Associate Professor of Sociology

Director of Africana Studies and Associate (or higher) Professor of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice
Rutgers University- Camden, New Jersey

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice at Rutgers University – Camden invites applications for an Associate professor (or higher) of Sociology, Anthropology or Criminal Justice, beginning Spring 2024. A Ph.D. in anthropology, sociology or a closely related field at the time of appointment is required. The position carries a 1-1 teaching load along with Directorship of the Africana Studies program (https://africanastudies.camden.rutgers.edu/). We seek an Africanist with a strong publication record that may focus on any aspect of the African continent, an active research agenda with the potential to secure external funding, and a commitment to effective teaching. The department seeks faculty with experience or interest in developing courses with civic engagement and experiential learning components.

The directorship of Africana Studies involves stewardship of the program’s major and minor. Primary responsibilities include recruiting and mentoring Africana students, managing curricular offerings, coordinating programming, allocating budgetary resources, and collaborating with other units in order to enrich the intellectual and cultural life of the campus. The program is especially interested in a candidate with previous administrative experience or an eagerness to assume administrative duties.

Interested applicants should send a CV, a cover letter describing their research agenda and teaching philosophy, name and contact information for three references and a diversity statement. The diversity statement should specifically address how the applicant has demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity and inclusiveness in scholarship and teaching and how their background and experiences have prepared them to positively impact Rutgers-Camden’s ethnically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse student community. Applicants should also discuss their activities and/or future goals to promote an inclusive and equitable environment that values diversity. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Questions related to recruitment of this position can be directed to Dr. Laura Napolitano, Chair of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, via email at laura.napolitano@rutgers.edu. For information about the department and its programs, see http://sociology.camden.rutgers.edu/.

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PhD in Anthropology, Sociology, or closely related field by the time of appointment is required.

Ranked #61 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers–Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.

Interested applicants should send a CV, a cover letter describing their research agenda and teaching philosophy, name and contact information for three references and a diversity statement. The diversity statement should specifically address how the applicant has demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity and inclusiveness in scholarship and teaching and how their background and experiences have prepared them to positively impact Rutgers-Camden’s ethnically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse student community. Applicants should also discuss their activities and/or future goals to promote an inclusive and equitable environment that values diversity. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found.