Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in The Department of Sociology

Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in The Department of Sociology
& Criminology

Details

The Department of Sociology & Criminology at the University of
Utah invites applications for a career-line faculty position at the
rank of Assistant Professor (Lecturer) to begin July 1, 2027. We
seek an outstanding educator who demonstrates excellence in
teaching, commitment to student engagement, and pedagogical
innovation. Candidates should be able to teach courses that
contribute to the department's population and health program
area.

Preferred candidates will be able to teach in one or more
of the following areas:

• Medical Sociology
• Sociology of Mental Health
• Social Epidemiology
• Health and Social Policy
• Families in Society
• Population Studies, including Demographic Methods
• Technology, Social Media, Health and Wellbeing
• Artificial Intelligence, Society & Human Relationships

The successful candidate will teach in one or more of these areas
in addition to generalist sociology courses, such as Introduction
to Sociology, Research Methods, or Social Theory.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Sociology by start date. PhD in closely allied

disciplines such as Criminology or Demography will be
considered.

• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Evidence of pedagogical innovation and student engagement
• Ability to teach population and health courses and core

sociology courses

Department, University, and Surrounding Area

The University of Utah, a Research-1 institution and member of the
Association of American Universities, is the flagship institution
of higher education in Utah. The Department of Sociology and
Criminology awards BA/BS in Sociology, BA/BS in Criminology, Master
of Statistics, and PhD degrees, and plans to launch an MS in
Criminology in the near future. At the undergraduate level, it
serves approximately 900 undergraduate students across the
Criminology and Sociology majors; these majors are some of the most
diverse at the University of Utah. The department also has a
well-regarded doctoral program. Located in Salt Lake City, a
dynamic, growing metropolitan area of 1.3 million people, the
University community has unparalleled opportunities for
intellectual growth, collaboration, and public engagement. Along
with countless hiking trails and multiple ski resorts within
minutes (and eight national parks within hours) of campus, the city
of Salt Lake is home to a major international airport with direct
flights to numerous U.S. and international destinations. In 2023,
the Human Rights Campaign scored Salt Lake City a perfect 100 on
its Municipal Equality Index (https://hrc-prod-requests.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/MEI-2023-Salt-Lake-City-Utah-1.pdf).

Department: 00144 - Sociology Department

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Non Tenure Track

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Requisition Number: PRN01600CF

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9896566"">https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/210775

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience
working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment
to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon
request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process
will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion,
national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender,
gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related
conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The
University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the
education program or activity that it operates, as required by
Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate
in education programs or activities extends to admission and
employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its
regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the
Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or
someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual
misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the
Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity
and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title
IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and
telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.

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