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Amherst College. The Amherst College Department of Women’s and Gender Studies seeks to appoint a full-time Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (tenure-track or tenured) to begin in the fall of 2010 who works on Gender, Images and Textualities in the Global South. “Images and Textualities” suggests a focus on interactive media, such as written or printed texts, pictures (including art) or film; the Global South is defined as Africa, the Middle East, Asia or Latin America. The person hired must have completed her/his PhD, in a humanities discipline, by the time of appointment. A degree from an interdisciplinary program such as Women’s Studies, Ethnic Studies, Black Studies, Cultural Studies, Film/Media Studies or the various Area Studies would be acceptable provided the person's main expertise is in the humanities. We would also entertain applications from social scientists with a strong humanities focus, though our already existing strengths in history and political science preclude hiring in those two fields.
The teaching load is two courses per semester. All members of the Women’s and Gender Studies department participate in teaching required departmental courses, offer both lower and upper division courses in their area of expertise, and oversee honors theses. College-wide emphasis on writing encourages us to favor applicants with an interest, if not actual experience, in teaching writing. Strong commitments to scholarship and to undergraduate teaching, especially to working with a diverse student body, are essential. Applicants should submit the following materials electronically to wags@amherst.edu: a letter of application that outlines the candidate’s scholarly and teaching interests; a curriculum vitae; and a one-page description of an interdisciplinary course (either upper or lower division) that the candidate would like to teach that fits broadly into the topic-area of Gender, Images and Textualities in the Global South (writing samples should not be sent at this time). Candidates should also arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation to be sent either electronically to wags@amherst.edu or in hard copy to: Media Search, Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, Box 2257, Amherst College, Amherst, MA 01002-5000. Candidates whose application file is complete (including the three outside letters of recommendation) on or before November 15, 2009, will be assured full consideration. We expect to interview our shortlist at the MLA convention in Philadelphia, PA (Dec. 27-30, 2009). Inquiries may be directed to Amy Ford, Academic Coordinator, Women’s and Gender Studies Department, wags@amherst.edu . The Amherst College Women’s and Gender Studies Department, founded in 1987, is committed to inclusion, diversity and a high standard of interdisciplinary scholarship and instruction. Our area boasts one of the largest concentrations of women’s studies scholars in the world, and we also maintain linkages with the Five College Women’s Studies Research Center and the Amherst College Center for Community Engagement.Appalachian State University. The Appalachian State University’s Women’s Studies Program seeks applications for the position of Director, which is a full-time, nine-month faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, beginning August 2010.
The position requires a visionary administrator and scholar with an active research agenda in women’s and gender studies and experience directing an interdisciplinary degree program. A doctoral degree is required, but the area of specialization is open. The Director’s teaching load is one course per semester. The Director serves full-time in the Women’s Studies Program and is eligible for tenure in the appropriate academic department on campus. The Women’s Studies Program at Appalachian State has two full-time faculty members assigned to the program, including the Director. The Director of Women’s Studies serves a renewable five-year term, and, after completing service as Director, remains with the Women’s Studies Program as a full-time faculty member. The Women’s Studies Program also includes 75 affiliated faculty members from 18 campus departments who serve the program by teaching women’s and gender studies courses in their disciplines. Founded in 1976, the Women’s Studies Program at Appalachian State is the oldest in the University of North Carolina system. Our interdisciplinary, university-wide program offers a B.A., a minor, and a Graduate Certificate and is housed in the newly created University College, along with interdisciplinary degree programs in Appalachian Studies, Global Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Sustainable Development. More information about the Women’s Studies Program can be found at http://www.ws.appstate.edu. Information about the university’s strategic plan can be found at http://irap.appstate.edu/pagesmith/76. Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the university has approximately 17,000 students, primarily in bachelors and masters programs in both liberal arts and applied fields. Additional information about the University and the surrounding area is located at http://www.appstate.edu. Applicants must send a complete application consisting of a letter of application that outlines the candidate’s administrative experience, scholarly expertise, and teaching interests; a CV that includes the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references; and a vision statement for women’s studies. The initial review of applications will begin December 1, 2009, and applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Applications should be sent electronically to the Search Committee, c/o Dr. Kim Q. Hall, Women’s Studies Search Committee Chair, at wssearch@appstate.edu . Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The university has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning environments that are free of all forms of discrimination. Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Dr. Kim Q. Hall at hallki@appstate.edu. Documentation of identity and employability of the applicant will be required before the hiring process can be finalized. Additional information about this position, the university, and the surrounding area is located at http://www.hrs.appstate.edu.Arizona State University. The new School of Social Transformation at Arizona State University Tempe Campus invites applications for a full time, tenure track assistant or associate professor to begin August 2010.
The successful candidate will join the faculty of the School of Social Transformation and will have a joint appointment in two of the school's faculties: African and African American Studies, Asian Pacific American Studies, Justice and Social Inquiry, and Women and Gender Studies. The school seeks a candidate whose research focuses primarily on processes of social change or social transformation, engages intersectional, transdisciplinary research, and explores global and local interconnections. The candidate will contribute to the development of diverse new degrees and certificates. Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. by August 2010 in a relevant field such as: African and African American studies, Asian American/Pacific Islander studies, cultural anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, geography, history, justice studies, literature, political science, sociology, women's studies; ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary and collaborative setting; and a demonstrated record of scholarly achievement, including research and teaching, in the study of social change and transformation. Grant potential and evidence of publication activity desired. To apply, email letter of application, cv, and writing sample in a single pdf file to: r2@asu.edu . Please have three letters of recommendation sent to: School of Social Transformation Search Committee, c/o Roisan Rubio, Arizona State University, PO Box 874902, Tempe, AZ 85287-4902 Deadline for submission of all materials is January 5, 2010. For more information, please visit http:/sst.clas.asu.edu , or contact Dr. Karen Leong at karen.leong@asu.edu . Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Background check is required for employment.Bowdoin College. The Africana Studies Program seeks candidates with research and teaching experience in post-World War II African American urban life for a tenure-track appointment beginning fall 2010. We are interested in candidates at the assistant or associate level with interdisciplinary research interests whose work intersects the themes of race, gender, and class in major American metropolitan areas. Scholars whose work links local transformations with national and global processes, especially in the context of deindustrialization and globalization, are particularly desirable candidates for this position. Candidates with a variety of methodological approaches will be considered. Relevant topics of scholarly works may include spatial and social relations, the new global economy, social welfare policies, and culture and consumption. In the field of Africana Studies, the relevant academic specializations of interest for this position include political sociology, political economy, and urban studies.
Bowdoin values a strong commitment to research, a promise of successful scholarly engagement and dedication to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. The college provides excellent research support; the regular teaching load is two courses per semester. Ph.D. in hand by date of appointment is preferred; advanced ABDs will be considered. Bowdoin College is now accepting electronic submissions. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu to submit a letter of application, vita, sample of written work, evidence of teaching effectiveness and contact information for 3 references. Review of applications will begin November 30, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. A highly selective liberal arts college on the Maine coast with a diverse student body made up of 29% students of color, 3% International students and approximately 15% first generation college students, Bowdoin College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic diversity of our college. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs. Bowdoin College offers strong support for faculty research and teaching. We recognize that recruiting and retaining faculty may involve considerations of spouses and domestic partners. To that end, where possible, the College will attempt to accommodate and respond creatively to the needs of spouses and partners of members of the faculty. For further information about the college and the department, see our website at www.bowdoin.edu.Cornell University. . The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant or early associate (tenured) level, with a starting date of July 1, 2001. The areas of specialty are open. A PhD is required. Review of applications will begin immediately, but any application received before Dec 31, 2009 will receive full consideration. All candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and 2-3 writing samples to sociology@cornell.edu . Candidates who wish to be considered at the rank of assistant professor should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the same e-mail address or, in hard copy, to Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Sociology, 323 Uris Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-7601. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. AA/EOE.
Fordham University.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Fordham University invites
applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of
Assistant Professor beginning September 1, 2010. Candidates should be able
to teach statistics and research methods at both the undergraduate and
graduate levels, and their scholarly work and publication should include
aspects of social inequalities (class, race, ethnicity, gender, etc.).
Applicants must have the Ph.D. in sociology no later than September 1,
2010, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and an active program of
research and publication. Principal teaching responsibilities will be in
the undergraduate program at Fordham College at Lincoln Center (in
Manhattan) with some teaching in the graduate program at Rose Hill (in the
Bronx). Applicants should submit a cover letter plus two copies of the
following: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) two publications or other samples of
scholarly writing, (3) teaching evaluations, and (4) names of three
references with contact information. Reviewing will begin December 1, but
applications will be accepted until the postmark deadline of December 15,
2009. Please send applications to: Dr. Allan Gilbert, Chair, Department of
Sociology & Anthropology, Fordham University, 441 East Fordham Road, Bronx
NY 10458. Fordham University is an independent Catholic university in the
Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from men and women of all
backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. Institute for Women’s Policy Research.
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) seeks an experienced social science researcher with excellent management, program and business development, and public presentation skills to strengthen and lead the strategic growth of its policy research portfolio. Expertise in employment and labor markets, poverty and inequality, or health economics desired.
LaSalle University. The Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice at La Salle University in Philadelphia invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2010. A Ph.D. is required for this position. We seek candidates who can contribute to our core classes in our criminal justice and sociology programs. Faculty members are expected to maintain an active program of scholarship as well as participate in academic and service activities.
Applications should include: (1) a curriculum vita; (2) a letter of application which includes a statement of educational philosophy, teaching experience, and research interests; (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness; (4) sample of scholarship; (5) three letters of recommendation sent under separate cover; and (6) graduate transcripts. Send to: Charles A. Gallagher Chair, Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice, La Salle University, 1900 West Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141-1119Applications are due by January 15th 2010.
La Salle University is a Roman Catholic university in the tradition of the De La Salle Christian Brothers and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute to our unique educational mission. For a complete mission statement visit our website at www.lasalle.edu. La Salle University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.Lehman College. The Department of Sociology at Lehman College, The City University of New York, has a tenure track opening for an assistant/associate professor trained in social demography/population studies. Research specialization in immigrant populations from Latin America/Asia is preferred. The successful candidate will assist the department build its core interests in population, health and social inequality, and strengthen its links with other units in the college and university with similar interests. He/she will teach undergraduate courses in specialization and related areas, and be expected to publish in peer-reviewed journals; actively pursue research grants and serve on department and college committees. There is possibility of affiliation with the City University of New York's Institute for Demographic Research. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in sociology, a strong publication record, well developed teaching and mentoring skills at the college level, and a record of securing external funding support for research. Position will be open until filled.
TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three current letters of recommendation to Prof. Madeline H. Moran, Chair, Department of Sociology, Lehman College, CUNY, 250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, NY 10468. The City University of New York is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Immigration Reform and Control Act/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer. The department website is at http://www.lehman.edu/deannss/sociologysocwk/.Loyola Marymount University.
The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, commencing August, 2010. Candidates for the position are expected to have completed the Ph.D. in Sociology by that date. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and publication in globalization and contemporary theory. Preference will be given to persons whose curriculum emphasizes community-based and service-based learning. The teaching load is three courses each semester. Areas of teaching responsibility will include globalization, contemporary theory, and introductory sociology courses. Reappointment, tenure, and promotion considerations will give special emphasis to teaching effectiveness, scholarly achievement, and service to the University. The Sociology Department currently includes nine faculty members, with approximately 175 majors. LMU offers faculty housing assistance. Applicants should send: (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae (including email address), (3) academic transcripts, (4) three letters of recommendation, (5) evidence of teaching ability, research and publication, (6) and a statement regarding future research within the substantive areas noted above. Send these materials to Stacy Burns, Chair, Department of Sociology, One LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659. To ensure full consideration completed applications must be received by November 1, 2009. Loyola Marymount University is located in a suburb on the west side of Los Angeles, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The University emphasizes excellence in undergraduate education for a diverse student body and has a strong institutional commitment to values which promote intercultural understanding and social justice. Loyola Marymount University, a comprehensive university in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and Jesuit-Marymount heritage and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information).
Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia). Position available: Associate Professor or Professor
Mills College. The Public Policy Program of Mills College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Public Policy, at the Assistant Professor level, to begin August, 2010. Candidates will be expected to teach a variety of courses at both the undergraduate and master's levels, including quantitative methods of policy analysis and substantive policy courses in two or more domestic or international areas, such as immigration, health, human rights, information technology, environmental regulation, housing, transportation, or economic development. Candidates must have the capacity to be excellent teachers and productive scholars in the liberal arts college context.
Only candidates having completed the PhD degree as of the time of appointment will be considered. Candidates must have academic training in public policy analysis (with a doctorate in public policy, in an interdisciplinary program with an emphasis on policy analysis, or in one of the traditional social science disciplines with an emphasis on policy analysis); and (b) a record of policy-relevant research. The candidate's ongoing research agenda should include work that is policy-relevant as well as scholarly. Send CV, one letter of reference plus two additional names of references, a statement of current and future teaching repertoire (with course descriptions and/or syllabi) and a summary of research activities to: Public Policy Search Public Policy Program Mills College 5000 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland CA 94613 Review of applications will begin on November 15 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Mills College is a selective liberal arts college for women, with coeducational graduate programs (see http://www.mills.edu ). Mills College welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from women and people of color. Mills College seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to diversity and our desire to maintain the excellence of our faculty. In so doing, we offer our students not only the opportunity to learn about varied disciplines, but to engage diverse perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.Oakland University. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology position to begin Fall 2010. We seek candidates with teaching expertise in quantitative methods and statistics. Candidates with research and teaching interests in one or more of the following areas are especially desirable: race & ethnicity, immigration, demography, medical sociology, or mental illness.
Applicants must demonstrate teaching effectiveness and a strong capacity to produce scholarly research. A Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field is required at the time of appointment. Candidates with ABD status will be considered, though preference will be given to applicants with a completed degree. The standard teaching load is five (5) courses per academic year. All sociology faculty teach introductory sociology on an annual basis, in addition to courses in their area of specialization. Salary is competitive. Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. OU Sociology/Anthropology is a dynamic and collegial department consisting of eight sociologists, five anthropologists, and three social work faculty. Our faculty embrace both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and have solid yet diverse theoretical orientations. A unit of the College of Arts & Sciences, the undergraduate Sociology program currently enrolls approximately 200 majors and minors. Located near many cultural and recreational resources in suburban Detroit, Oakland University () www4.oakland.edu ) is a state university enrolling nearly 19,000 students. OU is an educational partner of the Thomas M. Cooley Law School and in 2011 will welcome the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and evidence of teaching effectiveness and scholarly writing to: Dr. Terri Orbuch, Search Committee Chair Department of Sociology/Anthropology Oakland University Rochester MI 48309 orbuch@oakland.edu Please do not send materials via email. The application deadline is January 4, 2010.The Ohio State University. The Criminal Justice Research Center at Ohio State University announces an opening for a Senior Research Associate with substantive interests in neighborhood effects and problem behaviors (e.g., adolescent drug use, delinquency, and other risk behaviors). The Research Associate will work on a National Institutes of Health funded project examining neighborhood and activity space effects on health and risk behaviors as part of an interdisciplinary team including sociologists, geographers, and statisticians.
The Research Associate will be responsible for daily management and supervision of graduate research associates and will have an integral role in the conceptualization and organization of data analysis, formulation and preparation of papers for publication, report writing, and overall data management and documentation. Eligibility: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant social science or related discipline, experience using advanced statistical methods and working with large-scale survey data, and excellent writing skills. Experience with the Los Angeles Family and Neighborhood Survey or Geographic Information Systems software and spatial analysis are desirable. Appointment: The start date is as soon as can be arranged. The appointment is for two years. Salary (with benefits) will depend on the experience/credentials of the appointee. Application Process: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled. Applications should include: (1) a cover letter describing expertise related to the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) relevant manuscripts (up to three); and (4) names and addresses of three references that can be asked to write on behalf of the applicant. These application materials should be sent to: Dr. Ruth Peterson, Director Criminal Justice Research Center The Ohio State University 231 Journalism Building 242 W. 18th Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43210 Peterson.5@sociology.osu.edu Inquiries may also be sent to Co-Principal Investigators Christopher Browning (Sociology), Catherine Calder (Statistics), Lauren Krivo (Sociology), and Mei-Po Kwan (Geography). “To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Ohio State is an EEO/AA Employer.”Siena College. The Sociology Department at Siena College is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning September 2010. We seek a colleague who can participate in the substantial transformation of our growing department including redesign of the curriculum and development of applied approaches to teaching and research. We seek a colleague who shares our commitment to innovative teaching, high quality scholarship, and civic engagement.
Preferred areas of specialization include Sociology of the Family, and Sexuality. The successful candidate will be expected to teach sections of Sociological Perspectives—an introductory course covering basic concepts with a specific emphasis selected by the instructor. Additional teaching responsibilities include some of the following: Race and Ethnic Relations, Social Stratification, and other courses as needed. The department encourages the creation of courses for interdisciplinary programs in Globalization Studies, Multicultural Studies, Women’s Studies, Multimedia Studies, and Environmental Studies. Minimum qualifications are a doctoral degree and evidence of successful undergraduate teaching experience. The teaching load for new faculty is three courses per semester. Application will consist of letter of interest, curriculum vitae, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and names and contact information for three references. Electronic submission in Word format is preferred, to SLAsearches@siena.edu . Mailing address is: Sociology Search Committee, c/o School of Liberal Arts, Siena College, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 Applications must be received electronically or postmarked by December 1st, 2009. Siena College is a coeducational, independent liberal arts college in the Franciscan and Catholic tradition with 3,000 undergraduate students located in New York’s Capital District. Siena College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.Syracuse University. The Department of Women’s & Gender Studies at Syracuse University invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Women’s & Gender Studies, appointment to begin August 2010, Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment. This position is contingent upon budgetary approval. We seek a candidate who demonstrates a strong record of interdisciplinary research and teaching in the field of Women’s & Gender Studies, consistent with a tenure-track appointment at a research university. We are interested in a scholar with a strong background in transnational and intersectional feminist theories and methodologies, and are particularly interested in candidates who specialize in Latina, Chicana, Latin American, and/or Caribbean feminist scholarship. Interdisciplinary doctoral training required; Women’s Studies or Interdisciplinary Ph.D. preferred.
The candidate’s work should complement the mission, goals, and strengths of the WGS Department at SU. The candidate will be expected to contribute to our core undergraduate curriculum and to expand our offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our department ( http://wgs.syr.edu/ ) is distinguished by its commitment to intersectional, transnational, and interdisciplinary approaches, and an emphasis on issues of race, class, disability, sexuality, and ethnicity as an inherent part of our signature focus on transnational feminist analyses of gender and gender justice. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: For full consideration, candidates must complete an online Dean/Senior Executive/Faculty Application ( http://www.sujobopps.com ) and attach a letter of application and a CV. In addition, a teaching statement, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation are required and should be forwarded separately to: Dr. Vivian May, Chair, Search Committee, Women's & Gender Studies Department, 208 Bowne Hall, Syracuse University, Syracuse NY 13244-1200. Deadline for RECEIPT of all materials is: December 4, 2009. Syracuse University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.University of Cincinnati. University of Cincinnati Position 29UC5312 The Department of Sociology invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin September 1, 2010. A PhD in Sociology by August 31, 2010 is required. Expectations include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels (MA and PhD), scholarly research and publication, and academic and professional service. Standard teaching load is two courses per term, with a reduction for non-tenured faculty. We seek candidates with potential for becoming leading scholars and generating externally raised research funding. Preference will be given to scholars with interests that complement those of the department, including race/ethnicity, immigration, gender, work, family, health, and urban.
The University of Cincinnati (uc.edu) is a public research university with a diverse student body in the heart of Cincinnati, a beautiful river city that combines the amenities of a major metropolis with a small-town cost of living. The department houses the endowed KunzCenter ( artsci.uc.edu/sociology/kunz/index.html ) , which supports faculty and graduate student research. Sociology is also one of ten departments affiliated with the Charles PhelpsTaft Research Center (artsci.uc.edu/taft), which disburses approximately $1.4 million per year in research and travel grants to faculty and students. Applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter and vitae to www.jobsatuc.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=72252 . The deadline for this application is November 23, 2009. In addition, please have three letters of recommendation mailed to Ms. Kimberly Raterman, Recruitment Committee, Department of Sociology, University of Cincinnati, PO Box 210378, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0378 (phone: 513-556-4721; fax: 513-556-0057; e-mail: kimberly.raterman@uc.edu ). Please do NOT send writing samples or other materials unless the recruitment committee requests them. The University ofCincinnati is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. The Women's and Ethnic Studies Program (WEST) at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor focused on Africana/Black studies with a domestic and transnational perspective. Attention to the intersections of race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality and class is key. We are particularly interested in candidates with an interdisciplinary background and training in gender and/or ethnic studies, and especially invite individuals with grounding in history, economics, political science, cultural geography, or psychology to apply. Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or terminal degree) by July 2010 and preferably some experience at the Assistant Professor rank. We are seeking candidates dedicated to innovative scholarship, liberatory pedagogy and community engagement with interest in leadership and program development.
WEST is a newly established and evolving interdisciplinary program that currently offers a B.A. and minor in Women's and Ethnic Studies. WEST faculty include a diverse group of prolific scholars who care deeply about quality teaching. The campus is located on the front range of the Rocky Mountains overlooking the Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. UCCS was rated #1 in the country for its engagement in the community and ranked in the top ten among public universities in the West. The University serves many first-generation college students, is growing rapidly, and prides itself on its student-centered, community focused, and inclusive vision. UCCS is a place where you can take risks and work with a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of faculty and community leaders. Applications received by November 30, 2009 will receive full consideration; however, the position will remain open until it is filled. The starting date is August 2010. For a full job description and to apply for the position, please go to www.jobsatcu.com . Refer to position number 808428. The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs fosters equity in employment by promoting diversity and assuring inclusiveness. UCCS is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.University of Florida. The Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law at the University of Florida is inviting applications for a full time tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the area of race and ethnicity, to begin August 2010. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Sociology at the time of appointment and a commitment to research and teaching in race and ethnic relations in the U.S. context. Candidates with expertise in classical and/or contemporary sociological theory are especially encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, one sample of writing, and three letters of recommendation to Barbara Zsembik, Chair, Race and Ethnicity Search Committee, Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law, PO Box 117330, Gainesville, Fl 32611-7330. Application materials should be submitted by December 1, 2009. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The University of Florida has a strong commitment to diversity in faculty recruiting. Any applicant requiring accommodations to make an application should contact Dr. Zsembik at zsembik@ufl.edu . Salary is negotiable.University of Illinois at Chicago. The University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for two positions in Asian American Studies, one senior or advanced assistant, and one beginning assistant, tenure track. For both positions, we seek scholars in the social sciences and/or historical studies, although the ideal candidate’s work would connect to at least one of the core emphases of our program, namely, transnational/diasporic studies, intersectional race/gender studies, and community engagement. Both appointments can be either 100% in Asian American Studies, or split with another unit.
(1) Senior or Advanced Assistant Professor: We seek a nationally recognized senior/advanced assistant professor with a strong publication record and experience in program and curriculum development. To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vita, sample publication, and the names of three references to the address below. (2) Assistant Professor: A beginning tenure-track appointment. Candidates must have received the Ph.D. before the date of appointment. To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vita, and a brief writing sample, and arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent to the address below. Located in the heart of Chicago, UIC serves a racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse student population with over 16,000 undergraduates and 8,200 graduate and professional students. UIC also offers a vibrant community of scholars working in a number of interdisciplinary units, including the Department of African-American Studies, the Latin American and Latino Studies Program, the Program in Gender and Women's Studies, and the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy. UIC is currently building on this rich tradition of interdisciplinarity by creating a new PhD program in comparative race and gender studies and by offering a growing number of Asian American Studies courses for both undergraduate and graduate students. More information on Asian American Studies at UIC is available on our website at www.uic.edu/las/asam. Review of applications will begin Nov. 15, 2009. The appointment will begin in Fall 2010. Teaching load is 2/2. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please send the materials requested to: Prof. Mark Chiang, Chair, Asian American Studies Search Committee, 601 South Morgan Street (M/C 231), University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60607. UIC is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Final authorization of these positions is subject to the availability of state funding.University of Michigan-Dearborn. The University of Michigan-Dearborn invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters. One of the three campuses of the University of Michigan, UM-Dearborn is a top-tier comprehensive public university with 8,600 students, an outstanding faculty, and a beautiful 200+ acre campus near Detroit and Ann Arbor.
Established in 1959 with a gift from the Ford Motor Company, UM-Dearborn has four academic units: the Colleges of Arts, Sciences, and Letters; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; and the School of Education. The University is distinguished by its commitment to provide excellent educational opportunities responsive to the needs of southeastern Michigan and has a long history of close interaction with regional business, government, and industry. UM-Dearborn’s student population is ethnically, culturally, and religiously diverse, with almost one-fifth being students of color. About half of the undergraduate students enter directly from high school on a selective basis, while the remainder comes with prior college experience. Approximately 20% of all students are enrolled in graduate programs. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL) is the intellectual center of the campus, providing leadership for exploring and understanding the legacy of human experience and the traditions of free intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, and ethical behavior. The College comprises nearly 200 core faculty, housed in the Departments of Behavioral Sciences; Language, Culture, and Communication; Literature, Philosophy, and the Arts; Mathematics and Statistics; Natural Sciences; and Social Sciences. CASL offers a broad range of traditional and innovative undergraduate programs with a unique blend of theory and practice that features internship, co-op, research, leadership, and service learning opportunities. The College offers majors in more than thirty disciplines and a number of interdisciplinary fields, with innovative programs and research centers in such areas as environmental science and environmental studies, mathematics education, Arab-American studies, public affairs, and health policy and health psychology. The College also offers master’s level graduate programs in liberal studies, applied and computational mathematics, environmental science, health psychology, public policy, and public administration. With enrollments growing by 10% over the past decade, the College operates with a $19 million annual budget. The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the College and reports to the Provost. A collaborative member of the University leadership, the Dean must also be an articulate advocate for the central role of the liberal arts and sciences at UM-Dearborn. The Dean will develop and implement a strategic vision for the College within the framework of a shared governance system, be responsible for all academic programs and services of the College, and provide intellectual and academic leadership to the faculty in matters related to curriculum, research, and faculty development. The Dean will also be a visible force beyond the boundaries of the College, working with students, faculty, alumni, and the community to enhance and build external relations, and to raise funds. Candidates should be both academically and administratively experienced and talented, and persons of the highest integrity. They should have a record of administrative accomplishment, exemplary teaching, and distinguished scholarship; be experienced in fiscal and personnel management; possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including those in communication, consensus-building, and problem-solving; be committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity; demonstrate an ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a shared governance culture; display successful experience in fund-raising and grant-writing; and they must possess an earned doctorate and credentials commensurate with a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor. The University has retained the services of Isaacson, Miller to assist with this search. The position is available as of July 1, 2010. Although the search will remain open until the position is filled, preliminary screening of potential candidates will begin November 1, 2009. Electronic submissions are strongly preferred. Please send nominations and applications, including a cover letter, vita, and the names and contact information of three references, to: Vivian Brocard and Pam Pezzoli Isaacson, Miller 334 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 3916@imsearch.com The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer and strongly encourages applications from minorities and women.University of South Florida. The Department of Sociology at the University of South Florida in Tampa invites applications for the appointment of a senior scholar to serve as chair of the Department of Sociology beginning in fall 2010. The selected candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and the long range development of a distinguished department of eighteen faculty that offers BA, MA, and Ph.D. programs, and includes a number of faculty with federally-funded grants (total of $6 million). The chairperson will have limited teaching duties, generally focused on his or her specialized field(s). Areas of specialization are open. Minimum qualifications for the position include evidence of leadership experience and ability, a distinguished record of research and scholarship suitable for an appointment as a full professor with tenure in Sociology, evidence of commitment to and excellence in teaching, and experience mentoring faculty and graduate students. Preferred qualifications include a record of interdisciplinary research and faculty experience in a Ph.D.-granting department.
Applications for this position must be submitted online at https://employment.usf.edu, following instructions for applying for a faculty position. Only required information is needed at this time. You will need to upload a curriculum vitae, a statement of your approach to departmental leadership, a cover letter addressing the above qualifications, and contact information for three references. References will not be contacted without your permission. Review of applications will begin on November 2, 2009, and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. David Stamps ( dstamps@cas.usf.edu ), Department of Sociology, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue CPR107, Tampa, FL 33620-8100. To learn more about the department go to: http://sociology.usf.edu/ The University of South Florida is among the nation's top 63 public research universities, is one of 39 community engaged public universities as designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and placed among the nation's top 20 "up and coming universities" in the 2009 U.S. News & World Report annual college rankings. USF is one of Florida's top three research universities. The University was awarded $366 million in research contracts and grants last year. The university offers 219 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral levels, including the MD degree. The university has a $1.8 billion annual budget, an annual economic impact of $3.2 billion, and serves more than 45,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and Lakeland. USF is a member of the Big East Athletic Conference. The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, equal access institution. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. For disability accommodations contact Patricia Greene at 813-974-2396 or TDD 813-974-1510 at least five working days in advance of need. According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public.Utah State University. The Department of Sociology, Social Work & Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2010. We seek to fill this position with a candidate specializing in the areas of social inequality and quantitative methods. Successful candidates must have a PhD in sociology as of employment date. Clear potential for success in undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and extramural funding is required; demonstrated accomplishment in these activities is preferred. Successful candidates must provide evidence of research agendas and teaching interests that build depth in the program’s capacity in the area of social inequality and contribute to the program’s long-term commitment to the area of comparative social change. Evidence of a program of research conducive to external funding is required, with documented grant-writing experience preferred. The person in this position must also contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in quantitative methods, with the ability to teach one or more advanced quantitative analysis techniques at the graduate level. This faculty member will also be expected to contribute to broader instructional needs in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences through instruction of general education courses at the undergraduate level or through instruction of more advanced courses that can contribute to cross-disciplinary curricular needs.
The Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology is housed within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Utah State University. This department serves approximately 150 Sociology majors and provides service courses to students throughout the broader university community. The department also supports M.S., MSW, and Ph.D. programs in Sociology. The Sociology program desires to be top tier in selected niche areas, unified under the broad theme of comparative social change. Therefore, the ideal faculty candidate will be passionate about that shared vision, and be interested in working cooperatively toward these desired end results through quality teaching and innovative scholarship. Utah State University is a land-grant university founded in 1888. The university is a Carnegie Doctoral Extensive research institution with approximately 23,000 students (19,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students) from all 50 states and 80 foreign countries. The USU campus is located in Logan, Utah. Logan is located in a picturesque mountain valley with a population of over 90,000, and is about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and proximate region. Please visit: www.usu.edu for more information about the University, College, and Department. Review of applications will begin November 30, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must provide 1) a statement of interest addressing the position criteria, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) three letters of reference, 4) a graduate transcript, 5) a sample of published or publishable work and 6) evidence of teaching performance or teaching philosophy. See http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54460 for information and to apply online. Utah State is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is prohibited by USU policy. Questions regarding the position or search procedures should be routed to Dr. Steve Daniels, Search Committee Chair, (435) 797-1255, steve.daniels@usu.eduWayne State University. Wayne State University: Assistant/Associate Professor Department of Sociology
Candidate will teach statistics and quantitative methods and be able to teach in one of the following areas: gender, labor, medical, race/ethnicity, urban. Position starts August 2010. PhD in Sociology required at the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong research program and a demonstrated excellence in teaching. Wayne State University is one of Michigan's three comprehensive research universities located in the heart of Detroit's University Cultural Center. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Wayne State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. An on-line application is required. Paper applications will not be accepted. To apply, go to http://jobs.wayne.edu/hr position number 036618 for the Department of Sociology. Three letters of recommendation must be mailed directly to: Janet Hankin, Chair, Department of Sociology, Wayne State University, 656 W. Kirby, 2228 F/AB, Detroit, MI 48202. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.