Job Abstract

Shenandoah University's College of Arts and Sciences is accepting applications for a faculty position (career contract, rank open) in Sociology. Shenandoah University is a comprehensive private institution located in the historic and scenic Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, Virginia, approximately 70 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. The position is full-time and will start in August 2023; an on-campus, in-person presence is expected.

Responsibilities:

Candidates will be required to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses in sociology, from introductory to upper-level courses, including interdisciplinary studies, and provide academic advising to sociology students. We are specifically interested in finding a dynamic and collaborative faculty member who will re-envision what sociology means within a diverse college of Arts and Sciences.

Required Qualifications: 

A doctoral degree in sociology or a closely related terminal degree by the start of the Fall 2024 semester, demonstrated excellence in teaching, evidence of scholarly and professional activities, and experience teaching undergraduate courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

We invite applications for a faculty position in Sociology centered on the experiences, struggles, and contributions of marginalized communities broadly speaking. The ideal candidate will have research or teaching experience in one or more of the following themes: social inequality and justice, public health, environmental justice, rural sociology, and sexuality and gender studies. Preference will be given to individuals who utilize an inter and/or multidisciplinary approach.

How to Apply: 

Applicants must submit an application online including:

1. cover letter
2. current curriculum vitae.
3. list of three current references who are in a position to know the applicant’s expertise, with at least one addressing teaching effectiveness and at least one to address research and scholarly activities
4. statement that addresses commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity
5. evidence of effective teaching (including student evaluations, if available)
6. a complete description of scholarly activities
7. copies of all college transcripts (official transcripts will be required of all finalists.)

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.

**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire. 

Shenandoah University values the unique and diverse perspectives of individuals and communities locally and globally and seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.