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The drop-down lists only display so many options: please type into a drop-down list to search for your option. For example: in Field of Study, you may need to enter your field name. If you have no field, type "None." If you have previously applied, make sure your information is current as you can transfer it to another application. Prior to submitting your application, verify all information for accuracy and ensure
you have uploaded all appropriate documents. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application other than to change your contact information. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources via email at recruitment@furman.edu or by calling 864-294-3103. Job Title: Assistant Professor of Sociology Job Family: Furman Faculty Full-Time/Part-Time: Full
time Pay Type: Salary Department: Sociology Job Summary: The Department of Sociology at Furman University invites applications for two Assistant/Associate/Professor tenure-track positions beginning August 1, 2027. We welcome candidates from any substantive area of sociology whose expertise complements and expands our existing departmental strengths, and whose work reflects a commitment to rigorous inquiry and
meaningful engagement with students. A Ph.D. in Sociology is required by August 1, 2027. Job Description: We encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, student mentorship, and research in a liberal arts environment. The teaching responsibility is five courses per academic year. A strong application will articulate how the candidate envisions contributing to our core
curriculum, which includes Introduction to Sociology, Sociological Theory, Qualitative and Quantitative Methods, and 200-level courses in the Sociology of Gender and Sexuality, Race/Ethnicity, or Social Class. Beyond core requirements, we welcome applicants who would bring new course offerings that deepen and diversify our curricular landscape and contribute to the goals of Furman University’s Strategic Plan.
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