Job Description

Overview:

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Arts & Sciences is inviting applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor of Sociology. We are seeking a student-centered candidate with demonstrated experience teaching courses in the sociology of health and medicine. Additionally, expertise in areas that complement our programmatic strengths—such as social inequality, race/ethnicity, and/or gender—is highly desirable. All candidates must provide evidence of effective and dynamic teaching. The successful candidate will join a vibrant department offering an undergraduate major and minor in Sociology, minors in Gerontology and Anthropology, and a 3+2 dual-degree program with an MSW. Our department also provides essential courses for students in other majors, as well as those who are designated pre-medicine. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated educator who will contribute to our department’s continued success and growth.

The position will begin August 2025.

About the College:

The College of Arts & Sciences is a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to providing an immersive and distinctive educational experience. Known for our inclusive teaching, faculty mentorship, and high-impact experiences, our programs integrate career planning and skill development into a broad education tailored to meet the needs and challenges of the 21st century. Our students emerge as ethical and intellectual leaders, capable of critical and independent thinking, equipped to collaborate on solutions to pressing global issues, and prepared for success in their personal, professional, and civic lives. The College of Arts & Sciences offers 25 undergraduate majors, 34 undergraduate minors, an MS in Molecular and Cell Biology, 6 undergraduate and 1 graduate certificates, and 13 undergraduate/graduate dual-degree programs.

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women’s rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women’s basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review’s “The Best 388 Colleges.” The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:

• Teach, advise, and mentor undergraduate students and help them to achieve their academic goals
• Teach 4 courses (12 credits) per semester, including core courses in the Sociology curriculum, courses in the sociology of health and medicine, and additional courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. Current courses in the sociology of health and medicine include “Sociology of Health and Illness” and “Sociology of Mental Health.”
• Intentional engagement in service to support the program, department, college and university and to help advance the mission and values of the institution
• The successful candidate should be a strong communicator who is comfortable responding to requests for media interviews and commentary regarding their area of expertise

Education Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Sociology or Medical Sociology at the time of appointment.

Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively teach undergraduate-level courses in required areas in an engaging, innovative, and inclusive manner
• Commitment to participating in a collaborative teaching environment
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and community
• Commitment to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community

Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

All applications must be submitted electronically via our online system . The deadline for first consideration has been extended from October 28, 2024 to November 5, 2024.

Applications must be submitted electronically and must include: 

1. Cover letter 
2. CV 
3. A philosophy of teaching statement (1-2 pages preferred) that describes how you create an inclusive classroom and your experiences fostering a collaborative learning environment
4. Samples of syllabi and course assignments relevant to preferred teaching areas
5. Copies of original student evaluations or course observations by peers or graduate faculty
6. Contact information for three academic references (who will not be contacted without your permission)

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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