Job Description
Eastern Connecticut State University. Department: Sociology, Anthropology Criminology, and Social Work.
Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant Professor - Temporary Appointment (1 year) Sociology position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.
Position: Assistant Professor - Temporary Appointment (1 year) Sociology.
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology, and Social Work is seeking a Sociology faculty member for the 2025-2026 academic year for a one-year, full-time (non-tenure track) Assistant Professor Position. The department is looking for a generalist in Sociology with the ability to teaching Introduction to Sociology and to contribute courses to one of our concentrations (Generalist; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and Mental Health and Social Services). For example, this faculty member might be asked to teach Social Inequality, Sociology of Mental Illness, or other elective courses in the major faculty are expected to teach a 4/4 load, hold in-person office hours, advise students, and carry out service for the department. Faculty are expected to be outstanding teachers, possess sensitivity to a diverse population, and demonstrate commitment to creative activity and scholarship, professional development, and professional service. All courses will be taught in person.
Qualifications: · PhD in Sociology preferred; ABD near completion considered.
· Ability to teach Introduction to Sociology and at least two of the electives contributing to one or more of our concentrations.
· Prior teaching experience is preferred
TO APPLY: Applicants should upload a cover letter, current resume and contact information of three professional references to JazzHR at: Assistant Professor in Sociology - Temporary/One-year appointment - Eastern CT State University - Career Page , for the Assistant Professor - Temporary Appointment (1 year) in Sociology. Applications submitted by June 9th , will receive highest consideration. Cover letter should be addressed to Theresa Severance, Search Chair, Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology, and Social Work. Department Review of applications will begin June 9, 2025. The position will stay open until filled.
Starting Date: August 2025.
Compensation and Employee Benefits: The Assistant Professor - Temporary Appointment (1 year) Sociology.
is compensated at the rank of Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with [CSCU Human Resources Policies for Management and Confidential Professional Personnel, or Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, or State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF)].
For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern .
The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans. For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern .
Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: colemanla@easternct.edu .
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Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours,