Assistant Professor of Practice, Sociology

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Jan 25, 2025

Assistant Professor of Practice, Sociology
Posting Number	req21607
Department	Sociology
Department Website Link	https://sociology.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The School of Sociology at the University of Arizona invites applications for a career-track Assistant Professor of Practice position to teach and provide administrative leadership in our various undergraduate degree programs beginning August 2025. The School of Sociology offers degrees in Sociology, as well as Care, Health, & Society (CHS), and Criminology that provide undergraduate students at the University of Arizona with unique education, training, and applied experiences. The primary responsibilities of this academic year (9 month) career-track Assistant Professor of Practice position include: teaching introductory courses in our Sociology program such as Introduction to Sociology and Sociological Theory; teaching and developing courses in one or more substantive areas such as Health, Criminology, or Inequality; providing administrative leadership and bringing innovative energy to the Sociology program; promoting student success; and providing and expanding opportunities for professional training that will help students prepare for careers. The School of Sociology supports Inclusive Excellence. Many students in our degree programs are first-generation college students, and many come from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. The University of Arizona (UA) was the first four-year public university in Arizona recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As a land-grant HSI, the University is committed to responsibly meeting the educational needs of the vibrant and increasingly diverse communities of Arizona. This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Duties & Responsibilities: Instruction involves teaching a 3/4 course load during the academic year (Fall/Spring). Courses to be taught include but are not limited to SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology, and SOC 300 Sociological Theory. Additional courses will be developed based on the expertise of the successful candidate ideally in the areas of Health, Criminology, and/or Inequality. Instruction modalities include both online and in-person courses. Other non-traditional classroom teaching duties may include directing the SOC 393 Internship and SOC 499 Independent Study courses as well as supervising Honors College theses. Summer instruction for additional pay is also possible. Service includes providing vision and programmatic leadership for the School of Sociology's continued growth and development. This service includes but is not limited to: Promoting the programs on and off campus Exploring opportunities to create new courses in the School of Sociology Innovating the Sociology curriculum, keeping it current and in line with employment trends and employers' needs Helping to administer and guide Internship opportunities for students Providing mentorship and guidance for students seeking careers in related professions Working with university and college efforts to recruit students to various School of Sociology programs and promote the opportunities, events, and accomplishments of our students and faculty Developing annual course schedules in collaboration with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, School Manager, and School Director Working with regional employers to identify opportunities for collaborations such as internship placements, service-learning opportunities, and professionalization seminars Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Commitment to innovative leadership and program growth Excellent communication skills and commitment to working collaboratively and proactively with teams of faculty, staff, graduate, and undergraduate students Demonstrated excellence in teaching, student support, mentorship, and career counseling
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. in Sociology or related social science or interdisciplinary field by time of appointment Ability and willingness to teach online and in-person courses in core courses such as Introduction to Sociology and Sociological Theory and teaching and developing courses in one or more areas such as Health, Criminology, or Inequality
Preferred Qualifications	Experience using a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives to respond to the needs of a diverse student body at the undergraduate level Experience with curricular/program management
Rank	Assistant Professor
Tenure Information	Career-Track (CT)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Teaching Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	DOE
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	8/18/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Contact: Diego F. Leal, dflc@arizona.edu
Open Date	1/22/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant	Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) Teaching Portfolio, including at minimum a Statement on Teaching, Examples of Course Syllabi, and Teaching Evaluations Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation will be requested from letter writers after shortlisted applicants submit their materials)
Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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