DePaul University Hiring for Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) ? Political Sociology (23-24) at Illinois, United States Full Time

The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure
track assistant professor position with employment beginning in
August 2023. The Department is looking for a quantitative scholar
who studies Political Sociology broadly understood. This includes
fields of, but not limited to, political culture, social movements,
nationalism and the nation state, and civil society. The candidate
should be prepared to teach courses in their subject area, as well
as contribute to the core curriculum, teaching both statistics and
social research methods. 

The Department of Sociology consists of 11 full-time faculty,
more than 180 students (majors and minors combined), and 24
students enrolled in our graduate (MA) program. The department is
an integral unit in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
and has collaborative ties with other units in the college and the
university, including the Center for Community Health Equity and
the Steans Center for Community-Based Service Learning.

Located in the heart of Chicago, DePaul University is a private
institution with over 21,000 students.

Qualifications

A PhD in sociology is required; ABD candidates will be
considered if they have conferral date in the first year of
employment. DePaul University seeks candidates with demonstrated
cultural competencies to include teaching, service and research in
diverse learning communities.

Application Instructions

Please electronically submit a cover letter describing teaching
and research interests, curriculum vitae, and three letters of
recommendation+

. Supporting materials demonstrating teaching effectiveness
should accompany the application. These should include syllabi and
course evaluations from past courses the candidate has taught (if
available). Sample syllabi for proposed courses are also welcome.
As a university with a strong emphasis on teaching, the interview
process will include teaching a class to a group of undergraduate
students.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2022 and will
continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action
employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
martical status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran
status, genetic information or any other legally protected status,
in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO
laws.

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Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and
universities make known the contact information for the person
responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX
responsibilities.  At DePaul University, the Title IX
Coordinator is Kathryn Statz.  Her office is located in
Lincoln Park on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N.
Sheffield Avenue.  She can be reached at 312-362-8970,
or [email protected].

Required COVID-19 Vaccination:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon
receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
including the booster or having a valid religious or medical
reason not to be vaccinated.  To request a
medical or religious exemption, please email [email protected]

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a
background check.  Only final candidates who are extended an
offer of employment will undergo a background check. 

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse &
Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university,
you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated
Reporter Status at the time of hire.  A mandated reporter
is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline
whenever there is a reasonable cause to believe that a
child known to them in their professional or official
capacity may be abused or neglected.  For more information,
please visit the following pages:  

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services
(DCFS)

Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act