Description

The Sociology Program at Oglethorpe University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position for academic year 2024-2025, beginning in August 2024. The teaching load is 3/3, with service commitments to be negotiated. Candidates should expect to teach the following courses: Introduction to Sociology, Race and Ethnicity, Crime and Deviance.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Sociology at the time of appointment is required. We seek experienced, well-organized and student-centered individuals dedicated to fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Interested applicants should submit the following items:

• a cover letter describing qualifications and interest. Applicants should state in their cover letter how their teaching, research, service and/or life experiences aligns with the university’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;
• evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabi, course evaluations, teaching statement)
• unofficial graduate transcripts
• a curriculum vitae
• contact information for three professional references

Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Justin Wise, Associate Professor of Psychology, at jwise@oglethorpe.edu. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is a private liberal arts and sciences institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. Oglethorpe is committed to fostering a campus community and intellectual environment that recruits and maintains diverse faculty and staff, promotes a culture of respect for diverse experiences and perspectives, and understands and addresses the role of inequality in shaping our individual and collective identities. We value faculty mentorship and support faculty teaching, research, and development through the Office of the Provost which works closely with the Office of DEI. The university currently enrolls a diverse population of about 1,500 students who represent more than 30 states and 30 countries. More than half of Oglethorpe’s students identify as persons of color and 40 percent are the first in their families to attend college. Candidates from historically excluded groups, whose work furthers the institution’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, and who bring varied life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Renowned for its groundbreaking Core program, Oglethorpe is a member of the Annapolis Group, comprised of the nation’s most selective liberal arts institutions, and has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Liberal Arts