Assistant Professor of Sociology (Global Sociology)

Posted: 3/2/2020 (Employment)

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Sociology or related discipline (such as International Studies)
• Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2020
• Specialization in the area of Global Sociology
• Demonstrated potential for successful college-level teaching
• Demonstrated potential for continued development of research, scholarly, and creative activities in global sociology
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of scholarship in Global Sociology
• Successful teaching in global sociology and in one or more of the following: international social problems and conflict, political sociology, political economy, research methods, and/or sociological theory
• Demonstrated ability to mentor students and supervise research
• Evidence of service in an academic institution or the community

Duties:

• Teach courses in: Sociology of Globalization, International Social Conflict, Political Sociology, Social Order and Social Change, Sociology of Human Rights and Social Justice, Research Methods, Sociological Theory
• Develop potential courses in: Comparative International Social Movements, Transnational Communities, Racialized and Gendered State Violence, and/or within the candidate’s area(s) of expertise
• Engage in ongoing research, scholarly and creative activities leading to publication
• Assist in mentoring students; supervise student research
• Develop curricula to meet the needs of a diverse student body
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community

How to Apply – Required Documentation:

• An Equity and Diversity Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: http://www.csulb.edu/EquityDiversityStatement
• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
• CV (including current email address)
• Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree
• Names and contact information for three references
• Three current signed letters of recommendation independently provided by references
• Samples of relevant materials, including teaching materials (philosophy, evaluations, and/or syllabi), and evidence of research (papers, publications, and/or dissertation chapters)
• Finalists will also be required to submit the following:

1. A signed SC-1 form,
2. An official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

Applicants should apply and submit all required documentation electronically through: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13702
Upon request, finalists will be required to submit original, official documents, as noted in the required documentation section.

Kerry Woodward, Chair, Search Committee

California State University, Long Beach

Department of Sociology

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

Long Beach, CA 90840-0906

(562) 985-4602 or kerry.woodward@csulb.edu
Application Deadline:

Review of applications to begin September 3, 2019

Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)

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Location: CSU Long Beach (Open until filled)