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POSITIONS August and September 2007

The University of California, Santa Cruz, Department of Sociology invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professorship. The position is defined broadly as a position in the area of Social Inequality. We especially encourage applications from candidates who have conducted research in one or more of the following areas: affect and emotion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, governance, nationalism, citizenship, and/or new inequalities in the context of globalism. Colleagues who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, service and/or leadership are particularly encouraged to apply.

Salary to commensurate with qualifications and experience. Ph.D. in sociology or related discipline, must be conferred by June 30, 2009. Must present strong evidence of research activity and university teaching experience or demonstrated potential for university teaching.

Applicants should provide a letter of application that describes the applicant’s research interests, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation*, a writing sample (up to 3 items), a detailed description of teaching experience or ability including syllabi used or proposed syllabi, and, if possible, a summary of student evaluations. Applicants are encouraged to submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through their research, teaching, and/or service. All materials should be sent to:

Sociology Department Search #057-09 Sociology Department University of California Please refer to provision #057-09 in your reply. 1156 High Street Santa Cruz, CA 95064

For full consideration, applications must be postmarked by October 1, 2008. The position is open until filled, but not later that June 30, 2009.