Assistant Professor
Troy University
Posted on Aug 31, 2024
Position Information
| Posting Number | F0906P |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Assistant Professor |
| Position Type | Faculty |
| Department | Anthropology, Sociology and Criminology - Troy |
| Division | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Campus | Troy |
| Faculty Rank | Assistant Professor |
| If Faculty position | 10 Month |
| Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track? | Tenure Track |
| Work Status | Full-Time (FT) |
| Temporary | No |
| Location | Troy - T01 |
| Job Summary | The Department of Anthropology, Sociology, and Criminology at Troy University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach courses in the Sociology and Criminology programs with an anticipated start date in January or August 2025. We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field. Doctoral candidates who are ABD and near graduation will also be considered. The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates whose teaching and research interests center around race, class, gender, and crime. The candidate selected for this position will be responsible for teaching 12 credit hours per semester (4/4 teaching load) in a combination of face-to-face and online graduate and undergraduate courses. The successful candidate will also maintain an active research agenda, mentor and advise students, and provide service to the department, university, and community. Our collaborative and friendly department is one of the largest at Troy University and offers four undergraduate majors (Anthropology, Sociology, Social Science, and Criminal Justice), and two online Master’s programs (with various concentrations). Candidates who are enthusiastic about joining our expanding department are encouraged to apply. Founded in 1887, Troy University is located in Troy, Alabama, and is known as “Alabama’s Most Beautiful Campus.” We offer a competitive salary while also being located in an affordable and growing community. We are positioned two hours north of Panama City Beach, Florida, and within an hour’s drive to Dothan and Montgomery! Application review process will begin October 1, 2024. |
| In Class Teaching Percentage | 50% |
| Online Teaching Percentage | 50% |
| Minimum Qualifications | 1. Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution (applicants that are ABD and near graduation will also be considered) 2. Must have the ability to teach both face-to-face as well as in online environments 3. Ability to conduct scholarly research, publish peer-reviewed work, and seek out grant funding in area of specialization |
| Preferred Qualifications | 1. Knowledge of online learning pedagogy 2. Two years of teaching experience |
| Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | No |
| Work Hours | To be determined |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | N/A |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | No |
| Posting Date | 08/30/2024 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please attach a previous syllabus in the “Other Documents”. |
| Academic Term Position Will Begin | January or August 2025 |
| Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/39842 |