Assistant professor of sociology

Marquette University

Assistant Professor of Sociology

The Department of Social and Cultural Sciences invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2018. We seek applicants to teach primarily in the Sociology program, with expertise in the areas of social movements and collective behavior. The candidate who is hired will be expected to teach sections of Research Methods (with both qualitative and quantitative components) and Social Movements as well as other courses relevant to their areas of expertise. The ability to contribute to other majors in the department as well as to curriculum being developed around Race and Ethnic Studies will be considered an asset. 

Applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching, evidence of scholarly productivity, and a clear research agenda. A Ph.D in Sociology or a related field is required by the time of appointment.

The Department of Social and Cultural Sciences offers undergraduate majors in Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology and Law Studies, and Social Welfare and Justice. The department is committed to excellence in both research and teaching. Please visit the department website here

Marquette University is a Jesuit, Catholic University with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. We seek candidates who can contribute to its mission, a statement of which can be found here. Candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The campus is located in downtown Milwaukee, a racially diverse area with convenient access to national, state, and local government agencies, and many private institutions and non-profit organizations.

Review of candidates will begin on September 25, 2017. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Instructions for application.

Please note: All applicants must apply online.

Use the following links to Marquette’s Human Resources Department to apply:

https://employment.marquette.edu/postings/8232

Online materials requested include: CV, cover letter, evidence of teaching effectiveness, teaching statement, writing sample, research statement. ABD candidates must provide timetable for completion of PhD.

In addition to applying online: Please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the department via USPS to:

Search Committee

Department of Social and Cultural Sciences

Lalumiere Hall 340

Marquette University

P.O. Box 1881

Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881

(Street address for courier delivery is 526 N. 14th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233)