Asst. Professor - Sociology jobs in Modesto, CA

The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts seeks a lecturer(s) to teach courses in Sociology for Summer 2024 Sessions. Courses being offered may include but not limited to:

Self and Society
Introduction to Crime and Deviance
Advanced Topics in Criminology
Law and Society

In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor is responsible for creating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (2 hours/week), and grading examinations and/or papers.

This is a limited-term appointment which falls under the purview of the agreement for the Lecturers Unit between University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and appropriate collective bargaining agreement. See the following url for additional information: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/index.html

For more information, please contact Laura Hamilton at lhamilton2@ucmerced.edu

Review of applications will begin 2/28/2024 and will remain open until the conclusion of the Summer Session.

Summer Session A Dates: 5/27/2024 - 7/3/2024
Summer Session B Dates: 6/23/2024 - 8/15/2024
Summer Session C Dates: 7/7/2024 - 8/15/2024
Summer Session D Dates: 5/27/2024 - 8/15/2024

Advanced degree and experience teaching at the college or university level are required. Must be able to provide a record of excellence in teaching.

• 3 required (contact information only)

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced is committed to interdisciplinary excellence in research and teaching as well as to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).

The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy.