An equitable and inclusive campus and curriculum are critical to our educational mission, and we are committed to teaching students from all backgrounds. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to the success of historically underrepresented, marginalized, and first-generation students are encouraged to apply. We therefore ask candidates to identify their strengths and experiences in this area in their cover letter as well as teaching and scholarship statements.
The annual teaching load is 5 courses. We expect the successful candidate to teach one section of our Sociology 101 course, two 200-level courses on crime and criminology and social statistics, one advanced seminar in criminology/criminal justice, and one course during our 3.5 week May term. The appointment begins on July 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
The Sociology Department is a vibrant and collegial unit on campus, with dynamic and engaged majors, and our faculty members are actively engaged in cutting edge pedagogy and scholarship. We look forward to welcoming the Visiting Assistant Professor to our campus.
Bates College is a residential liberal arts college in Lewiston, Maine. Details about the college and its community can be found [here]. In 2024, Bates fielded a record number of applicants from 138 nations. Lewiston is a diverse and growing city in Maine, two and a half hours north of Boston and 45 minutes from Portland, Maine’s largest city.
Community-engaged learning and study abroad are both broadly encouraged and supported; pedagogical development and innovation is further buttressed by our highly engaged Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning. Educational access and racial justice are central to Bates’ history and mission and our faculty-led initiatives reflect this commitment.
Qualifications
All Ph.D. degree requirements in Sociology, Criminology or a related field should be completed by the date of appointment.
Application Instructions
Please submit the following materials: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a statement on teaching, a statement on scholarship, teaching evaluations and sample syllabi as available, and a writing sample of article length. We also recommend a discussion about your experience about equity and inclusion in your letter and statements. Please arrange for submission of 2-3 letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses your teaching experience or capacity. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and verification of degree.
Apply here: http://apply.interfolio.com/161932