Tenure-Track Assistant Professor: Quantitative Methodology at Florida Atlantic University

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor: Quantitative Methodology

Department of Sociology, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

ASA Job ID: 15932

Job Description:

The Department of Sociology at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for an appointment at the rank of assistant professor. This position is open to all substantive areas of research, but the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach quantitative research methodology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

We seek a candidate who will balance high-quality scholarship with excellence in teaching and service. Given the high level of diversity among our student population at FAU, we will also consider ability to work with a diverse student population.  Faculty typically teach a 3-2 course schedule. Faculty teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the department’s Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree program.

The hired candidate will teach primarily on the Boca Raton campus, with a possible minor assignment on the Davie campus. We will consider applications from those who are currently ABD but, in order to be appointed at the rank of assistant professor, all requirements for the PhD must be completed before employment begins in August 2020.

This position is contingent upon funding.

We will begin screening applications on November 1, 2019. The position will remain open until filled.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position (Assistant Professor) on the Office of Human Resources’ job website (https://fau.edu/jobs)  by completing the required online employment application and submitting the related documents. When completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of official transcripts scanned into an electronic format, teaching Portfolio/statement, publications, and three (3) letters of recommendations.

If letters of recommendation are confidential, they may be sent directly to the department; in this case, please have letters sent to cathy.king@fau.edu.

A background check will be required for the candidate selected for this position. This position is subject to funding.

For more information and to apply, visit  www.fau.edu/jobs and go to Apply Now (REQ07397).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or other protected status. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711.

FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service.  All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.

Employer Description:

Contact: Human Resources

Email: sociology@fau.edu

Phone: (561) 297-3270

Website: http://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/sociology/