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Assistant Professor, (Health)

Employer
University of Kansas
Location
Lawrence, Kansas
Salary
Relevant to qualifications
Closing date
Sep 26, 2024
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The Department of Sociology at the University of Kansas (KU) is seeking a tenure-track
Assistant Professor in the Sociology of Health with a start date of August 18, 2025. This search is open in terms of research emphasis in the sociology of women’s health. We expect our new colleague to publish in major outlets, seek external funding from NIH, enhance our national and international research profile, and contribute to our ongoing effort to build cross-disciplinary connections with units across the University of Kansas and University of Kansas Medical Center. This position comes with the opportunity to collaborate with the newly established interdisciplinary NIH Center for Biomedical Research Excellence in Big Data-Women’s Health. The regular tenure-track teaching load is two courses per semester (four per year). Candidates should be capable of teaching effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels in both in-person and online formats. Apply at: http://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/28813BR

About the University of Kansas
The Department of Sociology is home to 115 undergraduate majors, 190 undergraduate minors, and 40 PhD students. As the state’s flagship university, KU is a major comprehensive research and teaching university that serves as a center for learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor for more than 28,000 students and 2,800 faculty.  Founded in 1865, KU is a designated R1 Carnegie comprehensive doctoral research university and one of only 34 public members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU).

The KU main campus is located in Lawrence, Kansas, a vibrant university community of 96,000 that is 30 minutes from Kansas City.  Lawrence has a rich history with a beloved downtown, distinctive neighborhoods, outstanding public schools, several nearby universities, an abundance of cultural, sports, entertainment and recreational opportunities, and a variety of local and custom cuisines.

Culture & Community Statement:
KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe.  At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.  The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.

A complete online application for this position will include the following materials: cover letter; curriculum vitae; research statement; teaching statement and documentation of teaching experience and effectiveness (such as sample syllabi and student course evaluations); a writing sample; and names and full contact information for three (3) references whom we may contact.

Only complete applications will be considered. Application review will begin September 25, 2024 (at the earliest) and continue until a pool of qualified applications is obtained. 

 

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Does your institution's employment policy PROHIBIT discrimination in hiring or the terms of employment based on gender identity or expression discrimination?
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Does your institution provide benefits such as health insurance to spouses of employees?
Yes
Does your institution provide benefits such as health insurance to same sex domestic partners of employees?
Yes
Does your institution provide benefits such as health insurance to other sex domestic partners of employees?
Yes

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