Assistant Professor of Sociology

Assistant Professor of Sociology Bryn Mawr College: Sociology Location

Bryn Mawr, PA

Open Date

Jun 27, 2024

Deadline

Sep 13, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Sociology at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 1, 2025 in Sociology of Gender. In addition to a strong research program in the Sociology of Gender, research and teaching areas in Health Studies or Medical Sociology are also desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of developing and teaching a diverse and inclusive curriculum, including interdisciplinary programs and other college-wide initiatives such as the 360 Program and the first-year Emily Balch Seminars. A Ph.D. in Sociology is required, and candidates must have completed all Ph.D. requirements by the start date.

Bryn Mawr College is a distinguished liberal arts women’s college with a vibrant faculty of scholar-teachers, a talented staff and intellectually curious students eager to make a difference in the world. The College is committed to increasing the diversity of its students, faculty, staff, and curricular offerings with a particular focus on enhancing ethnic and racial diversity and advancing social justice and inclusion. We believe diversity strengthens our community and enriches the education of our students. We have a student body of about 1,400 undergraduates (32 percent are U.S. students of color and 11 percent are international students). There are over 300 graduate students in coeducational graduate programs in social work, humanities and science. Bryn Mawr College is located in metropolitan Philadelphia and enjoys strong consortial relationships with Haverford College, Swarthmore College, and the University of Pennsylvania. Bryn Mawr College is an equal-opportunity employer; candidates from underrepresented groups and women are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, and statement of demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion to the Department of Sociology Search Committee via Interfolio at:http://apply.interfolio.com/148510. In addition, candidates should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted via Interfolio to the Department of Sociology Search Committee. Applications received by September 13, 2024 will receive full consideration.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bryn Mawr College shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.