Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology

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Posted: 17-Mar-24

Location: Clinton, New York

Salary: Open

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Academic/Faculty
Social/Behavioral Sciences

Internal Number: D5947F41-529C-4354-B97D91718D584994

The Sociology Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a one-year visiting position for the 2024-2025 academic year starting July 1st. Substantively, candidates can specialize in any area, although we are particularly interested in those whose areas of interest complement our own. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would further the College’s goals of enhancing the educational experiences of students while building a diverse and inclusive educational environment. The teaching load in the department is 5 courses for the year. The expected salary range for this position is $74,000 to $76,900. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Sociology or expect to complete all requirements by Fall 2024.

In our department, we are committed to inspiring a range of students to study sociology through reading thought-provoking texts, classroom discussion, experiential learning, and independent research, supported by faculty. We also strongly value and support faculty research. https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/departments/sociology

Applicants should send their cover letter addressed to Professor Jaime Kucinskas, Chair, Sociology Department, Hamilton College, a vita, and at least one recent syllabus from a sociology course they have taught, via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/141364 . Review of applications will begin by March 20, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton’s open curriculum  (https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-curriculum ). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as human beings. Hamilton’s commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy and meeting the full demonstrated financial need of every accepted student for their entire undergraduate program. Please visit the college website for more information (www.hamilton.edu ). 

Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an inclusive and diverse learning community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and excel. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/ , as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-development/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.

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United States. Founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy; chartered in 1812 as Hamilton College; third oldest college established in New York State. Our mission is to provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence and the development of students as human beings, as we prepare them to make choices and accept the responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic world of intellect and diversity. Hamilton’s 1,350-acre campus is situated on a hilltop overlooking the picturesque village of Clinton, N.Y. The College is eight miles southwest of Utica, 45 minutes east of Syracuse, one hour from the Adirondack Park to the northeast and 90 minutes west of Albany.
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