Professor - Goodnight-NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Social Sciences

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
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Posting Details
Posting Information


Posting Number PG193223EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Professor - Goodnight-NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Social Sciences
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience and credentials
Work Schedule Varies according to need
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Sociology & Anthropology
About the Department
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at NC State University is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and public outreach. The department offers undergraduate degrees in anthropology, criminology and sociology, and graduate degrees in anthropology (MA) and sociology (MA, PhD). The Department enrolls over 600 undergraduate majors and provides ca. 25,000 semester credit hours of undergraduate instruction each academic year. In addition, the Department has approximately 40 Masters students and 50 PhD students during a typical
year. Approximately 70 of these students are in the sociology PhD program, and 20 are in the anthropology MA program.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS). North Carolina State University is the largest public university in North Carolina. Located in Raleigh in the heart of the Research Triangle, it offers excellent amenities.
To learn more, please visit our website at https://socant.chass.ncsu.edu/ .
Essential Job Duties
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina State University (NC State) invites applications at the senior associate or full professor level for the Goodnight-NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Social Sciences.
The ideal candidate will be a nationally and/or internationally recognized sociologist or anthropologist in the areas of race, health, and wellbeing. 
The individual selected will be expected to:
  • Maintain an active research portfolio
  • Seek external research support, teach and mentor graduate students
  •  Contribute to the development of interdisciplinary scholarship and connections with colleagues in the department, across the college and university, and with the University’s Global One Health Academy and/or other academies on campus
Other Responsibilities

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
  • PhD in Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field.
Other Required Qualifications
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Ability to build and maintain interdisciplinary relationships
  • Commitment to active research and publication
  • Ability to contribute to the development of interdisciplinary scholarship
  • Collaboration skills to foster connections with colleagues across departments and institutions
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence and success in securing external research support.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


Job Open Date 02/14/2024
Anticipated Close Date Open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
1) Cover letter discussing their research, teaching, mentoring, and engagement accomplishments
2) Current curriculum vitae
3) Names of three references with contact information.

Position Details


Position Number 00110654
Position Type Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 168301 - Sociology & Anthropology
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected] .
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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