Job Summary/Basic Function: The Sociology Department at Wheaton College (MA) seeks applicants to teach 1-2 courses Spring Semester 2025. Each of the courses will be taught at the 200-level (i.e. an elective level commonly taken after students have taken Introduction to Sociology). We would be open to proposals for any topic (see below for suggestions) and we would accept applications to teach one or both of these courses. These 200-level courses would complement the current offerings of the Spring Semester (link to course offerings). Particular consideration would be given to courses that could be titled “Inequality and Social Justice,” “Families in Transition” or “Social Movements.” However, we would be open to other 200-level courses not already on the spring schedule. For any course, the direction of the material would be open to your conceptualization as you see it. To apply for this position, please submit an application on the Wheaton employment site that denotes your interest. You will be asked to include a cover letter that addresses the course(s) that you would propose to teach and a brief description of your teaching philosophy and a current copy of your CV. Lastly, if previously taught, please submit a syllabus for the course. If not previously taught, a rough outline of the syllabus would be great. There is not a need for this to be overly detailed and rather this would be appreciated to gain a sense of the major topics and/or potential assessments in the class.
Finalists will be contacted for an interview after the review of your application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Chair of Society and Politics (i.e. where Sociology is located) Aubrey Westfall (westfall_aubrey(at)wheatoncollege(dot)edu) .
Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Sociology is preferred at the time of appointment; however, strong ABD candidates will be considered.
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Compensation and Benefits: To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience.
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Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement: Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date: 10/30/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Contact(s): Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension: 508-286-8206
Contact Email: careers@wheatoncollege.edu
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Special Instructions to Candidates: The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
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