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Position Information

Quick Link

www.calpolyjobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=166444

Requisition Number

104660

Position Title

Instr Fac AY

Job Posting Title

Instructional Faculty AY

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Working Title

Assistant Professor of Sociology - Health Care Organizations

Full / Part Time

Full-Time

If part-time, indicate time base

Appointment Duration / End Date:

Initial two-year appointment subject to renewal

Department

CLA-Social Sciences (108600)

College / Division

CLA-College of Liberal Arts

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Plan

Academic Year

Position Description

SOCIOLOGY/Health Care Organizations - The Department of Social Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, academic-year Assistant Professor of Sociology with expertise in health care organizations, social welfare institutions, and race and ethnicity to begin September 13, 2018. The assistant professorship is associated with the sociology program in the Department of Social Sciences. Candidates will teach undergraduate classes in sociology, health care organizations, social welfare institutions, and race and ethnicity. The typical teaching assignment is 12 units per quarter, with correspondingly reasonable research and service expectations, and with a significant reduction in course load in the first two years to help establish an active program of research and professional development. A Ph.D. or other appropriate doctoral degree in one of the following is required: sociology, social work, or closely related field. Candidates must have completed the doctorate by June 2018. University teaching experience and evidence of an active research agenda are expected. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a broad appreciation of the field from a social justice and/or public policy perspective; develop classes on health-care organizations; and teach classes on social work and social welfare institutions, race and ethnic relations, qualitative research methods, and comparative societies (Introduction to Sociology). Demonstrated success or evidence of potential to excel in teaching is essential. The successful candidate will prepare students for work as professionals and social workers in non-profit, for-profit, and governmental organizations and social movements; conduct research in related fields; publish their findings in scholarly venues; participate in service at the department, college and/or university; advise majors and minors; and supervise senior projects for sociology majors. They will be asked to contribute to the university's mission, "Learn By Doing," and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The College of Liberal Arts is committed to enhancing the diversity and inclusiveness of the campus community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to this goal in their teaching and scholarly work are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experiences in these areas.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, or potential for, teaching excellence and scholarly activity at the university level. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Cal Poly is committed to the teacher-scholar model. As teachers, faculty are expected to exhibit strong pedagogical skills and to remain proficient and current in their disciplines. As scholars, faculty should be engaged in scholarly work that is of very high quality as evidenced by external peer review. As colleagues, it is appropriate for faculty to perform service activities at all levels of the University. Faculty should build collaborative relationships across the University and with colleagues at other universities.

Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only)

Required Qualifications / Specialized Skills

A Ph.D. or other appropriate doctoral degree in one of the following is required: sociology, social work, or closely related field. Candidates must have completed the doctorate by June 2018. University teaching experience and evidence of an active research agenda are expected.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

Special Conditions (Staff)

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Faculty employees who wish to apply for permanent residency will be responsible for retaining an immigration attorney. All filing and attorney's fees will be incurred by the faculty member.

For health and wellbeing, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

Pre-Employment Conditions (Staff)

Background / Fingerprint

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Job Open Date

11-20-2017

Job Close Date

Review Begin Date

12-20-2017

How to Apply

To apply, please visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG, complete a required online faculty application, and apply to Requisition #104660. Please attach to your electronic application a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript copy, and other required materials including a statement describing how your teaching, research and/or service at Cal Poly will demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion (attach to the requisition under "Other"). Applicants must be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing application. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the individuals listed by applicants. Official sealed transcript showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment. Materials too large to attach electronically may be mailed to: Healthcare Organizations Search Committee, Department of Social Sciences, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0662. Please specify Requisition #104660 on all documents mailed. This position is open until filled. REVIEW BEGIN DATE: December 20, 2017. Applications that are complete by the review begin date will receive full consideration.

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Internal Recruitment Only

No

Projected Start Date (Faculty Only)

09-13-2018

Additional Information Contact Name (Faculty)

Terry Jones

Additional Information Contact Phone (Faculty)

805-756-2752

Additional Information Contact Email (Faculty)

[email protected]

Department Information (Faculty)

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