Assistant/Associate Professor in Sociology and Criminology

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 19, 2024
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Closing Date: Type of Position:Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: Yes Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Department of Sociology and Criminology Department's Website: https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/sociology/ Summary of Job Duties:The Department of Sociology and Criminology in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Sociology and Criminology to start in August 2025. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment with a competitive startup package. At minimum the person hired must have: (1) a Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or related social science discipline, (2) an active research agenda and evidence of scholarly productivity, (3) evidence of the ability to contribute to one or more departmental strengths in the research areas of community, criminology, inequality/stratification, and health, and (4) evidence of contributing to a scholarly environment for all through teaching, mentoring, research, outreach, and/or service commensurate with rank. We prefer candidates who have a strong record or demonstrated potential for securing research funding. Additionally, a demonstrated ability to engage in intersectional scholarship that addresses interlocking inequalities, as reflected in the candidate's teaching, research, and/or service is highly desirable. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. About the Department The Department is a dynamic, productive, collegial, and student success-oriented unit in Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. The Department offers undergraduate degrees in Sociology and Criminology, and an M.A. in Sociology, and affiliation with three research units: the Center for Social Research, Community and Family Institute, and the Terrorism Research Center. The Department participates in African and African American Studies, Asian Studies, Latin American & Latino Studies, and other interdisciplinary area studies programs. The department contributes to the larger university strategic mission outlined in detail in the Chancellor's guiding priorities (https://chancellor.uark.edu/150-forward/index.php). For more information about the department, please visit https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/sociology/. Duties will include: 40% Teaching 40% Research 20% Service Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:* A Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or related social science discipline from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by start date Active research agenda and evidence of scholarly productivity Evidence of the ability to contribute to one or more departmental strengths in the research areas of community, criminology, inequality/stratification, and health Evidence of contributing to a scholarly environment for all through teaching, mentoring, research, outreach, and/or service commensurate with rank Preferred Qualifications: A strong record or demonstrated potential for securing funding for research Demonstrated ability to engage in intersectional scholarship that addresses interlocking inequalities as reflected in the candidate's teaching, research, and/or service Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Demonstrated ability to foster a positive collegial and collaborative working environment Experienced skills in collegiate teaching commensurate with rank Additional Information: Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Jeffrey Gruenewald, search committee chair, jgruenew@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Completed applications received by October 15, 2024, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Jeffrey Gruenewald, at jgruenew@uark.edu. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter/letter of application, a research statement (no more than 2 pages), and a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes