Assistant Professor of Sociology

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Position Information

Position Title	Assistant Professor of Sociology
Department	Social Sciences Department
Position Category	Faculty
Job Summary	The Community College of Rhode Island is the state’s only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs. We meet the wide-ranging educational needs of our diverse student population, building on our rich tradition of excellence in teaching and our dedication to all students with the ability and motivation to succeed. We set high academic standards necessary for transfer and career success, champion diversity, respond to community needs, and contribute to our state’s economic development and the region’s workforce. JOB SUMMARY: To teach some or all of the following undergraduate courses: General Sociology, Sociology of Deviance, Social Justice Studies, Criminology, Urban Sociology, Social Problems.
Duties and Responsibilities	• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college. • Engage in high-quality instruction in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, and the ability to work with students with various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences. • Participate in departmental and institutional activities, including committee work. • Use technology to enhance instruction and communicate effectively with the campus community. • Apply strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues. • Be willing to travel and teach at multi-campus locations as required by department needs.
Minimum Qualifications	• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Sociology. No related degrees. Must have specialization in Sociology of Deviance and Social Justice Studies, including Criminology. • Minimum of six semesters, within the last five years, of stand- alone college teaching Sociology of Deviance, Social Justice Studies, including Criminology, preferably at the community college level • Documented record of excellence in teaching Sociology of Deviance, Social Justice Studies, and Criminology, full or part-time, at an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably a community college • Evidence of teaching effectiveness in the form of class syllabi and teaching/course evaluations must be provided at the time of application • Unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at the time of application • Finalists may be required to provide a teaching demonstration • Finalists are required to provide official college transcripts and recommendation letters
Preferred Qualifications	• Ph.D. in Sociology. • Experience teaching online and hybrid courses in General Sociology, Sociology of Deviance, Social Justice Studies, Criminology, Urban Sociology, Social Problems.
Reports To	Social Sciences Department Chair
Campus Location	Multi-Campus Locations
Work Schedule	Academic
Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information	Tenure-track position
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time
Permanent/Limited Position	Permanent
Benefits	Yes
Name of Bargaining Unit Union	CCRIFA
Pay Grade	N/A
Salary Range	Hiring range $42,043 – $49,500
Additional Salary Information	Commensurate with education and experience
Civil Service List position	No
Licenses, Tools and Equipment	Must have access to and use of own transportation.
Environmental Conditions	This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Desired Start Date	2018 Fall Semester
Position End Date (if temporary or grant)

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Application Open Date	01/16/2018
Application Close Date (includes the grace period)	02/05/2018
Open Until Filled	No
Comments
Special Instructions to Applicants	The closing date to apply for this position is 2/5/18. This date includes a five-day grace period. Application materials will not be accepted after 11:59pm EST on 2/5/18. To apply for this position, complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and a class syllabi/teaching evaluations by the closing date. Please use “Other Document” to attach your class syllabi/teaching evaluations. You do not need to complete the ‘Education History’ or ‘Employment History’ sections within the application if you are attaching a resume that includes the same information. Please include name and contact information for three references within the application. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY: 401-825-2313.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Master’s Degree, or higher, in Sociology? (please note: Must have specialization in Sociology of Deviance and Social Justice Studies, including Criminology)
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a minimum of six semesters of stand-alone college teaching experience (within the last five years) in Sociology of Deviance, Social Justice Studies, including Criminology?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have stand-alone teaching experience in Sociology of Deviance, Social Justice Studies, including Criminology, at the community college level?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience teaching online and hybrid courses in General Sociology, Sociology of Deviance, Social Justice Studies, Criminology, Urban Sociology, Social Problems?
- Yes
- No
* To better CCRI’s advertising strategy, please let us know where you FIRST learned of this job opportunity? Please be specific when using web site or publication names (example: LinkedIn, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.). Thank you.(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts
Other Document

Optional Documents

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