Job opening at Portland State: Urban Sociology Position
Assistant Professor (Urban Sociology)
Position Details
| Proposed Start Date | 09/16/2016 |
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| Rank | C – Assistant Professor |
| Working Title | Assistant Professor (Urban Sociology) |
| Position Number | D99154 |
| Representation | AU – AAUP (PSU only) |
| Renewable | Renewable |
| Position FTE | 1 |
| Term of Service | 9 month |
| Tenure Status | A – Annual Tenure |
Position Summary
| Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept | The Portland State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides the intellectual foundation for the liberal and professional education of students at Portland State and for the enhancement of the quality of life in the metropolitan area. The College consists of departments across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. |
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| Position Summary | The Department of Sociology at Portland State University is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin September 2016. Candidate’s research and teaching strengths should be in the field of urban sociology, broadly defined to include those with expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and/or cross-national methods. Our ideal candidate will have publications and record of grant-seeking appropriate to the rank, and be able to contribute to both teaching and research for PSU’s substantial investment in social sustainability.
The Department of Sociology offers the Ph.D., Master’s and bachelor’s to nearly 400 majors. Faculty specialties include Criminology, Education, Environment, Family, Gender, Medical, Race/Ethnicity, Social Class/Stratification, Social Movements, and Urban Sociology. A successful candidate will be able to contribute to the department’s strengths in these areas. |
| Primary Activity | I – Instructional |
| Minimum Qualifications | – Ph.D. in Sociology or related field. ABDs must have Ph.D. by September 15, 2016.
– Commitment to innovative teaching. |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Key Cultural Competencies | Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences. Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct. |
| Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement | The starting annual salary rate for this position will be dependent upon qualifications and experience with an excellent benefits package including 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities. |
| Annual Salary |
Application Instructions
| Additional Information | |
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| Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) | Complete the on-line application and include a cover letter that describes research and teaching interests and experience; a curriculum vitae; three samples of scholarship (in one pdf); and provide the names and email addresses of individuals (minimum of 3 – maximum of 5) who have agreed to serve as references. References will not be contacted until you have been selected for further consideration.
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2015 and continue until finalists are identified. |
| Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? | No |
| Background Check Required | No |
| Position End Date (if applicable) | |
| If you have questions | If you have questions, please contact the search coordinator:
Bahar Jaberi |
Search Details
| Posting Close Date | 09/30/2015 |
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| Projected Close Date for Posting | Open Until Finalists Identified |
| Application screening begins | 10/01/2015 |
Reference Requests
Reference Requests
| Accept References | Yes |
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| Minimum Number of References | 3 |
| Maximum Number of References | 5 |
| Cutoff Date | 10/30/2015 |
| Special Instruction for Reference Provider |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Writing Sample
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
For more information, please visit https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/16643.