11 Anthropology & Sociology jobs

  The International and Global Studies Program, in conjunction with the Anthropology Department of The University of the South in Sewanee, TN, invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor to begin August 2020. We seek candidates with a PhD or ABD in anthropology and a research focus on globalization. Subfields are open, but preference will be given to those who study capitalism, the environment, gender, and/or immigration. World region is also open, but preference will given to those whose work is focused on Asia. The person hired will teach 6 full courses, including several electives in their area of expertise as well as one section of an IGS introductory course and one required class for anthropology.

Job no: 498945 Work type: Part-time Location: Cedar Valley Work Schedule: Varies (No more than 19.5 hours per week) Job Title Code FAA Salary Level Salary Range (Full-Time) Hourly Rate (Part-Time) $48.42 per hour Business Travel FLSA Exempt Position Type Faculty Position Summary Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students of varying diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences. The ability to provide quality customer service. Physical Requirements May be required to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Minimum Knowledge and Experience Master’s degree or higher in Sociology or Master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Sociology.  ***Official transcripts will be required at time of interview. ***Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.*** Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides students with a written course syllabus. Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning. Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate. Maintains accurate and complete course records. Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean, and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions. Values the collaborative process. Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles and has the ability to incorporate diversity of delivery of such learning styles in instruction. Participates in student advising and registration. Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others. Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations. Complies with Districts board policy, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate. Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests. Serves on and attends college committees as assigned. Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required and attends other required college meetings and activities. Participates in his/her own performance appraisal. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds. May work with student clubs and/or organizations. Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Districts and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds. Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities. Participates in professional development activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Advertised: 21 Oct 2019 Central Daylight Time Applications close: 15 May 2020 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time

Job no: 498944 Work type: Part-time Location: Cedar Valley Job Title Code FAA Hourly Rate (Part-Time) $48.42 per hour FLSA Exempt Position Type Faculty Position Summary Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students of varying diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences. The ability to provide quality customer service. Physical Requirements May be required to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Minimum Knowledge and Experience Master’s degree or higher in Anthropology or Master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours Anthropology.  ***Official transcripts will be required at time of interview. ***Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.*** Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides students with a written course syllabus. Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning. Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate. Maintains accurate and complete course records. Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean, and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions. Values the collaborative process. Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles and has the ability to incorporate diversity of delivery of such learning styles in instruction. Participates in student advising and registration. Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others. Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations. Complies with Districts board policy, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate. Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests. Serves on and attends college committees as assigned. Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required and attends other required college meetings and activities. Participates in his/her own performance appraisal. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds. May work with student clubs and/or organizations. Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Districts and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds. Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities. Participates in professional development activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Advertised: 21 Nov 2019 Central Standard Time Applications close: 15 May 2020 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time

Faculty Position - Lecturer in Public Safety Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs IUPUI  The Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs (formerly known as SPEA) at the IUPUI campus in Indianapolis seeks to fill one full-time faculty position at the rank of lecturer (non-tenure track) beginning in August 2020.    The ideal candidate will complement our existing strengths within our multidisciplinary public safety, criminal justice, and public affairs programs, and will have demonstrated expertise in one, or more of the following areas: emergency management, risk assessment, crisis management, homeland security, and/or public safety management. We are particularly interested in candidates with teaching and curriculum expertise in emergency preparedness, disasters, response and recovery, resilience, mitigation, and similar topics. The O’Neill School has strong interests in building on our strengths in these emerging fields of study.    All applicants must present evidence of high-quality instruction and curricular service. Candidates will be expected to teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.  Experience delivering courses in traditional face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online formats is preferred, as is prior experience in academic program administration. The standard teaching load for lecturers in the school is 7 courses per year (4/3 course load on Fall/Spring semester schedule).  Teaching load may be adjusted commensurate with curriculum-related service. The O’Neill School, a multi-disciplinary professional school of Indiana University, is committed to excellence in research, teaching, and civic engagement. Among public affairs programs, O’Neill School programs are ranked highly by U.S. News and World Report. O’Neill IUPUI has approximately 125 public safety undergraduate majors, 400 criminal justice undergraduate majors, and 50 graduate students in the Masters of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety program. In addition, O’Neill IUPUI has approximately 300 undergraduate public affairs students and 300 graduate students in the NASPAA-accredited MPA and graduate certificate programs. O’Neill IUPUI also offers a fully online graduate certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Candidates are encouraged to learn more about The O’Neill School at IUPUI by visiting our website: https://oneill.iupui.edu/ .  The O’Neill School and Indiana University are committed to diversity. We seek excellent candidates with a demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of a diverse community and pedagogic awareness. Diversity, in all its forms, is welcome at IUPUI including a broad range of ability, age, gender, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic and academic experience, and veteran status. The successful candidate will have demonstrated an overall commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity including the ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.  Indiana University pledges itself to continue its commitment to the achievement of equal opportunity within the University and throughout American society as a whole. In this regard, Indiana University will recruit, hire, promote, educate, and provide services to persons based upon their individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.  IUPUI is a research-intensive institution, with about $485 million annually in external grants and contracts. With over 30,000 students, IUPUI is the state of Indiana’s primary health and life sciences research campus and the third-largest campus in the state. The IUPUI campus is located in downtown Indianapolis within walking distance of the state Capitol, museums, professional sports venues, and vibrant urban living and entertainment. Indianapolis and surrounding areas provide a variety of housing options with a very affordable cost of living.  

Company Description: Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, and the School of Business is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University's pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, faculty are entitled to generous benefits.   Job Description: The American University in Cairo (AUC) is pleased to announce the continuation of its program of Core Teaching positions, intended for recent PhD graduates. Successful applicants will be appointed for a four-year term, as Core Curriculum Teaching Faculty with the rank of Assistant Professor. This faculty appointment is in the Academy of Liberal Arts and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The primary responsibility of the Core Teaching faculty will be to teach Sociology / Anthropology courses in the Core Curriculum. The courses focus on building student skills in the liberal arts, including critical thinking, written and oral communication, critical reading and ethics and civic engagement. A thematic approach that exposes students, non-majors and majors, to contemporary issues to is key to demonstrating the relevance of research in everyday life and its applicability to challenges in various fields. Faculty will also have the opportunity to teach and/or develop additional courses in their own or related disciplines. Access to apply for AUC's generous travel (and other) grants in support of their research and collaboration, and to observe, work in and learn about one of the most fascinating countries in the world, Egypt.  

The Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies invites applications for a teaching stream tenure-track appointment in Social-Cultural Anthropology at the Assistant Professor level to commence July 1, 2020. The position is for an expert in first year experience and teaching within the undergraduate program in the Department. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and develop courses at all undergraduate levels, with a particular focus on the first-year experience. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

Assistant Professor po sition     International Relations    Department of International Relations     Starting date: September 2020  Application deadline: March 31, 2020  Full - Or Part - Time: Full-Time (40 hours/week)  The Department of International Relations at Central European University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in International Relations, to be based on CEU’s campus in Vienna, Austria.   The Department is looking to develop its interdisciplinary research programme in the areas of Historical International Relations, (International) Social Media and Communications Studies, Interpretive Policy Analysis, and qualitative methodologies. The candidate must possess proven expertise, as well as teaching and a publication record, in one or several of these fields. The Department will give preference to candidates whose research is focused on, but not limited to, the Central and Eastern Europe. This preference is informed by CEU’s continued commitment to facilitate knowledge production about/in the region. This is also aimed at mitigating asymmetries in the exchange of ideas across the East-West divide and bringing the ideas from/about this part of the world in conversation with the most outstanding global scholarship.   The candidate must be able to develop and teach courses focused on the international history and/or current political trends and developments of the region (conceptualized from within the scholarly fields mentioned above), or courses on the interpretive aspects of international, intercultural, interethnic, interlingual communication and politics. In addition, the candidates must demonstrate ability to teach qualitative research methods (such as discourse analysis, interviewing, offline and digital ethnography, archival and historical research, etc.).   For more information about CEU and Department of International Relations please visit:  https://www.ceu.edu/ and https://ir.ceu.edu/  

The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS), University of Guelph, is seeking applications for a Canada Research Chair, Tier 2, in Integrating Social Science into One Health . The successful candidate will be appointable to a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in a CSAHS Department: Family Relations and Applied Nutrition; Geography, Environment and Geomatics; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology and Anthropology. Exceptional emerging scholars whose research extends into social sciences transdisciplinary scholarship examining critical problems at the confluence of human, animal, and environmental health are invited to apply for this position. We are particularly interested in applicants whose scholarship is grounded in and/or employs innovative mixed methods and community-engaged research. Areas of research focus might include, but are not limited to, Indigenous land relationships, well-being and culture, water, food, and land issues, the implications of climate change on traditional plant/animal foods and livelihoods, and the knowledge-policy-practice interface. Geographical area of expertise is open, which can be in Canada and/or beyond, and we encourage applicants who conduct community-based research with Indigenous communities, broadly and globally defined, to apply for this position.

The Division of Social Sciences at Troy (https://www.troy.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-arts-sciences/departments/social-science/) University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant, associate, or full professor of Sociology, anticipated to start Fall 2020. We are a friendly and collaborative department with growth potential in our undergraduate Sociology and Master’s in Social Sciences programs. We are looking for a quantitative sociologist with a primary specialization in crime, deviance, or law. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Sociology and quantitative methods to Social Science majors. The primary responsibilities of this position are to teach four undergraduate and graduate courses per semester, conduct scholarly activities including publishing in academic journals. Full participation in departmental activities is expected as well as serving on committees, advising and mentoring students, and other duties.  

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Connecticut invites applications for two Assistant Professor (tenure track) positions in the area of ethnic/racial health disparities, with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2020. Successful candidates will be hired in one of three departments, with no more than one in any department: Anthropology, Sociology, or Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS), as part of a college-wide cluster hire of three faculty in health disparities. We anticipate that at least one of these positions will be a joint appointment with the Africana Studies Institute. These hires demonstrate UConn and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Faculty have opportunities for connections to strong centers and institutes across the University, including the Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy (InCHIP), the Human Rights Institute, the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, and the Health Disparities Institute. The University of Connecticut is ranked the best public university in New England and among the top 25 public universities in the U.S. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research and scholarship through high quality publications in top-tier venues and through mentoring of graduate students. In the area of teaching, the successful candidate will share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful candidates will highlight a commitment to equity and be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through their research, teaching, and/or public engagement multiple perspectives as the foundation of a rich learning experience; integrate diverse experiences into instructional methods and research tools; and/or provide leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, populations, and intellectual interests.