PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom.
We therefore encourage applications from culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled and/or demonstrating great potential in the practice of teaching and scholarship. *** The School of Behavioral & Social Sciences invites applications for two tenure-track positions in Sociology to begin in August 2027. We seek candidates who teach generalist and innovative areas in Sociology. For one
of the positions, we are flexible on the specialty they bring. For one of the positions, we seek a sociologist with a proven strength in Criminology and/or Criminal Justice. We often teach service-oriented students with career plans in the fields of social work, restorative justice, the criminal justice system, counseling or therapy, education, and more generally in the nonprofit sector. The department and our
university encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups to apply. PLNU prides itself on being a premier teaching university where the art and science of teaching take center stage. Applicants should demonstrate a record of, or clear potential for, teaching with creative, student-centered pedagogies that incorporate deep cultural competency. We also expect research and a commitment to advancing research
in the fields of sociology and/or criminology. The Sociology Program is housed in the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences with programs in child and adolescent development, criminal justice, psychology, and social work. Students are drawn to the department for its commitment to building a more just and caring society. The department and the school value cultural diversity and inclusive educational practices as
essential to the excellence of our academic programs. Our faculty have a strong commitment to diversity, high-quality teaching, service, and applied scholarship. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellent undergraduate teaching within a Christian liberal arts context in the Wesleyan tradition. They should also demonstrate potential for high-quality scholarship and service. In your application
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