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Posted: 09-Aug-23
Location: Lexington, Virginia
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Description
The Washington and Lee University Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the Shepherd Program for the Study of Poverty and Human Capability and the DeLaney Center invite applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Sociology beginning July 1, 2024. We welcome candidates with expertise in using quantitative and/or mixed methods to study race and inequality, with some focus on issues pertaining to the U.S. South. Candidates should be prepared to teach electives in these areas in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology as well as to contribute meaningfully to core teaching in the Shepherd Program. Other electives of interest might include courses on policy analysis, economic sociology, organizations, or stratification.
Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for vigorous scholarship. In keeping with the University Strategic Plan, we welcome applications from underrepresented minority candidates and members of other communities that are traditionally underrepresented in academia.
The DeLaney Center is an interdisciplinary academic forum that promotes teaching and research on Southern race relations, culture and politics. The Shepherd Program – which includes humanities, social science, science, and law faculty from across the university -- offers an interdisciplinary minor in Poverty Studies and has as its core mission understanding and addressing the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality in ways that respect the dignity of every person. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers a major in Sociology and Anthropology with concentrations in either discipline. We provide robust methodological training, core courses in theory, and a wide range of electives, and in recent years have seen our graduates attend some of the top doctoral programs in the country as well as contributing in a variety of professional settings as applied sociologists.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in sociology is required by the time of appointment.
Application Instructions
We will begin reviewing applications on September 15, 2023. Candidates should submit the following materials:
• Letter of application summarizing teaching interests and experience, scholarship, and demonstrating the ability to work with a diverse student population
• CV
• Names and contact information for three references
• Statement of teaching philosophy
*(optional) Sample syllabus
* (optional) Evidence of teaching effectiveness
* (optional) Diversity Statement about how your scholarship, teaching, and service will contribute to our strategic priorities in diversity, equity, and inclusion at W&L
All materials should be submitted via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/129504. Confidential letters of recommendation and writing samples will be requested from semifinalists later in the search process.
For more information, please contact Jonathan Eastwood, Department Head, Sociology and Anthropology, at eastwoodj@wlu.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance and professionalism and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, staff and student body. Job description requirements are representative, but not all?inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Statement of Commitment to Diversity
Washington and Lee affirms that diverse perspectives and backgrounds enhance our community. We are committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points of view, interests, and identities. As engaged citizens in a global and diverse society, we seek to advance a positive learning and working environment for all through open and substantive dialogue.
