The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Trinity consists of five sociologists, four anthropologists, and one urban geographer, with a variety of backgrounds and a wide range of research and teaching specialties. At Trinity, sociology takes a critical and in-depth look at the fundamental principles governing social organization and social behavior at the local, national, and global levels,with regard to topics such as social inequality, criminal justice, gender, race, public policy, and public health, making use of both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research. See the department website at https://www.trinity.edu/academics/departments/sociology-and- anthropology for more information.

Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution. Both the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the University as a whole value and guarantee academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship.

Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply.

JOB DUTIES

• The teaching responsibility is 3/3 at the undergraduate level. Instruction, except under exceptional circumstances (e.g., weather emergencies, COVID outbreaks, personal illness) will take place in-person on the Trinity campus.
• The candidate will be expected to be able to teach 2 sections of a lower-division course (Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Deviance, Sociology of Gender, and/or Social Inequality) and an upper-division course of their choice in their area of specialization, in both Fall 2023 and Spring 2024.
• The department is open to any areas of specialization within Sociology, but is especially interested in areas that do not overlap with our existing strengths.

APPOINTMENT DETAILS

This position will be a two- semester appointment beginning in August of 2023, and will be non- renewable.

EDUCATION
REQUIRED
Coursework completed and dissertation in progress in a doctoral program in Sociology (i.e., ABD status)

PREFERRED

Ph.D. in Sociology, completed by August 10, 2023

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Demonstrated teaching ability and enthusiasm for teaching at a selective undergraduate institution are essential.
• Completion of all Ph.D. coursework in Sociology.
• Successful sole-teaching of at least one undergraduate sociology course, as evidenced by a sample syllabus and teaching evaluations.

PREFERRED

● Completion of Ph.D. by August 10, 2023.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

● Work is completed in an office environment.
● May work under pressure to meet office/project deadlines. ● Instruction is expected to be in-person.

ATTENDANCE

● In-person, on-campus teaching is required.
● Attendance of monthly department meetings is required.

*INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING APPLICATION IN WORKDAY*

● Under “Start Your Application” select “Apply Manually”

● Only complete fields with a red asterisk (required)
● Under “My Experience”

• Education: provide educational information on undergraduate (BS, BA, etc.) and terminal (PhD, MFa, JD, etc.) degrees
• Resume/CV: upload all required application materials (maximum of five (5) files)

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Please submit the following electronically through Trinity University’s Employment Opportunities portal, linked here:

• Cover letter (1-2 pages single-spaced), a current curriculum vitae, and (unofficial) transcripts from graduate studies in sociology, all contained in a single pdf file.
• Statement of teaching philosophy/practice and evidence of teaching effectiveness (past syllabi from one or more sole-taught courses and a sample of course evaluations), all contained in a second pdf file.
• Diversity statement in a single pdf file that responds to the prompt: “Trinity University is committed to the value of intentional inclusion. Please provide a brief statement (250-500 words) describing your past efforts as well as your future plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in your teaching.”
• Names and contact information for three references in a single pdf file; these three persons should submit their letters as soon as possible after the candidate submits their application for the position. References should address their letters to “Search Committee” and email them in pdf format to mdouglas@trinity.edu.

The review of applications will begin on March 20, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

CONTACT INFORMATION

David Spener, Professor, Chairperson of Search Committee, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, dspener@trinity.edu.

For questions concerning applying and submitting materials in Workday, please contact Irma De Leon (ideleon@trinity.edu) and Mary Douglas (mdouglas@trinity.edu).

Trinity University is committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Trinity University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such it provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Trinity welcomes applications from candidates who share those values and who will harness them on behalf of the University’s mission.