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TITLE OF POSITION: |
Adjunct Instructor, Sociology of Sports |
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STATUS: |
Part-time, one-semester contract |
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DEPARTMENT: |
College of Science, Health and the Liberal Arts |
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QUALIFICATIONS: |
Candidates must be qualified to teach “Sport, Society and Culture,” a sociology/cultural studies course that analyzes the place of sport in society, using a global perspective. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and experienced teacher who applies active student-learning methods in the classroom. |
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EDUCATION REQUIRED: |
PhD (or expected completion of PhD by July 2014) in sociology, anthropology or related field is preferred. |
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RESPONSIBILITIES: |
This fall semester course meets on a Mon/Wed schedule from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. Classes begin on August 25th and final grades are due by December 19th. |
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APPLICATION PROCEDURES: |
Candidates should submit a letter of application detailing experiences and areas of academic specialization and a curriculum vita. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Review of candidates will begin in mid-July and continue until the position is filled.
Applications should be submitted to Associate Dean Tom Schrand, College of Science, Health and the Liberal Arts, Philadelphia University, 4201 Henry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497 or to SchrandT@PhilaU.edu.
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STARTING DATE: |
August 2014 |
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POSTING DATE: |
July 2014 |
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Philadelphia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
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Philadelphia University seeks instructor for “Sport, Society and Culture”
Philadelphia University has an opening in the fall semester for a part-time instructor to teach “Sport, Society and Culture,” a sociology/cultural studies course that analyzes the place of sport in society, using a global perspective. This is a general education course that is capped at 25 students, and it meets on a Mon/Wed schedule from 11 am to 12:15 pm starting on August 25th. A PhD (or expected completion of PhD by August 2014) in sociology, anthropology or related field is preferred, but ABD and MA degrees will be considered.
They will be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates in early August. Please feel free to contact me for more details—I’ve attached a full job announcement. Applications can be addressed to Tom Schrand (see below) by email.
Tom Schrand
Academic Associate Dean, College Studies
Program Director, B.S. in Environmental Sustainability<http://www.philau.edu/environsustain/index.html>
Professor of History
Philadelphia University
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497
(215) 951-2610