Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number | FAC - VA - 24120 |
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For questions regarding this position, please contact: | Dr. Kelly Knight Search Chair [email protected] Elizabeth Reese Business Operations Manager (406) 994-4211 [email protected] |
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Working Title | Assistant Professor of Sociology |
Brief Position Overview | The Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Montana State University – Bozeman invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in criminology/criminal justice. |
Faculty Tenure Track | Yes |
Faculty Rank | Assistant Professor |
Position Number | TBD |
Department | Sociology & Anthropology |
Division | College of Letters & Science |
Appointment Type | Faculty |
Contract Term | Academic Year |
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Union Affiliation | Exempt from Collective Bargaining |
FTE | 1.0 |
Benefits Eligible | Eligible |
Salary | Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. |
Contract Type | MUS |
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Recruitment Type | Open |
Position Details
General Statement | The Department of Sociology & Anthropology invites applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor position to begin August 2024. We seek applicants who can contribute to undergraduate teaching in the criminology option. We are open to all areas of specialization in criminology and/or criminal justice, and have current teaching needs in areas such as (but not limited to) (1) criminology and corrections, (2) courts and sentencing, (3) sociology of law/law and society, and (4) policing. The Department of Sociology & Anthropology values different perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting, and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. As such, women and underrepresented minorities in sociology and criminology are particularly encouraged to apply. |
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Duties and Responsibilities | The Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Montana State University (Bozeman) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Sociology at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 2024. We seek a PhD (by time of appointment) who (1) has substantive interests in criminology and/or criminal justice, (2) has a well-articulated research agenda that includes a record of scholarly productivity, and (3) has a commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. We seek a broadly trained sociologist/criminologist who can complement and expand our current curriculum. Candidates from a criminology or closely related program should be comfortable working in a Sociology program. The appointment is a nine-month, tenure track position. |
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
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Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
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Position Special Requirements/Additional Information | This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. |
Physical Demands | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. |
The Program | The Sociology curriculum at Montana State University emphasizes the application of knowledge and skills to local, state, and national problems and social issues. The content and organization of courses are designed to provide a base of knowledge about human interaction and societies, and to teach particular skills which are useful in interpreting social and cultural events. More information on the Department of Sociology & Anthropology can be found here: http://socanth.msu.montana.edu / |
The Department | Drawing on the expertise and commitment of our research-active and award-winning faculty, we provide excellent educational experiences to undergraduate majors, minors, and MSU as a whole. The unifying theme of the department is the study of societies – past and present – embedded in the tradition of the liberal arts. We offer two degree programs: A B.S. in Sociology and a B.S. in Anthropology. Sociology often draws students who are interested in human interaction, social inequality, social institutions, and social change. Sociology students select either a general sociology option or a criminology option, with the latter comprising the majority of our student major population. Sociology students also have multiple opportunities to participate in independent research and applied internships. |
The College | Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. The College of Letters & Science (CLS) at Montana State University encourages individuals interested in advancing the University’s Strategic Plan of diversity, equity, and inclusion goals to apply. Links to the University Strategic Plan ; Office of Diversity and Inclusion ; Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Plan ; CLS Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ; and CLS newsletter, Diversity Matters are all embedded here for reference. CLS is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in research, teaching, and service/outreach engagement, and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, the College encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, gender, sex, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, color, national origin, disability, age, veterans status, and other underrepresented groups. MSU also recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples . CLS, the largest center for learning, teaching and research at Montana State University, offers students an excellent liberal arts and sciences education in nearly 50 majors, 25 minors and over 25 graduate degrees within the four areas of the humanities, natural sciences, mathematics and social sciences. Building on the great strength of our traditional disciplines, the college provides exciting opportunities for faculty and students at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary inquiry. CLS is dedicated to supporting student success, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing an atmosphere in which discovery and learning are integrated and valued. CLS is at the confluence of intellectual tradition, discovery, and innovation. |
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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Desired Start Date | August 2024 |
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Applications will be: | Screening of applications will begin on March 4, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. |
Special Instructions | Candidates must submit the following materials:
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Diversity Statement | Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html . In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html . MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/policy/discrimination/index.html . |
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