Assistant Professor of Sociology

Job Summary: The Department of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in partnership with the Center for Law, Society, and Justice (CLSJ), invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank specializing in Criminology or Law and Society beginning in August, 2024.
The successful candidate will have a tenure home in the Department of Sociology, will teach in Sociology and CLSJ (including a gateway course for CLSJ) and will mentor undergraduate and graduate students, engage in scholarly research, and participate in University and professional service.
The successful candidate will be committed to the undergraduate as well as the graduate mission, and will contribute to an inclusive, fair, and equitable environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will have their tenure home in the Department of Sociology, will teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, engage in scholarly research, and participate in University and professional service.
The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to diversity among all aspects of their teaching, research, and service.
Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.
We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community.
We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
Education: Required PhD in Sociology or similar prior to the start of the appointment.
Areas of focus within this degree may include racial equity, criminal justice institutions, law, or similar.
Qualifications: Successful candidates will have a record of or demonstrate potential for: - Excellence in scholarly research.
Areas of focus may include racial inequity, criminal legal institutions, sociology of law, or similar; - Excellence in teaching, and a commitment to the undergraduate as well as the graduate mission; - Experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.
Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: AUGUST 19, 2024 Salary: Negotiable ACADEMIC (9 months) Additional Information: This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with PVL#284136; please note that only one vacancy exists.
Having two position vacancy listings allows the Search & Screen Committee to consider candidates with both PhD in Sociology and PhD in Criminology credentials for this position.
Applicants with a PhD in Sociology or similar field should apply using PVL#284135.
Applicants with a PhD in Criminology or similar field should apply using PVL#284136.
The College of Letters & Science is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all of us - students, staff, and faculty - can thrive.
Ours is a community in which we all are welcome.
Most importantly, we strive to build a community in which all of us feel a great sense of belonging.
There is no excellence without diversity in all its forms; diverse teams are more creative and successful than homogeneous ones.
We are better when we are diverse and when we acknowledge, celebrate and honor our diversity.
In acknowledging and honoring our diversity, we also assume a responsibility to support and stand up for each other.
Diversity and inclusion are primary values for the Department of Sociology and the Center for Law Society and Justice, as well as other units on campus and are integral to achieving our strategic goals.
We seek a diverse set of faculty candidates with an awareness of and commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion across all spectrums.
How to Apply: To begin the application process, please click on the 'Apply Now' button.
You will be asked to create a profile and upload the following documents: 1) C.
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2) Cover letter 3) One (1) document containing a research statement and a teaching statement 4) One (1) document containing three (3) samples of your written work.
You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references as part of your online application.
Each of these contacts will be sent a message requesting that they upload a reference letter.
Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of meeting the qualifications listed above.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 4, 2023; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct.
To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application.
Contact: Max Besbris besbris@wisc.
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Official Title: Assistant Professor(FA040) Department(s): A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/SOCIOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY Employment Class: Faculty Job Number: 284135-FA The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment will require a criminal background check.
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.
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