Assistant Professor of Sociology Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. To apply, candidates are required to submit a cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of excellence in teaching, a research agenda statement, a published writing sample, and contact information for three references. Cover letters should include descriptions of courses the candidate is prepared to teach. Letters of reference will be requested at the campus interview stage. To ensure full consideration, please submit materials by January 15, 2025.Prospective candidates are invited to contact the Search Committee Chair, Bill Lofquist (lofquist@geneseo.edu), with any questions about the position or the application process.Vacancy Announcement Position Information Campus Title Assistant Professor of Sociology Department Sociology Position Summary The Department of Sociology at the State University of New York at Geneseo is pleased to have the opportunity to welcome a new colleague to our faculty. Applications for a full-time, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2025 are invited. We seek candidates with expertise in criminal justice and criminology, with secondary areas in social psychology or public health, who will also be able to contribute to our core curricular needs (introduction, social problems, statistics, methods, theory).The Sociology Department (https://www.geneseo.edu/sociology) has a strong tradition of excellent undergraduate teaching, a commitment to broad training (https://bulletin.geneseo.edu/previewprogram.php?catoid=16&poid=1306&returnto=651) in Sociological theory and research, and an understanding of the discipline as committed to fostering critical thinking about social inequalities and the challenges confronting the pursuit of social justice.The Sociology Department offers a BA in Sociology and maintains strong ties to a variety of interdisciplinary programs across the college, including Legal Studies (https://www.geneseo.edu/academic-program-finder/legal-studies) , Carceral Studies (https://bulletin.geneseo.edu/previewprogram.php?catoid=22&poid=2317&returnto=948) , American Studies (https://www.geneseo.edu/americanstudies) , Women’s and Gender Studies (https://www.geneseo.edu/wgst) , Sociomedical Sciences (https://www.geneseo.edu/sociomedicalsciences) , and Conflict Studies (https://www.geneseo.edu/academic-program-finder/conflict-studies) .Responsibilities of the position include:
Teaching three courses each semester as assigned by the Department chair;
Maintaining an active scholarly agenda of research and publication in sociology, preferably involving undergraduate students;
Contributing to interdisciplinary and co-curricular programs across the college;
Providing academic advisement to students;
Mentoring and supervising undergraduate research and professional opportunities;
Performing active service to the department and the college.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Sociology by August 2025;
Demonstrated record of excellent undergraduate teaching and inclusive pedagogy;
Developed research record, demonstrated by success in bringing original research to publication, and a promising research agenda;
Proficiency with instructional technology and ability to teach in-person and online.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working and teaching environment
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number F208
Number of Vacancies 1
Line # to be filled TBD
Full or Part-time Full-Time
Appointment Type Term Tenure Track
Length of Initial Appointment 2 year
Appointment Start Date 09/01/2025
Job Posting Date 12/23/2024
Apply By 01/15/2025
Job Posting Closed Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Salary Minimum of $60,000
Special Instructions to Applicant
To apply, candidates are required to submit a cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of excellence in teaching, a research agenda statement, a published writing sample, and contact information for three references. Cover letters should include descriptions of courses the candidate is prepared to teach. Letters of reference will be requested at the campus interview stage. To ensure full consideration, please submit materials by January 15, 2025.Prospective candidates are invited to contact the Search Committee Chair, Bill Lofquist (lofquist@geneseo.edu), with any questions about the position or the application process.About SUNY Geneseo Mission StatementWe are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.VisionWe will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.ValuesThe Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:
Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates
different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas andcontributions of each individual.
Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,
empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and globalcommunities.
Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of
environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of thepast and our obligations to the future.Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu (ode@geneseo.edu%3Code@geneseo.edu%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU) Background Investigation Statement All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.NY State Executive Order 161 Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.Clery Statement Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5023 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
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Curriculum Vitae
Writing Sample
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