Job description

Job ID: 287014

About Us
Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers’ Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment

Job Summary
The Assistant Professor of Sociology is a tenure track position. Duties include teaching undergraduate courses, participating in scholarly activity, mentoring and advising students, and participating in departmental and university activities. Other duties may include curriculum development, participating in professional development activities, and seeking external funding for research.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities
Teaching:Course Delivery:

Teaching a range of Sociology courses, including introductory, advanced, and specialized topics.

Curriculum Development:

Contributing to the development and refinement of course content and curricula.

Student Advising:

Serving as an academic advisor to students, providing guidance on course selection, career planning, and other academic matters.

Excellence in Teaching:

Albany State University is a State University and emphasizes excellence in teaching. Our faculty strive to make coursework relevant and incorporate high impact practices.

Scholarly Activity:

Developing and maintaining scholarly activity appropriate to field. Scholarly Activity may include pedagogical and applied research. Typical examples include publishing, presentations, participation in workshops and conferences, and grant writing to support research.

Student Success:

Mentoring and supervising students is an important part of student success. Additionally, teaching professional practices and career based competencies is crucial to the success of our students beyond graduation.

Service:

Departmental Service: Participating in departmental committees, meetings, and other activities.

University Service: Contributing to university-wide initiatives and committees.

Community Engagement: Engaging with the broader community through public speaking, outreach programs, and other activities.

Required Qualifications
The master’s degree in Sociology.

Experience teaching in Sociology.

A record of scholarly achievement and/or impactful service.

Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. degree in Sociology.

College teaching experience.

Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.

Proposed Salary
Salary range is from $51,600 to $57,000.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Excellent communication, written and technology skills.

Demonstrate ability for effective teaching and scholarship.

Demonstrate support of professional organizations in the discipline and have potential for obtaining external funding.

Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at [email protected]. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at [email protected].

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_per sonnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values
Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for “Positions of Trust” and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
• a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity
Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.

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