Department:    Sociology                Rank:  Assistant Professor

Specialization(s): Research methods and/or social theory, urban sociology and at least one more area of specialization

Search # 12-031

Date Posted: November 18, 2011

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:       
Normal teaching load is four courses per semester.  Successful candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate and master's level courses.  In addition to department required courses and electives, we teach courses for the university liberal education program.  All faculty share student advising and committee assignments.

Required Qualifications: 
Applicants must have earned doctorate by time of appointment.  Evidence of ability to teach at the university level effectively.  Ability to engage in meaningful scholarship/creative activity, leading to presentations at professional meetings and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals in the discipline. 


Preferred Qualifications: 
College teaching experience.  Demonstrated record of scholarship/creative activity.

Application Process:
Please submit Letter of Interest, Current Curriculum Vita, Official Graduate Transcripts, and Three Letters of Recommendation to:

Dr. Jon P. Bloch, Chair, Sociology Department
EN C 023B
Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, Connecticut 06515


In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by January 17, 2011.  Position will remain open until filled.