Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology
- Employer
- Luther College
- Location
- Decorah, Iowa
- Salary
- Commensurate with Experience
- Closing date
- Oct 25, 2024
Luther College seeks a Sociologist with teaching experience whose education has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research, and community service. We seek candidates with ability and interest in teaching three courses in Spring 2025, with option for 2025 January term, including Introduction to Sociology and electives of your choice, potentially in criminology or environmental sociology. These courses may contribute to sociology, identity studies or environmental studies programs.
While applicants holding a Ph.D. are preferred, ABD will be considered at instructor rank. Teaching experience is required. The successful candidate will communicate knowledge of and interest in teaching at Luther College. Candidates should demonstrate potential for excellence in college teaching and effectiveness in mentoring undergraduates.
Luther College is located in rural Northeast Iowa, a regional hub for outdoor recreation, two nationally recognized healthcare systems, top ranked schools, business, agriculture, specialty retail, dining and tourism. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within a three-hour driving distance include Des Moines, IA; Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN; and Madison, WI. We are an easy drive to La Crosse, WI, Cedar Falls/Waterloo, IA, and Rochester, MN, home of Mayo Clinic.
At Luther College, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our educational mission and values. We are committed to the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more equitable and socially just college and society. Strong candidates will have experience and vision regarding teaching and mentorship of students of multiple and diverse backgrounds with attention to structural barriers that limit access to educational opportunities.
With support from departmental colleagues and the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, the successful candidate may be asked to participate in program development and student recruitment. Our primary goal is to serve students in the program.
Apply: For full consideration, applications should be received by October 15, 2024. Apply for this position at https://www.luther.edu/offices/hr/careers. Applicants’ dossier should include:
● Cover letter describing your interest in the position at Luther College as articulated in this position description and documenting your training and experience appropriate to the position.
● Curriculum vitae.
● Teaching statement (3 pages or less) including how you would approach teaching and vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion through your work and student engagement, and how your teaching contributes to a liberal arts education.
● Evidence of effective teaching (e.g., LMS screenshots, sample syllabi, student evaluations, other course materials).
● Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
● Contact information for three references (name, affiliation, email and phone). References will only be contacted for those candidates under serious consideration and we will seek your permission before doing so.
The current salary range for assistant professors with 0-5 years of experience is $26,000–$29,000 (three-course spring semester salary); placement on scale is dependent on credentials and applicable experience. 2025 January Term instruction is an additional compensation opportunity.
Inquiries about the position may be directed to Char Kunkel, Search Chair, Dept of Sociology, Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, Iowa 52101; phone: 563-387-1624, email: kunkelch@luther.edu. Additional information about the college is available by visiting the college website www.luther.edu. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to hr@luther.edu.
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