75 minutes southeast of Columbus, Ohio.
Diversity Statement
Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information.