Assistant Professor of Sociology & Anthropology/Tenure Track

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF
SOCIOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY
Kalamazoo College invites applications for a tenure track
position at the assistant professor level in the Anthropology and
Sociology Department. We invite applications from anthropologists,
sociologists, or geographers with expertise in qualitative and/or
quantitative research methods. The area of research is open, but an
international focus is desired. As a blended department, all
courses blur disciplinary boundaries.
A Ph.D. is
required in Anthropology, Sociology, Geography,
or a related discipline (or evidence it will be completed by
September 1, 2023). The position also requires advising senior
theses, contributing to the College's "Shared Passages" core
curriculum (first-year, sophomore, and senior seminars), and a
commitment to the liberal arts. Kalamazoo College is committed to
inclusive excellence. We especially encourage applications from
candidates whose intellectual and pedagogical approaches will be
effective in attracting and retaining historically underrepresented
students. The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong
commitment to working with students, faculty, and staff from
diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. They will also
demonstrate a high aptitude for and interest in undergraduate
teaching, a commitment to the liberal arts, and the ability to
establish an ongoing research record. Salary is competitive and
consistent with the level of experience. Kalamazoo College is on
the trimester system, and the teaching load is two courses per
trimester.
Kalamazoo College is a highly selective liberal arts college
offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a
traditional liberal arts curriculum with educational experiences
and civic engagement in domestic and international settings. As
such, it attracts students from diverse backgrounds. The College is
a member of the Posse Program and home to the Arcus Center for
Social Justice Leadership. It is located in Kalamazoo, MI, a
diverse and vibrant city in western Michigan and home of the first
nationwide city-based college tuition remission program, the
Kalamazoo Promise. Sitting halfway between Detroit and Chicago,
Kalamazoo is also home to a large research university that shares
many of its resources with the Kalamazoo College community.
Thirty-five miles from the beautiful beaches and coastal towns of
Lake Michigan, the area also offers many opportunities for outdoor
activities.
Completed applications received by September 1, 2022 will
receive full consideration, with later applications reviewed as
needed until the position is filled. Please electronically submit
via the following
website in pdf format: cover letter, curriculum vitae, a
statement on equity and inclusion, a statement of teaching
philosophy, a statement of research interests, and three letters of
recommendation. Prior to Zoom interviews, a 10-page writing sample
and sample syllabi of a course the candidate has taught, or may
teach in the future will be requested. Please direct all
correspondence and questions regarding this position to Dr.
Espelencia Baptiste: espelencia.baptiste@kzoo.edu

Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to
the cultural diversity of the College to apply and identify
themselves if they wish. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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