Teaching Faculty II, 9 Month Salaried - Sociology at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Teaching Faculty II, 9 Month Salaried - Sociology Location: Tallahassee, FL Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 61724 Department Interdisciplinary Social ScienceResponsibilities The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy at Florida State University invites applications for Specialized Teaching Faculty (non-tenure track teaching position) in the field of Interdisciplinary Social Science (ISS). This is a unique position designed to integrate disciplinary education and related activities within the College. The successful applicant will work with faculty in several disciplines to create and teach courses for students majoring in Interdisciplinary Social Science. A dominant skill is to demonstrate how insights from multiple disciplines bring value to the analysis of social issues, and to emphasize evidence based learning and decision making.Additional responsibilities will include mentoring and advising students, engaging ISS majors in undergraduate research and policy seminars, internship opportunities and similar activities.Qualifications Applicants should hold a PhD in one of the disciplines of social science and have teaching and research experience.The successful applicant will have a strong interdisciplinary orientation grounded in one social science discipline, preferably Sociology.Preferred qualifications include demonstrated commitment to and success in teaching undergraduates, as well as experience with contemporary instructional technology and on-line teaching applications.Other Information The Florida State University program in Interdisciplinary Social Science strives to guide student vision and learning attainment. To that end, we focus our efforts on providing an environment which promotes holistic understandings of complex social dynamics through the integration of various social, economic and political perspectives. We are committed to the creation of an environment of creative learning based on the goals and tenets of interdisciplinary study.Contact Info Julie Lusk - [email protected] Information One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!Learn more about our university and campuses.FSU Total Rewards FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.Use our interactive tool to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.Considerations This is a Faculty position.This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.This position is being advertised as open until filled and application review will begin March 1, 2026.The appointment will begin in August, 2026.Equal Employment Opportunity FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.