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Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology

University of Wisconsin-Platteville · Platteville, WI · 3 wk ago
Education$50k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Teaching 7 undergraduate courses in the Department of History and Social Sciences, 3 in the fall, 4 in the spring.
  • Potential courses to be taught include: Introduction to Anthropology, Introduction to Sociology, Social Inequalities, and an upper-level course of the candidate’s choice.
  • Engagement in evidence-informed pedagogy to teach undergraduate students in classroom and laboratory settings.
  • Record of research or a willingness to develop in the area of Sociology.
  • Effective collaboration with colleagues across the university to complete tasks and goals.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in sociology, anthropology, or related field.
  • PhD in sociology, anthropology, or related field preferred.
  • Two semesters of undergraduate teaching experience during or after completion of graduate school or two semesters as a graduate teaching assistant.
  • A commitment to undergraduate education and collaboration with students and faculty.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in sociology, anthropology, or related field. PhD in sociology, anthropology, or related field preferred. Two semesters of undergraduate teaching experience during or after completion of graduate school or two semesters as a graduate teaching assistant. A commitment to undergraduate education and collaboration with students and faculty. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

This is a one year, 9-month position with a salary of $50,000 per academic year. This also comes with $500 in professional development funds to be used for conference or research travel or other acceptable professional expenses in the 2026/27 academic year. Additional professional development funds are available at the college and university levels through application.

Pay

The salary for this position is $50,000 per academic year.

Schedule

This is a one year, 9-month position.

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