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VISITING OPEN RANK PROFESSOR

Requisition # 75617

Position Basics


Type of PositionOTHER
Advertising Ends on:Extended Until Position is Filled
Advertising Started on:Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
College:College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Department:Sociology and Criminology

Salary


Salary:Commensurate

Position Details


Full/Part Time Status:Negotiable
Position Description:

The University of Iowa Department of Sociology & Criminology invites applications for multiple Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor positions. The appointment will begin August 20, 2025. The candidate’s primary responsibility will be teaching undergraduate courses that fulfill general education and departmental requirements in sociology and criminology.



A Visiting positions can be half-time (2 courses per semester), ¾ time (3 courses per semester), or full-time (4 courses per semester).  The initial appointment is for one year (2025-26). Salary range for the positions is $30,792 (half-time) - $61,584 (full-time) plus benefits.



For more information about the University of Iowa Department of Sociology & Criminology please see: https://sociology.uiowa.edu/ .



To Apply:  Please visit jobs.uiowa.edu and reference Requisition #75617.  Please submit a curriculum vitae and/or an annotated resume and a letter of interest. The letter of interest should be a detailed description of your interest in the position, your practice background, and your prior teaching experience. Please also provide contact information for three professional references.



Any questions can be directed to:



Dr. Michael Sauder, Ph.D., DEO

University of Iowa Department of Sociology and Criminology

401 North Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242

michael-sauder@uiowa.edu 

319-335-0366



 

Education Requirement:

  • Master’s degree in Sociology, Criminology, or a related field.

Required Qualifications:

  • ABD in Sociology, Criminology, or related field by August 20, 2025.

  • Demonstrated evidence of an excellent record of teaching.

  • Demonstrated evidence of a wide range of teaching experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience working with teaching assistants in a supervisory capacity.

  • PhD in Sociology, Criminology, or related field in hand by August 20, 2025.


Online Application Required Documents


 Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
 Number of References:  3
 Letters of Recommendation are required as part of the application process. Upon submission, references selected will be notified by e-mail with directions on how to electronically submit letters to the University of Iowa.   

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Contact Information


Contact:Michael E Sauder
Clas-Sociology and Criminology
North Hall
20 West Davenport Street
401 NH
Iowa City, IA 52242
Department URL: https://sociology.uiowa.edu/



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