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Northern Illinois University – Assistant Professor in Sociology with an emphasis in criminology (punishment and corrections)
The Department of Sociology at Northern Illinois University (NIU) seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sociology with an emphasis in criminology. The ideal candidate will be a specialist in punishment and corrections, with an ability to teach undergraduate courses in criminological theory and/or research methods. Additionally, the candidate should be able to serve as a mentor to NIU’s diverse student body. This hiring line is part of the department’s long-term vision for expanding its academic focus on criminology and enhancing student success. Currently, the department’s criminology certificate program is the largest on campus, and this program is being transitioned into a criminology major and minor. The department also offers terminal Master of Arts degrees in Sociology, which includes the option of an emphasis in criminology. Candidates who are dedicated to empowering students from underserved communities through their research, teaching, community engagement, service, and/or mentoring are strongly encouraged to apply.
NIU, a public research university, prides itself on the diversity of its campus community and its student-centered approach to teaching and research. Social mobility, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of its mission. NIU is nationally recognized as a top college for LGBTQ+ students and staff by Campus Pride and has twice been named one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” by ModernThink.
NIU’s main campus is in DeKalb, IL—an affordable and growing community 60 miles from Chicago.
Preferred qualifications
• Evidence of scholarly productivity commensurate with experience, including research focused on punishment, formal social control methods, the criminalization of racial and ethnic minorities, and/or mass incarceration.
• Ability to teach undergraduate-level punishment and corrections, criminological theory, and/or quantitative methods courses.
• Demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with an interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.
Candidates should apply online by January 6, 2025 at https://employment.niu.edu/postings/80360.
The following materials should be provided:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research agenda (1-2 pages)
• Teaching statement, including descriptions of a commitment to and experiences with advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom (1-2 pages)
• Three letters of recommendation (candidates provide contact information for their references; the online application system will email each reference with instructions; letters must be submitted by the application deadline)
• Unofficial graduate transcripts
For questions, contact the search committee chair Mike Ezell at mezell@niu.edu.
Official graduate transcripts and the successful completion of a background check will be required upon hiring.
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an AA/EEO employer, NIU considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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Vanderbilt University – tenured Associate or Full Professor of Sociology
Location: Nashville, TN
URL: http://apply.interfolio.com/156708
Open Date: Oct 4, 2024
Close Date: Dec 2, 2024
Description
The Department of Sociology at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenured Associate or Full Professor in Race/Ethnicity and Social Disparities with a focus on Health, the Environment, and/or Immigration. We seek candidates with demonstrated scholarly achievement in their study of medical/health sociology and/or environmental sociology and/or the sociology of immigration through the lens of race and ethnicity, and grant-active research portfolios emphasizing quantitative methods. The position begins with the fall semester 2025. The university is home to strong networks of environmental, health/medical, immigration, and race/ethnicity researchers, with collaborative opportunities through Vanderbilt’s Centers for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies, Research on Inequality and Health, and Energy, Climate, and Environment; Programs in African American and Diaspora Studies, Asian Studies, and Climate and Environmental Studies, and the Department of Medicine, Health, and Society.
Qualifications
We seek candidates with the ability to conduct innovative research of the highest quality in their areas of expertise, to seek and obtain external funding, to teach and mentor diverse undergraduate and graduate students, and to offer service to the department, university, and profession.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit via Interfolio [http://apply.interfolio.com/156708] the following:
1) a letter describing research and teaching interests and
2) your curriculum vitae.
Applications will be reviewed starting December 2, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Please contact Holly McCammon (holly.j.mccammon@vanderbilt.edu), Department Chair, with any questions.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for theUniversity in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.
Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Texas A&M University – Assistant Professor of Sociology
Position Description
The Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Demography and Health with a nine-month academic appointment starting Fall 2025. We are seeking candidates with the promise of national and international prominence in demography and health. The successful candidate will be expected to publish, seek grant opportunities, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in service activities.
Texas A&M University is one of the largest AAU universities in the United States with a student population of approximately 70,000 and is consistently rated as one of the top universities in the United States, particularly on “best value” and “affordability” (https://abpa.tamu.edu/accountability-metrics/recognitions). Texas A&M offers a wide range of research and collaboration opportunities for faculty including the Texas Federal Statistical Research Data Center (TXRDC); Race and Ethnic Studies Institute (RESI); Women’s and Gender Studies Program; and Schools of Public Health, Nursing, and Medicine. Texas A&M University ranks in the top 10 university endowments in the United States and ranks among the top 10 U.S. public universities in research expenditures. It is a large research university in College Station/Bryan, a growing metropolitan community with attractive amenities and a low cost of living. It has close proximity to the large metropolitan areas of Austin and Houston.
The Sociology Department is large and intellectually robust with roughly 30 faculty members, approximately 500 undergraduate majors, and 70 graduate students. Our current demography faculty engage issues such as internal and international migration, racial and ethnic disparities, health, and mortality. We expect this hire in demography and health to enhance the depth and breadth of our demography faculty by exploring issues which could include but are not limited to social determinants of health, fertility and health, and health disparities.
Qualifications
Completed Ph.D. in sociology or closely related field is required at time of start date. All methodologies, theoretical perspectives, and areas of concentration are welcome. We are especially interested in candidates who conduct innovative demographic research that will augment existing research areas within the department and have the potential for external funding. The ability to teach undergraduate and graduate required courses and courses in population topics is desirable.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin October 7, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications are accepted online through Interfolio at: apply.interfolio.com/152946
Interested candidates must submit:
(1) Cover letter.
(2) Curriculum vitae.
(3) Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable.
(4) Three confidential letters of reference.
Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. J. Kevin Barge (kbarge@tamu.edu).
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Texas A&M University – Assistant Professor of Sociology
Position Description
The Department of Sociology, College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position (Tenure-Track) in Environmental Sociology with a 9-month academic appointment with an anticipated start date of Fall 2025. We are seeking candidates with the promise of national and international prominence in Environmental Sociology. We are open to any area within environmental sociology but are especially interested in an environmental sociologist who focuses on climate change. The successful candidate will be expected to publish, seek grant opportunities, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in service activities.
Texas A&M University is one of the largest AAU universities in the U.S. with a student population of approximately 70,000 and is consistently rated as one of the top universities in the U.S., particularly on “best value” and “affordability” (https://abpa.tamu.edu/accountability-metrics/recognitions). Texas A&M offers a wide range of research opportunities including the TAMU Energy Institute, Texas Federal Statistical Research Data Center (TXRDC), the Race and Ethnic Studies Institute (RESI), Public Policy Research Institute, and the Glasscock Center for Humanities Research. Texas A&M University ranks in the top 10 university endowments in the U.S. and ranks among the top 10 U.S. public universities in research expenditures (https://vpr.tamu.edu/about-the-division/research-rankings/). It is a large research university in College Station/Bryan, a growing metropolitan community with attractive amenities and a low cost of living. It has close proximity to the large metropolitan areas of Austin and Houston.
The Sociology Department is large and intellectually robust with roughly 30 faculty members, approximately 500 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate students. In addition to environmental sociology courses offered in the Department of Sociology, the College of Arts and Sciences is currently developing a focus in environmental studies.
Qualifications
Completed Ph.D. in sociology or closely related field is required at the time of start date. All methodologies, theoretical perspectives, and geographical areas of concentration are welcome. We are especially interested in candidates who conduct innovative environmental sociology research that will augment existing research areas within the department and have the potential for external funding. An ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in theory and/or research methods is desirable.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin October 7, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications are accepted online through Interfolio at: apply.interfolio.com/152967
Interested candidates must submit:
(1) Cover letter.
(2) Curriculum vitae.
(3) Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable.
(4) Three confidential letters of reference.
Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. J. Kevin Barge (kbarge@tamu.edu).
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University of California San Diego – Assistant Professor of Computational Mechanisms of Behavior (Dept of Psychology)
Position overview
Position title: Assistant Professor Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $112,000-$135,200.
The posted UC Academic salary scales https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t1.pdf.
The base salary range, from the salary table, for this position is $78,200-$101,400.
“Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html
Application Window
Open date: August 30, 2024
Next review date: Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Psychology (psychology.ucsd.edu) within the School of Social Sciences at UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on computational mechanisms of behavior, with an anticipated start date of July 1st, 2025.
We seek candidates with a strong record of developing innovative computational approaches to understand the mechanistic bases of behavior in human and/or nonhuman animal models. Potential research expertise includes, but is not limited to, mathematical models, computer simulations, novel approaches to information processing, and/or large-scale neurodynamics.
The selected candidate will be responsible for establishing a rigorous, high-quality research program that complements existing departmental strengths in Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and/or Social Psychology. Additional responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses and mentoring students within the Department of Psychology, as well as participating in department and university service.
The Department of Psychology is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. We are especially interested in candidates who possess a commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion in an academic setting.
Department: https://psychology.ucsd.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have a PhD or be ABD (all but dissertation) in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or a related field. Candidates must also have a minimum of 3 publications or preprints in a relevant field.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Candidates must have a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
- Statement of Research
- Statement of Teaching
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity – Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our /shortcuts/contributions_to_diversity site for more information.
- Publication or Preprint
- Publication or Preprint
- Publication or Preprint
- Publication or Preprint (Optional)
- Publication or Preprint (Optional)
- Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
- 2-4 letters of reference required
Apply link: https://apptrkr.com/5623001
Help contact: mailto:mhedelstein@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California prohibits https://smokefree.ucsd.edu/ use at all University controlled properties.
The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.
Job location
San Diego, CA
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5623001
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Vanderbilt University – Assistant Professor of Sociology
Description & Dates
Unit: Sociology
Position Type: Faculty
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Sociology
Location: Nashville, TN
Open Date: Sep 2, 2024
Deadline —
Position Description:
The Department of Sociology at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of health/medical and/or environmental sociology to begin fall semester 2025. The successful candidate will study contemporary topics in health/medical and/or environmental sociology through the lens of race and ethnicity using quantitative methods. Their work should have strong potential for external funding. The position begins with the fall semester 2025. The university is home to strong networks of environmental, health/medical, and race/ethnicity researchers, with collaborative opportunities through Vanderbilt’s Centers for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies and Research on Inequality and Health; Programs in African American and Diaspora Studies, Asian Studies, and Climate and Environmental Studies, and the Department of Medicine, Health, and Society.
Qualifications
Vanderbilt expects excellence in research and teaching. The Ph.D. is required by August 1, 2025.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit via Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/152779 the following: 1) a letter describing research/teaching interests and professional experience; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) two samples of scholarly writing; 4) available evidence of teaching effectiveness, including course evaluations, if available; and 5) three letters of reference.
Applications will be reviewed starting October 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Holly McCammon (holly.j.mccammon@vanderbilt.edu), Department Chair, with any questions.
At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.
Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Vanderbilt University – Senior Lecturer of Sociology
Description & Dates
Unit: Sociology
Position Type: Faculty
Position Title: Senior Lecturer of Sociology
Location: Nashville, TN
Open Date: Aug 27, 2024
Deadline —
Position Description
The Department of Sociology at Vanderbilt University seeks highly motivated candidates for an instructional faculty position at the rank of Senior Lecturer. The successful candidate will teach criminology and other core sociology courses using the highest standards of teaching in a student-focused manner. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise and interest in teaching social science computational methods. The teaching load is six courses per academic year with the possibility of multiple sections of some courses. A strong record of teaching excellence, interest in pedagogy, and experience working with diverse and highly motivated students is highly desirable. The position will begin fall 2025 and is non-tenure-track. The initial appointment is for three years, with the potential for continuing reappointment, contingent upon institutional review.
Qualifications
Vanderbilt expects excellence in teaching. A Ph.D. in sociology is required by August 1, 2025.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit via Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/153028 the following: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) a letter describing teaching interests and philosophy specific to our program; 3) teaching evaluations if available and other evidence of teaching effectiveness; 4) names and contact information of at least three references.
Applications will be reviewed starting November 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Holly McCammon (holly.j.mccammon@vanderbilt.edu), Department Chair, with any questions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.
Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Michigan State University – Assistant Professor of Sociology (two positions)
Position Summary
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Required Degree
Minimum Requirements
- a PhD in Sociology or closely related field by the date of hire;
- graduate training and emerging expertise in sociology of race, ethnicity, and/or color, preferably incorporating intersectional analyses and methodological approaches that also consider class, gender, and/or sexuality;
- a promising research agenda;
- commitment to rigorous and ethical scholarship;
- potential for (and/or record of) securing extramural funding;
- demonstrated potential for (and/or evidence of) high-quality instruction and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
- demonstrated potential for (and/or evidence of) effective service to the institution, leadership in the discipline, and/or engagement with broader publics.
Desired Qualifications
- scholarly interests that connect with departmental strengths of health, medicine, and the body and/or environment, migration, and movements.
Required Application Materials
- a cover letter;
- a curriculum vitae;
- a 1-page research statement that includes what position you are applying for;
- a 1-page teaching statement;
- a diversity and inclusion statement (a statement addressing how past/and or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance MSU’s commitment to inclusive excellence); and
- contact information for three professional references.
Special Instructions
Department Statement
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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Cal State Fullerton – Assistant Professor of Political Science
Department of Political Science
Division of Politics, Administration & Justice
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Assistant Professor
Fall 2025
The Department of Political Science in the Division of Politics, Administration & Justice at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor position in Political Science with an appointment to begin Fall 2025.
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution, affirmative action, and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is firmly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. Individuals advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.
CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established affinity groups you can join to support your success.
Position
The Political Science Department seeks a candidate whose primary field of teaching and research is political behavior. Preference will be given to candidates whose scholarly and teaching interests focus on the role of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, or other historically marginalized groups and/or minoritized populations; electoral behavior; political polarization; or democratic backsliding within the United States, in isolation or comparatively.
CSUF faculty are committed teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on departmental and university-wide committees.
The primary responsibilities of the position will include teaching core courses in political behavior at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and the development of various courses in the faculty’s area(s) of specialization. Faculty generally teach three classes per semester; a reduced teaching load is provided for the first two years. This faculty member will also be responsible for producing scholarship commensurate with the requirements for tenure and will be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the Department and Division, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.
Required Qualifications
- D. in political science at the time of appointment with an emphasis in political behavior or a related field.
- Ability to teach political behavior in the United States, either in isolation or comparatively.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching a diverse student population.
- A strong record of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the level of
- Experience and commitment to being collaborative and a good colleague.
- Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and
- Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting marginalized social groups.
Preferred Qualifications
- Research and expertise in the role of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, or other historically marginalized and/or minoritized populations
- Expertise in electoral behavior; or
- Expertise in political polarization; or
- Expertise in democratic backsliding.
- Experience teaching a diverse student population.
Application
A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php, choose full-time faculty, search for position 542013, and provide the following required materials:
- cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications
- curriculum vitae
- research statement describing area of research and current/future research agenda. Please limit to two pages.
- teaching statement describing teaching approach and philosophy. Please limit to one page.
- candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence
- This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in higher education and/or their professional careers and their future aspirations in doing so. The statement shall address the following criteria:
- The candidate can demonstrate knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty in higher education.
- The candidate has experience in and is committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations in higher education.
- The candidate has experience in and is committed to teaching and/or mentoring underrepresented students in a higher education environment.
- The candidate has experience integrating underrepresented populations and communities into scholarly and creative activities.
- a list of three references with relevant contact information
- Semi-finalists must submit three letters of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You can verify that CSUF has received each letter by logging back into your applicant portal.
Please direct all questions about the position to: Shelly Arsneault at sarsneault@fullerton.edu or call 657‐278‐2456.
Application Deadline
To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by September 30, 2024. The anticipated appointment date is August 2025.
The College and Department
The Department of Political Science provides students with an education that is grounded in theory and evidence-based research. We prepare our students for law school or graduate school, government employment on the local, state and national levels, foreign service, teaching, business, journalism, or leadership in civic and political activities. The Department of Political Science is situated within the Division of Politics, Administration & Justice, a multi-disciplinary Division that provides faculty excellent opportunities for collaboration with colleagues from Public Administration and Criminal Justice. The Division is housed within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (H&SS) with programs and departments that offer students the breadth of a traditional liberal arts education in the humanities and social sciences while preparing them to be members of a global society participating in a wide range of professions or advanced academic or professional study.
H&SS is the largest college at CSUF, offering 23 undergraduate degrees, 38 minors, and 15 graduate degrees. Our mission is to educate students to be culturally, globally, socially, historically and environmentally astute, civically responsible alumni able to navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Three primary initiatives in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences – CoJET, Passage to the Future, and IBII – showcase our core pillars of civic engagement, social justice, and global awareness. Our faculty-based Collective for Justice, Equity & Transformation (CoJET), consists of H&SS faculty fellows whose expertise addresses equity, diversity, justice, community and organizational transformation. Faculty teaching our Passage to the Future courses help position our students for future success by helping them connect H&SS experiences and knowledge to career paths. The Institute of Black Intellectual Innovation (IBII) is a cross-campus and community-minded initiative to institutionalize the support and inclusion of Black people, culture, creative arts, and intellectual history at California State University, Fullerton and throughout Orange County.
Compensation
The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $5,925 to $12,594 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,990 to $7,130 per month.
Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).
Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.
CSUF Benefits
We are growing! The Division of Politics, Administration, & Justice has hired a number of new tenure track faculty within the past 5 years, with more on the horizon. Join us and help shape the life and development of the Department and Division.
An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.
CSU Policies
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.
Notice of Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator (http://www.fullerton.edu/titleix/about/notice.php).
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. It requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the State of California.
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Advanced Placement (AP) Reader
Become an Advanced Placement (AP) Reader
Would you like the opportunity to earn additional money ($30 per hour) and to apply your knowledge in grading Advanced Placement (AP) exams over the summer? Graduate students and part-time or adjunct faculty may be considered for appointment, as long as they have taught at least one semester of the equivalent course within the past three years. There are no degree requirements.
The Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) Reading is an annual event where AP teachers and college faculty score millions of responses from AP Exams administered to students each May. The Reading takes place the first two and a half weeks of June at four AP Reading sites; we also offer an at-home scoring option for all AP subjects.
Current AP teachers, active college faculty, adjuncts, and graduate student Teaching Assistants are encouraged to apply. Visit https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/professional-learning/become-an-ap-reader for more information on eligibility requirements.
The opportunity to read takes place both online from home and onsite at a designated Reading site (lodging and meals are included).
If you are not currently an AP reader, apply to become one today. You may be eligible to join the Reading pool if you have taught your AP subject, or a higher equivalent (college level), regardless of years of experience.
How You Benefit
Every year AP readers provide us with feedback about their experience participating in the AP Reading. In our latest survey, 99% of readers who responded said that their AP reading experience has had a positive impact on their teaching.
Depending on the AP reader needs for each subject, you may be selected to serve as an AP reader in the first year that you apply, or you may be considered for future AP Readings.
Both College-Level Faculty and High School AP Teachers are invited to apply. To learn more about becoming a reader, visit AP Central. To submit an application, please go to https://apply.raise.team/.
We are accepting applications for all subjects, but have a significant need for readers in the following subjects:
AP Subjects
- African American Studies
- Biology
- Computer Science Principles
- English Language and Composition
- Human Geography
- Research
- Seminar
- Spanish Language and Culture
- United States Government and Politics
- United States History
- World History: Modern
