The Department of Sociology/Anthropology [https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-sociology-and-anthropology/] at [https://www.owu.edu/]Ohio Wesleyan University [https://www.owu.edu/] invites applications for a visiting assistant professorship in Sociology starting in August 2026. We seek an outstanding teacher committed to engaging undergraduates in the classroom and expertise in criminology/criminal justice and social theory. Ohio Wesleyan University emphasizes close student-faculty engagement through initiatives such as The OWU Connection [https://www.owu.edu/academics/the-owu-connection/?utm_source=phpList&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=A%20national%20championship%2C%20conference%20recognition%2C%20and%20a%20global%20ranking!], its signature undergraduate experience. Within this context, the department offers a vibrant interdisciplinary community with wide-ranging teaching and research interests, supported by faculty development and mentoring from the [https://www.owu.edu/about/offices-services-directory/center-for-teaching-learning-and-innovation/]Smith Center for Faculty Excellence [https://www.owu.edu/about/offices-services-directory/center-for-teaching-learning-and-innovation/]. This position will join a college deeply committed to flexibility, interdisciplinarity, and inclusivity. Faculty have opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and collaboration across the [https://ohio5.org/]Ohio Five [https://ohio5.org/] and [https://www.glca.org/]GLCA consortia [https://www.glca.org/]. Successful candidates are expected to pursue excellence in teaching, maintain a productive, ongoing professional development program, and contribute actively to the continued growth of the department and the university.
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