Sociology Right
Overview
Job Title:
Assistant Professor of Sociology Location:
Albany State University – Albany, GA Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full/Part Time:
Full-Time Job ID:
287014 Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job Summary
The Assistant Professor of Sociology is a tenure-track position. Duties include teaching undergraduate courses, participating in scholarly activity, mentoring and advising students, and participating in departmental and university activities. Other duties may include curriculum development, participating in professional development activities, and seeking external funding for research.
Location notes: Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.
Responsibilities
Teaching
Course Delivery
— Teaching a range of Sociology courses, including introductory, advanced, and specialized topics.
Curriculum Development
— Contributing to the development and refinement of course content and curricula.
Student Advising
— Serving as an academic advisor to students, providing guidance on course selection, career planning, and other academic matters.
Excellence in Teaching
— Emphasizing excellence in teaching, making coursework relevant and incorporating high-impact practices.
Scholarly Activity
— Developing and maintaining scholarly activity appropriate to the field (may include pedagogy and applied research), with examples such as publishing, presentations, workshops, conferences, and grant writing to support research.
Student Success
— Mentoring and supervising students; teaching professional practices and career-based competencies to enhance student success beyond graduation.
Service
Departmental Service
— Participating in departmental committees, meetings, and other activities.
University Service
— Contributing to university-wide initiatives and committees.
Community Engagement
— Engaging with the broader community through public speaking, outreach programs, and related activities.
Qualifications
Required:
Master’s degree in Sociology.
Experience teaching in Sociology.
A record of scholarly achievement and/or impactful service.
Preferred:
Ph.D. degree in Sociology.
College teaching experience.
Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.
Proposed Salary Salary range is from $51,600 to $57,000.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts
A statement of teaching philosophy
A list of at least 3 professional references with contact information
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Excellent communication, written and technology skills
Demonstrate ability for effective teaching and scholarship
Demonstrate support of professional organizations in the discipline and potential for external funding
Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026 or hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning, including the System Office. Core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details are available in the USG Policy and Code of Conduct documents and on-line at the provided policy pages.
Institutional Values Excellence — Respect — Community — Teamwork — Learning
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check prior to starting. Some roles may require additional checks or documentation, such as a credit check for certain positions, a motor vehicle report for roles involving driving a university vehicle, and a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The university prohibits harassment or discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran or military status, or other protected statuses. For questions regarding this policy, contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For disability accommodations contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.
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Job Title:
Assistant Professor of Sociology Location:
Albany State University – Albany, GA Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full/Part Time:
Full-Time Job ID:
287014 Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job Summary
The Assistant Professor of Sociology is a tenure-track position. Duties include teaching undergraduate courses, participating in scholarly activity, mentoring and advising students, and participating in departmental and university activities. Other duties may include curriculum development, participating in professional development activities, and seeking external funding for research.
Location notes: Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.
Responsibilities
Teaching
Course Delivery
— Teaching a range of Sociology courses, including introductory, advanced, and specialized topics.
Curriculum Development
— Contributing to the development and refinement of course content and curricula.
Student Advising
— Serving as an academic advisor to students, providing guidance on course selection, career planning, and other academic matters.
Excellence in Teaching
— Emphasizing excellence in teaching, making coursework relevant and incorporating high-impact practices.
Scholarly Activity
— Developing and maintaining scholarly activity appropriate to the field (may include pedagogy and applied research), with examples such as publishing, presentations, workshops, conferences, and grant writing to support research.
Student Success
— Mentoring and supervising students; teaching professional practices and career-based competencies to enhance student success beyond graduation.
Service
Departmental Service
— Participating in departmental committees, meetings, and other activities.
University Service
— Contributing to university-wide initiatives and committees.
Community Engagement
— Engaging with the broader community through public speaking, outreach programs, and related activities.
Qualifications
Required:
Master’s degree in Sociology.
Experience teaching in Sociology.
A record of scholarly achievement and/or impactful service.
Preferred:
Ph.D. degree in Sociology.
College teaching experience.
Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.
Proposed Salary Salary range is from $51,600 to $57,000.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts
A statement of teaching philosophy
A list of at least 3 professional references with contact information
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Excellent communication, written and technology skills
Demonstrate ability for effective teaching and scholarship
Demonstrate support of professional organizations in the discipline and potential for external funding
Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026 or hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning, including the System Office. Core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details are available in the USG Policy and Code of Conduct documents and on-line at the provided policy pages.
Institutional Values Excellence — Respect — Community — Teamwork — Learning
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check prior to starting. Some roles may require additional checks or documentation, such as a credit check for certain positions, a motor vehicle report for roles involving driving a university vehicle, and a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The university prohibits harassment or discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran or military status, or other protected statuses. For questions regarding this policy, contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For disability accommodations contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.
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