About This Role
This position involves teaching sociology at the undergraduate level and contributing service to the department, college, or university. The role suits a candidate with a PhD in sociology and the ability to teach courses in specific areas of the sociology curriculum.
Responsibilities
- Teach 24 credit hours per academic year within the sociology curriculum at the undergraduate level
- Provide service to the Department, College and/or University
Requirements
- PhD in sociology, or related field, or foreign equivalent
- Ability to teach courses in and relating to (A) gender; and one of (B) (a) medical sociology, and the sociology of health and healthcare; or (b) digital criminology, and criminal justice
- Qualified candidates who are able to contribute to the strategic vision of the undergraduate curriculum in each listed area, and/or related topics aligning with the university's missions
- Ability to work in the US without immigration sponsorship from Purdue University
- A Background Check is required for employment in this position
Benefits
- Renewable three-year contracts
- Medical and retirement benefits
- Defined Contributions Waiting Period retirement eligibility
Important Details
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Application Process
- Letter of application addressed to the Search Chair - Lecturer
- Curriculum vitae
- Copies of syllabi of courses taught
- Summary of student evaluations (quantitative and qualitative comments) if available
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled
- Letters of Reference will be requested for those candidates moved forward for interviews
About the Company
Purdue University is an educational institution.
