Assistant Professor of Sociology
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Simpson College: Academic Affairs: Division of Social Science: Sociology and Criminal Justice
Location
Indianola, IA
Open Date
Nov 06, 2024
Description
Simpson College, a private, nationally recognized regional college grounded in the liberal arts tradition and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, invites nominations and applications for the position of a tenure-track appointment in Sociology at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2025.
Our department supports undergraduate majors in Criminal Justice, Sociology and Human Services. We also support a graduate program in Criminal Justice with an undergraduate and graduate certificate in Trauma and Resilience.
Salary, Rank, and Tenure: The position is a nine-month, tenure track appointment with the possibility of summer teaching. The primary responsibilities of the position include a teaching load of 3/3 in areas of social welfare, equity and change, grant writing, social justice theory, and inequality and justice. The salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Simpson College encourages innovative teaching and seeks colleagues who will help its students of all ages develop critical intellectual skills, nurture values which foster personal worth and individuality for the purpose of living lives of leadership within a creative, diverse, and just community. Successful applicants must demonstrate a commitment to social justice, cultural diversity, and inclusive teaching practices that will contribute to a campus climate that supports equity and diversity. The main campus is located in Indianola, Iowa which is just 12 minutes from the capital city, Des Moines. To learn more about Simpson College, please visit: www.simpson.edu.
Qualifications
The position will begin August 2025, and a Ph.D. is preferred in Sociology, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Social Justice, Social Work or related fields. Additionally, successful applicants need to have interdisciplinary interest, a willingness to teach courses in statistics and research methods, and experience and/or expressed interest in working at a primarily residential, liberal arts institution.
We seek candidates with enthusiasm for student advising, new student recruitment, and other ways to support the mission of the institution. This includes (and is not limited to) providing effective instruction and advising to under-represented students and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds.
Excellence in classroom teaching, grounded in inclusive pedagogy is essential.
Application Instructions
Application Procedure: Submit these application materials via Interfolio 1) a letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a teaching statement, 4) graduate transcripts (unofficial), 5) three professional references- information (phone, address, relationship), 5) a diversity statement through teaching, scholarship, and/or service, and 6) teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness. ABD applicants should include a detailed update on their dissertation progress.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applications received by November 30, 2024 will receive full consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents of students, employees, sources of referral for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with Simpson College are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran or veteran disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic in admission, access to, treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any persons having inquiries concerning Simpson College’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX – Section 504 or Americans with Disabilities Act are directed to contact Mary Ellen Bartley-Nancarrow, Director of Human Resources, Simpson College, 701 North C Street, Indianola, Iowa 50125-1299, (515) 961-1511. Persons may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding the institution’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX – Section 504, or Americans with Disabilities Act.
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The College is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include but are not limited to criminal history, national sex offender search, and motor vehicle history. Simpson’s annual security compliance document is available on the Simpson Security website. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you will be required to, upon being made an offer of employment, produce documents that are specified by the federal government to establish your identity and right to work in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after beginning paid employment. Questions? Contact the Human Resources department at employment@simpson.edu
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