Assistant Professor, Sociology of Technology or Science, Tenure Track at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Job Description:

Salary/Position Classification

• $65,000 - $70,000 9-month contract, Dependent on Experience, Exempt


• 40 hours per week


• 100% Remote Work Availability: No


• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

The Department of Sociology is seeking a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the sociology of technology and/or science to begin August 16, 2025, contingent on availability of funding.

The Department of Sociology is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Dakota. It offers a B.A. in Sociology and serves approximately 150 majors and minors. The department has recently revitalized its Master's program, which is currently offered online.

Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. It is the state's flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, UND has grown into a prominent scientific research university and was recently ranked among the top 100 public and top 25 most innovative universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report, and is widely regarded as among the top universities in the American Northern Plains region. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study with over 14,000 students. It is the home of the state's only School of Law. The School of Medicine has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.

UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 57,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public school system, high quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks' advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America's Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary for teaching a 3/2 load. Courses will be a mix of face-to-face and online offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels related to research methods, statistics, technology and society, and other courses related to the candidate's specialty area(s).

The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential to establish a productive research agenda, secure external funding, and contribute to UND research initiatives. All faculty are expected to contribute to service within the department, college, university, and professional community. UND and the College of Arts & Sciences value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students.


• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.


• Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the Department of Sociology.


• Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching, including online delivery.


• Ability to independently conduct sociological research and publish findings in reputable
  sources.

• Ph.D. in Sociology by August 15, 2025.


• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

• Track record of conducting independent research and education as a sociologist, emphasizing technology and society and/or sociology of work.


• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate level courses.


• Experience teaching online courses.


• Experience working on externally funded grants.
  
  
  
  

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 11/08/2024 and include the following materials:

* Letter of application
* Curriculum vitae
* List of at least three references (including contact information)
* Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit
official transcripts upon hire.
* Research statement
* Teaching statement