Professor - Sociology jobs in Harrisburg, PA
Professor - Sociology teaches courses in the discipline area of sociology. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being a Professor - Sociology provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Professor - Sociology typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- Dickinson College
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Carlisle, PA
FULL_TIME
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Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.
Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.
In our ongoing efforts to support the health of our community, Dickinson College strongly encourages all members of the campus community to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
Position InformationPosting NumberS01505
Position TitleAcademic Department Coordinator for Sociology, Political Science, and Law& Policy
Working TitleAcademic Department Coordinator for Sociology, Political Science, and Law& Policy
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Position TypeNon-exempt
Division and Department InformationDivisionAcademic Affairs
DepartmentPolitical Science
Posting InformationJob Summary/Basic FunctionThe position manages the administrative, financial, and human resource operations for one or more academic departments. The position functions with limited supervision to complete the administrative requirements for the area in order to handle constant and evolving priorities as well as to fulfill regular deadline pressures for operational and reporting requirements.
- Administrative management of department. Provides administrative support to chair and faculty members with limited supervision; liaison between student, other offices, and outside constituents for information and recruitment; coordinate faculty searches/hiring and promotion/tenure reviews process; provides classroom support and administers course evaluations; performs specialized administrative duties as required to support the function of the department not limited to grants and philanthropic activities.
- Documents and maintains department records and information. Maintains appropriate records to include syllabi, course/advisee information, and reviews plus collects and enters data for course offerings abiding by all governmental and institutional privacy and confidentially regulations; produces correspondence, reports, and presentations.
- Directs department events and projects. Coordinates logistics of department events, activities, field trips, lecturers, and candidate visits to include arranging transportation, accommodations, venue, meals/food, itineraries, publicity, and honorariums abiding by college policies; maintains departmental websites using web CMS and photo editing software.
- Audits and monitors budget(s). Oversees financial matters for budget(s) and restricted funds to ensure financial transactions are handled properly; participates in/responsible in preparation and submission of new budget information; completes internal transfers, processes expenditures, and reports; informs chair of budgetary issues and advises expense adjustments; coordinates logistics of one or more P-Cards and completes reconciliation.
- Manages the office – student, staff, equipment, and technology support. Responsible for extensive administrative office duties; troubleshoots minor office/classroom equipment issues; manages human resource functions of student workers including hires, trains, supervises, and approves payroll; purchases/maintains office supply inventory; coordinates faculty offices and building maintenance checks.
- Provide support to student groups associated with the department. Coordinates logistics for Mock Trial team tournament participation as well as Majors committee meetings, events, and projects.
Preferred QualificationsRequired:
High School diploma or GED
Some college preferred and 3-5 years of administrative experience in and office setting
Prior experience working in higher education preferred.-
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree
A valid Driver's Licence is required. Employees (operators) must have been in possession of a valid operator’s license for not less than three (3) years and the license must have been in good standing without interruption during that time period.No
Successful candidate will also be required to complete ACT 153 ClearanceNo
This position is considered "Emergency Staff." As such they may be required to report to work even when the college is closed or is operating under a delayed start.No
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Proposed Start Date
Posting Detail InformationPosting Date03/22/2024
Open Until FilledNo
Closing Date
Application Review Begin Date
Is this a Temporary Position?No
Full-Time/Part-TimeFull Time
If Full-Time, please specify12 month full-time (52 weeks)
If Part-Time, please specifyNot Applicable
EEO/Diversity StatementThe College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons. - 1 Month Ago
- U.S. Army War College
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Carlisle, PA
TEMPORARY
- About the Position: These are full time, part time and intermittent temporary civilian faculty positions at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) as provided under Title 10 USC 4021. Initial appointment m...
- 22 Days Ago
- Lycoming College
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Williamsport, PA
FULL_TIME
- Lycoming College is hiring an Assistant Professor of Marketing Lycoming College invites applications for a full time, tenure-track position in Marketing to begin in the fall of 2024. The teaching load...
- 12 Days Ago
- Lycoming College
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Williamsport, PA
FULL_TIME
- Lycoming College is hiring a Lecturer or Visiting Assistant Professor of SpanishWith an opening sparked by a department member moving into the Administration, the department of Modern Language Studies...
- 21 Days Ago
- Lycoming College
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Williamsport, PA
FULL_TIME
- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE – Public LawThe Department of Political Science at Lycoming College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Public Law at the rank of Assistant Pro...
- 14 Days Ago
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- New Story Schools
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Harrisburg, PA
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- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Londonderry School
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Harrisburg, PA
- Do you want to use your creativity and talents to facilitate the development of the whole child? Would you like to help ...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Kids Academy Inc
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Harrisburg, PA
- Job Description Job Description We are seeking a part time or full time Toddler Or Preschool Teacher to join our child c...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Drug and Alcohol Services Inc
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Columbia, PA
- Job Description Job Description Prospect Grove High School is a private, licensed high school that services a residentia...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Drug and Alcohol Services Inc
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Columbia, PA
- Job Description Job Description Prospect Grove High School is a private, licensed high school that services a residentia...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
- New Story In-District Services
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Gettysburg, PA
- New Story offers customized and targeted consultative services including assessment, strategic planning, in-school and i...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Hiring Now!
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Hershey, PA
- Description: Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the worlds best private schools, where students from lower-income fam...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
- SESI Schools
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Harrisburg, PA
- Description Position at SESI Schools Assistant Teacher Position About Us Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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