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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title:Assistant Professor of Sociology Job Category:Faculty Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Assistant Professor Position Summary: The Department of History and Social Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology with an anticipated start date of August 2027. This is a nine-month, benefit-eligible position with a salary range of $58,000-$62,000 per academic year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a comprehensive four-year institution dedicated to empowering professional and personal growth to prepare students to be critical thinkers and lifelong learners. The Sociology program strives to educate students to have knowledge and appreciation of sociology, and to sustainably improve their understanding of themselves and the critical structures and forces affecting society. Key Job Responsibilities: We encourage applicants with teaching and research experience in sociology who can teach courses in Introduction to Sociology, Social Inequalities, and other electives related to the candidate's area of expertise. The area of expertise is open; however, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the areas of Rural/Urban Sociology & Rurality, Public Health Policy, or Environmental Sociology. A focus on an applied sociological approach and the ability to teach Social Research Methods are a plus. The successful candidate will teach four courses per semester (4/4), including introductory and upper-division sociology courses offered by the Department of History and Social Sciences. Applicants will also be expected to participate in scholarly activities (such as research, publishing, and presenting at conferences), and engage in service to the discipline, department, college, and the University. Additional teaching or other responsibilities may be available over the summer/winterim depending on program, college, or university needs and the interest of the selected candidate Other responsibilities include: Employing evidence-informed pedagogy practices to teach and engage undergraduate students within and beyond the classroom. Collaborating with students and faculty on... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/5810F6A1D99A402C

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