Open Positions—Spring 2008
The following full-time and part-time teaching positions are open in the College of Arts & Sciences for the Spring 2008 semester only, but continuation is possible depending on curricular needs and funding. These positions will be available until filled. The Spring 2008 semester begins on January 23rd and ends mid-May. If you are interested in any of the following positions, you should contact the person indicated.
FULL-TIME POSITIONS
SOCIOLOGY. Possible full-time lecturer positions for Spring 2008 semester. Teach four courses. MA in Sociology or related discipline required; prior college-level teaching experience preferred. Email CV and letter of interest to Professor James Loy at jimloy@uri.edu.
SPANISH. Full-time lecturer position for Spring 2008 semester. Teach four Spanish courses. MA in Spanish preferred. Contact Professor Joseph Morello at 401 874-4699 or morello@uri.edu.
PART-TIME POSITIONS
ANTHROPOLOGY 350, Human Variation. Anthropological investigation into the nature and causes of human biological diversity with emphasis on living populations. Students enrolled in this course will serve as a sample for measuring human variation. Email CV and letter of interest to Professor James Loy at jimloy@uri.edu.
ECONOMICS 202, Introduction to Macroeconomics. This course is an introduction to macroeconomics and covers measures of production, employment and prices, as well as theories of income determination such as the Keynesian model and aggregate demand and supply. Kingston classes available MWF. Each class has a maximum of 35 students. Qualifications: Masters in Economics, college-level teaching experience preferred. Contact Professor Glen Ramsay, Chair of Economics, at ramsay@uri.edu or call the department at 401-874-2212.
FRENCH, ITALIAN, and SPANISH. Classes meet on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule. Duties: teach basic language courses. Qualifications: at least a bachelor's degree in the language; teaching experience a must. Please email letter of interest and CV, including names and contact information of two references attesting to teaching ability, to Dr. Joseph Morello at morello@uri.edu. Positions will remain open until filled
PHILOSOPHY 103, Introduction to Philosophy. Kingston classes available MWF 10:00-10:50 and 11:00-11:50. 35 students per section. Qualifications: MA in Philosophy or related discipline and college level teaching experience. Send CV and letter of interest to Professor Donald Zeyl, Chair of Philosophy, djzeyl@uri.edu.
SOCIOLOGY 100, General Sociology. Introductory description and analysis of the structure and dynamics of human society. Social norms, groups, intergroup relations, social change, stratification, and institutions. Email CV and letter of interest to Professor James Loy at jimloy@uri.edu.
SOCIOLOGY 230, Crime and Delinquency. Survey of the extent, distribution, trends, and costs of delinquency and crime in the United States; examination of selected types of crime and delinquency; policy implications. Email CV and letter of interest to Professor James Loy at jimloy@uri.edu.
SOCIOLOGY 240, Race and Ethnic Relations. Relations among the various ethnic, religious, racial, and political minorities and majorities, with special reference to the United States. Email CV and letter of interest to Professor James Loy at jimloy@uri.edu.
SOCIOLOGY 242, Sex and Gender. Current research exploring issues of sex and gender. Socialization, gender role playing, and personal relationships. Institutional costs of sexism. Prospects for human liberation. Email CV and letter of interest to Professor James Loy at jimloy@uri.edu.
SOCIOLOGY 274, Criminal Justice System. The American system of criminal justice, general processing of cases, principal actors, study of theories of criminal law, and pretrial detention and sentencing. Email CV and letter of interest to Professor James Loy at jimloy@uri.edu.
WRITING 235, Writing in Electronic Environments. This class covers all forms of writing with computers or in web-enhanced environments, including graphic-enhanced text, desktop publishing, and document design. Kingston class available MWF 9:00-9:50. 22 students. Qualifications: MA in rhetoric and composition studies or related discipline and college-level teaching experience. Send CV and letter of interest to Professor Nedra Reynolds, Director, College Writing Program, nedra@uri.edu.