Assistant Professor, Sociology/Anthropology
This position is no longer open.
School of Arts and Sciences

Department: Social Sciences
Campus: Beirut/Byblos
Expected Start Date: Spring 2017 /Fall 2017
Deadline for Applying: November 2016
Position Summary
The Department of Social Sciences in the School of Arts and Sciences at the Lebanese American University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Profesor in Sociology/Anthropology. The department is seeking a highly qualified and motivated full-time faculty member who is committed to innovative teaching, research, academic advising and institutional and community service.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Sociology and Sociology of migration, and in research methodology with emphasis on quantitative or qualitative methods.
- Advise and mentor students
- Supervise MA students in Migration Studies
- Engage in service to the department, the university and the profession
- Contribute to the development of the Sociology program and the MA Program in Migration Studies
- Seek external research grants
- Additional duties may be set by the department in light of departmental needs and priorities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- A PhD in Sociology/Anthropology from a well recognized University, preferably with a focus on Migration Studies.
- Background in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
- Evidence of scholarship
- Evidence of an established research agenda
- Evidence of research record.
- Evidence of teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Evidence of successful university teaching
- Demonstration of effective teaching methods and delivery
- Ability to secure external funding
The Department:
The department offers four Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) programs in political science, political science/international affairs, psychology, and social work; two Master of Arts (M.A.) programs in International Affairs and Migration studies; and five minors in conflict analysis and resolution, legal studies, political science/international affairs, psychology, and sociology. The Department of Social Sciences consists of 15 full-time faculty members and a number of part-time faculty members. The Department of is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, and is committed to student-centeredness and to serving the community.
The University:
The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York. Information about the University can be found at http://www.lau.edu.lb.
Application requirements:
Prospective candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of interest including a statement of teaching, research interests, as well as professional and creative projects, an updated CV, and unofficial transcripts by email to: apaa@lau.edu.lb. The CV should include the names, e-mails and phone numbers of three references. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Candidates must refer to position no. AS-17-30, in the subject line of the email.