Professor - Sociology jobs in Oklahoma

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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Sociology-Human Services, Full-Time, Temporary, Non-Tenure Track, Visiting Assistant Professor
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
  • Edmond, OK FULL_TIME|TEMPORARY
  • Job Details

    Job Location:    Main Campus - Edmond, OK
    Position Type:    Faculty
    Salary Range:    Undisclosed
    Job Category:    OTRS Classified

    Description

    Position Overview:

    Teaches, advises and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department, college, and university committees as requested. Prepares departmental reports as requested. Engages in teaching, service, and scholarly and/or creative activities as defined by the tenure and promotion policy in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook. Teaching, research, departmental/school and university service is expected. Faculty are expected to support & facilitate the department/school/college academic and university missions, visions, and long-term goals.  This position as Visiting Associate Professor is full-time.

    The salary for this position is commensurate with credentials and experience.  **PLEASE NOTE** The preference date for application submission is July 31, 2023.

    Department Specific Essential Job Functions:

    Duties include teaching day/evening courses face-to-face.  The regular teaching load is 12-hours per semester (Fall and Spring) of undergraduate and cross-listed graduate sections.  The successful candidate will teach, advise, and mentor students, evaluate student performance, and maintain departmental and student records in accordance with UCO policies; adhere to the educational philosophy of the University; work collaboratively with colleagues and professional peers; participate in UCO meetings that relate specifically to faculty; serve on Department, College, and University committees as requested; prepare departmental reports as requested; and, engage in teaching and service as defined by the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbooks.

    College/Department Overview:

    The College of Liberal Arts serves the University of Central Oklahoma's (UCO) Core Curriculum programs and enrolls more than 2,850 undergraduate students and more than 300 graduate students in 34 undergraduate and 17 graduate majors.  For further information, please visit our website at:  https://www.uco.edu/cla.  The Department of Sociology, Gerontology, and Substance Abuse Studies houses three undergraduate programs (General Sociology, Sociology/Human Services, and Sociology/Substance Abuse Studies) and two graduate programs (Gerontology and Addictions Counseling).  For further information, please visit our departmental website:  https://www.uco.edu/cla/departments/soc-gero-sas.

    UCO Land Acknowledgment

    The University of Central Oklahoma recognizes that we gather on land entrusted to the care and protection of the Caddo and Wichita peoples.  These lands are part of the wider state of Oklahoma which is shared by the 39 sovereign indigenous Nations including the Kiowa, Comanche, Osage, and Apache, and Fort Sill Apache Nations, and is associated with the forced relocation of Nations through the Indian Removal Act of 1830.  The University was built on Unassigned Land within seized portions of Indian Territory taken from the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole Nations by the federal government in 1866.  Beginning in 1889, this land was distributed through several Land Runs intended to confine and erase Indigenous peoples from this territory.  We acknowledge the historical events that have and continue to affect the indigenous people of this land.  We pledge to honor and respect Indigenous knowledge and worldviews as we sustain a meaningful relationship with the Sovereign Nations.

    Inclusive Community at UCO

    The University of Central Oklahoma affirms and promotes diversity in areas including race, class, gender identity, ethnicity, culture, religion, ideology, (dis)ability, affectional orientation, gender expression, and other aspects of self-identification.  Our appreciation of diversity includes an awareness of the historical heritage on which the University was founded and the many struggles and sacrifices, both historically and currently, that confront underrepresented communities.  Given this awareness, we actively strive to enrich the experience of the entire community by implementing practices that remove barriers to those communities served least well be existing systems.  We do this not only because it is right, but, also, because diversity enriches the experiences and expands the social and conceptual horizons of students, faculty, and staff members while enhancing the University's ability to contribute to the intellectual, cultural, economic, and social advancement of the communities and individuals it serves.

    Important Information and Requirements:

    • All applicants, please visit https://jobs.uco.edu to submit all application materials by the preference date:  Monday, July 31, 2023
    • Official transcripts must be provided for each degree earned.
    • The candidate's online application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a teaching portfolio (which includes at least a statement about teaching Sociology or Social Work or teaching philosophy, a list of courses taught, and two syllabi)
    • Confidential letters of recommendation, please eMail them to jobs@uco.edu and they will be uploaded to your application file.
    • Additional documentation may be requested later.

    Experience Required:

    • An earned doctorate degree awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval).
    • University or College teaching.
    • Experience in department/college/university service.
    • Possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

    Experience Preferred:

    • A Ph. D. in Sociology or Masters in Social Work from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized college or university by August 5, 2023.
    • Higher education teaching experience in Sociology and/or Social Work.
    • Experience in teaching a diverse student body is valued.
    • Desired areas of teaching competence or experiences include: Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Introduction to Social Work, Social Welfare Theory, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, and other courses as assigned.

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

    A successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in oral and written communication skills and familiarity with the use of online learning management systems (EXAMPLE:  D2L) and virtual synchronous platforms (EXAMPLE:  ZOOM, WebEx, or Teams).

    Physical Demands:

    Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

    Qualifications


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Traditional Adjunct Instructor-Sociology
  • SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
  • Bethany, OK OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK Position Type: Adjunct Instructor Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: None DescriptionPart-time WORK SC...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Adjunct Faculty - Sociology
  • Tulsa Community College
  • Tulsa, OK FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary Tulsa Community College is seeking qualified adjunct instructors for the 2023-2024 school year and welcomes applicants at any time. Adjunct instructors are hired within their respective fi...
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Adjunct - Sociology or Addictions Counseling
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
  • Edmond, OK OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Main Campus - Edmond, OK Position Type: Adjunct Salary Range: Undisclosed DescriptionHours per week: Varies Position Overview: Note: Adjunct positions at UCO are part-time te...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor
  • Oklahoma State University, Stillwater (OSU)
  • Stillwater, OK FULL_TIME
  • Faculty PositionTenure Track Assistant Professor School of Chemical Engineering The School of Chemical Engineering seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor lev...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Biology Professor
  • SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
  • Bethany, OK OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK Position Type: Faculty Full-Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed DescriptionWORK SCHEDULE Hours as necessitated by tea...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Social Studies Teacher
  • State of North Carolina
  • Rockingham, NC
  • Salary: $42,000.00 - $69,888.00 Annually Location : Rockingham County, NC Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Job Number: 24-0...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Social Studies Teacher
  • Morton Unit School District
  • Morton, IL
  • Candidates must possess a valid license to teach Social Science in the state of Illinois and registered in Tazewell Coun...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Professor in Sociology
  • Georgia State University
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Position Information Posting Number F00114P GSU Log Number Classification Title Assistant Professor Position Title Assis...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Professor of Sociology
  • Utah Tech University
  • Saint George, UT
  • Position Announcement The Applied Sociology & Criminal Justice Department at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Ut...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adjunct - Sociology Instructor
  • Lee College
  • Baytown, TX
  • Position Overview Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on an as needed basis. These positions are filled pr...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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History/Social Studies Teachers
  • Butler County School District
  • Greenville, AL
  • Certified - Position - History Grades 7-12 Job Number 2300283532 Start Date Open Date 02/14/2024 Closing Date 09/30/2024...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Turnaround Social Studies Teacher
  • ReNEW Schools
  • New Orleans, LA
  • #1 Performing Open-Enrollment Network in New Orleans #1 Academic Growth in Louisiana POSITION DETAILS ReNew Moton: Lakef...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Professor of Sociology
  • Radford University
  • Radford, VA
  • Posting Details Posting Details Employment Classifications Full-time Temporary Rank Instructor/Assistant Professor Worki...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Oklahoma is the 20th-largest state in the United States, covering an area of 69,899 square miles (181,040 km2), with 68,595 square miles (177,660 km2) of land and 1,304 square miles (3,380 km2) of water. It lies partly in the Great Plains near the geographical center of the 48 contiguous states. It is bounded on the east by Arkansas and Missouri, on the north by Kansas, on the northwest by Colorado, on the far west by New Mexico, and on the south and near-west by Texas. Much of its border with Texas lies along the Southern Oklahoma Aulacogen, a failed continental rift. The geologic figure defi...
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Income Estimation for Professor - Sociology jobs
$79,679 to $152,360

Professor - Sociology in Saint Paul, MN
Most often the title of doctor is preferred by those who work in research areas; whereas professor is more common for people who teach, and thus profess, what they know to others.
January 04, 2020
Professor - Sociology in Grand Forks, ND
In my 34 years, just one professor in the sociology department resigned to take a nonacademic job.
January 11, 2020
Professor - Sociology in Passaic, NJ
However, you would probably indict at least some of your professors with failing grades for the frustrations you experience with learning material.
December 14, 2019