Ph.D. in Sociology

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The Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, invites applications for a Temporary, non-tenure eligible, Full-Time Instructor in Criminology to begin August 1, 2024. In addition to criminology courses, the candidate must be able to teach two or more of the following: research methods, statistics, introduction to sociology, and social inequalities. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and inclusion mission of the department. The instructor will teach four courses (12 credit hours) per semester. The successful candidate will show strong potential to provide effective undergraduate teaching and have a Ph.D. in Sociology in hand by August 2024.

Applicants must include the following: 1) letter of application stating the candidate’s research interests, teaching interests, and commitment to diversity and inclusion (upload as Cover Letter), 2) CV, 3) Teaching Statement, particularly syllabi from courses taught (upload as Specific Request 1) and 4) a Copy of Transcript for highest degree earned. In addition, please provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

The University of Kentucky provides comprehensive benefits which are fully described at https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits.

Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Edward Morris, Associate Department Chair, Department of Sociology (edward.morris@uky.edu)

Review of applications will begin on June 10th, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled

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