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Lecturer in Sociology Position at The University of Melbourne

The School of Social & Political Sciences is at the forefront of teaching and research in the social sciences in Australia. We have a team of dedicated academic and professional staff in the disciplines of Political Science, Criminology and Sociology as well as our allied research centres providing a dynamic and rewarding environment to further your studies. Our courses are concerned with how we make sense of the world in which we live, the current challenges we face and how both Australian and international political, legal and social institutions ought to respond to complex problems which face us in an era of globalization and rapid social change. The Sociology discipline, housed in the School of Social & Political Sciences is currently seeking a Level B academic.

The Lecturer in Sociology will have research and teaching expertise from within a sociological framework in at least two of the following areas: race and ethnicity, migration, multiculturalism, the life course/biography, health and illness. The Lecturer in Sociology will undertake research and publication, engage in contemporary public debates, teach at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise Honours and postgraduate coursework theses and participate in supervisory panels at the research higher degree level. The Lecturer in Sociology will also undertake administrative tasks associated with the appointee’s responsibility in teaching and research and foster links with external networks and partners.

http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=876652&stp=AW&sLanguage=en


Assistant Professor Position Available at The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank that will begin August, 2013. We are seeking a scholar with an active research agenda and the ability and interest to contribute to current and emerging curriculum needs in our undergraduate, MA and PhD programs. The substantive area of expertise is open, but preference will be given to candidates whose research builds upon existing departmental strengths in analysis of inequality and institutions, and who demonstrate a record of or potential for strong scholarship and publication, and research supported by external funding.

Salary is competitive with salaries at other research universities.  The teaching load is four courses per academic year.  Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, writing sample and indications of interest and expertise in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in their substantive areas of interest and may include additional supporting materials. Applications must be uploaded to the following URL:  http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/12442.

Three letters of recommendation should be sent via e-mail to sociology@uwm.edu or via US mail to Chair; Search Committee; Department of Sociology; P.O. Box 413; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413.  Preference will be given to candidates whose applications are received by March 1, 2013, but review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  The names of those applicants who have not requested that their identities be withheld, and the names of all finalists, will be released upon request.  UW-Milwaukee is an AA/EEO employer that especially encourages applications from women and minorities.


Westminster College, in Salt Lake City, Utah seeks a Full-time Assistant Professor of Sociology starting August 2013. Responsibilities include teaching three (4-credit-hour) classes per semester, academic advising, and committee participation. Ph.D. in sociology or related discipline required; ABD with completion date prior to August 2013 will be considered. We are especially seeking candidates who can teach courses in applied sociology, public sociology, and/or social policy in addition to their area of specialty. Salary and benefits are competitive. Consistently ranked among the top 25 regional colleges and universities in the West by U.S. News and World Report and included in the Princeton Review's "Best 377 Colleges," Westminster College is a private, selective, independent college located in scenic Salt Lake City with immediate access to exceptional cultural, educational, and recreational activities. We seek candidates who can demonstrate skills, experience, and potential to facilitate the learning of all students, including those historically underrepresented in higher education (such as students of color, LGBT students, students with disabilities, first-generation college students, and more).Review of applications will begin on December 3, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. For the complete position description and application information, please go to https://jobs.westminstercollege.edu.


University of South Florida Postdoctoral Scholars Social Sciences and Humanities, 2013-14

Global Change in a Dynamic World
The University of South Florida has embarked on an ambitious program to enhance its rising stature as a pre-eminent research university with state, national and global impact, and position itself for membership in the Association of American Universities through: (1) Expanding world-class interdisciplinary research, creative and scholarly endeavors; (2) promoting globally competitive programs in teaching and research; (3) expanding local and global engagement initiatives to strengthen sustainable and healthy communities; and (4) enhancing revenue through external support.
Details are available in the USF Strategic Plan (http://www.ods.usf.edu/plans/strategic/).

As part of this initiative, the University of South Florida is pleased to announce the fifth year of its Postdoctoral Scholars program in the Social Sciences and Humanities. The over-arching theme for this years scholars is Global Change in a Dynamic World. Potential themes include (but are not limited to) sustainability; sustainable development; hazard and disaster management; climate change; population changes; technology and information issues; communication and language development; cultural diasporas; ethnicity, gender, and aging issues; cultural heritage and histories; citizenship; identity; health, economic, education, and environmental disparities; political economy; ethics; human rights; animal rights; peace and conflict studies; injury and violence; security and surveillance issues. Specific research and geographical areas are open, and applicants may consider both past and contemporary perspectives.

Postdoctoral Scholars will: (i) contribute to one or more of the priority goals of the strategic plan; (ii) work closely with distinguished faculty; (iii) participate in an interdisciplinary project with the cohort of postdoctoral scholars; (iv) teach two courses over a twelve-month period; and (v) continue to build an independent research record and engage in publishing refereed articles and creative scholarship.

Postdoctoral Scholars
At least six twelve-month postdoctoral scholarships will be awarded in Spring 2013 with appointments beginning August 5th, 2013. Appointments are for full time employment (40 hours per week) and will be continued for a maximum of 2 years contingent upon satisfactory performance. The salary is $40,000 per year and the University contributes to a health insurance program for postdoctoral scholars and their dependents (up to $6,000). Support for travel to academic conferences will also be available. Scholars will be responsible for relocation and housing expenses.

Eligibility
Applicants must have a doctoral degree in one of the following disciplines: Anthropology; Communication; English; Geography, Environment and Planning; Government and International Affairs; History; Philosophy; Sociology, or an affiliated program, earned no earlier than 2010. Candidates who will have successfully defended their dissertations by May 1, 2013 will also be considered, however the doctoral degree must have been conferred prior to the first day of employment. Note: applicants must have received their doctoral degree from an institution other than the University of South Florida.

Application
Letters of application and supporting material must include the following:
1. A cover letter stating your interest in this Postdoctoral Initiative. It must provide details on (i) how your research and teaching expertise would contribute to the theme of Global Change in a Dynamic World and the goals and aspirations of the USF Strategic Plan (http://www.ods.usf.edu/plans/strategic/); (ii) the department with which you would like to be affiliated; (iii) your teaching experience and courses that you would like to offer; and (iv) your long-term goals.
2. A Curriculum Vitae,
3. Two letters of reference, 4. Scanned copies of your published papers/scholarly works or book chapters (maximum of 3).
5. Scanned copies of current academic transcripts from all degree awarding institutions. **
6. Copies of teaching evaluations.
Send all application materials to: postdoc@usf.edu

Final application submission deadline is Friday December 7, 2012. **Official transcripts will need to be supplied by those individuals who receive formal offers.
The University of South Florida is one of only three Florida public universities classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in the top tier of research universities (RU/VH), a distinction attained by only 2.3% of all U.S. universities. USF is ranked 50th in the nation in total research expenditures and 27th in federal research expenditures for public universities by the National Science Foundation. The university is authorized to provide 237 degrees at the undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine. USF ranks 10th among all universities granted U.S. patents in 2011 according to the Intellectual Property Owners Association, an increase of more than 3 percent from 2010. The University has a $1.5 billion annual budget, an annual economic impact of $3.2 billion, and serves more than 47,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee.

USF is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Equal Access employer.

Departmental Websites:
Anthropology: http://anthropology.usf.edu
Communication: http://communication.usf.edu
English: http://english.usf.edu
Geography, Environment, and Planning: http://gep.usf.edu
Government and International Affairs: http://gia.usf.edu
History: http://history.usf.edu
Philosophy: http://philosophy.usf.edu
Sociology: http://sociology.usf.edu

Selection Criteria
1. Strength of research/creative scholarship record and demonstrated promise of a successful academic career.
2. Research and teaching experience in Global Change in a Dynamic World aligned with the goals of the USF Strategic Plan especially interdisciplinary inquiry, global initiatives, and community engagement.
3. Teaching experience and contributions that fit within USF programs.

Assistant Professor of Sociology, Tenure-Track
Department of Social Sciences
Michigan Tech University

Position
Assistant Professor, tenure track, entry-level, nine-month position beginning August 15, 2013. Competitive salary. The Department offers undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. The successful candidate must be able to contribute across these program areas.

Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Sociology or a closely related field by August 15, 2013.

Preferred Qualifications
We are seeking an assistant professor of sociology to join the Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological University. The area of specialization is open. Candidates whose research and teaching interests articulate with one of our graduate programs (MS and PhD) in either Environmental and Energy Policy or Industrial Archaeology are preferred. Experience and interest in social justice, international contexts, interdisciplinary collaboration, or quantitative methods would strengthen the candidate’s application. Applicants who can contribute to existing and emerging department and university strengths are welcome.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong research record and agenda, as well as potential for securing external funding. Teaching experience is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to teach two courses per term, usually two to three undergraduate courses and one to two graduate courses each calendar year. Teaching Introduction to Sociology (enrollment 30-80 students) is required. Additional courses may be standard lower level sociology courses or other undergraduate and graduate courses within the candidate’s specialty area. All department faculty are expected to participate in instruction, to develop a program of publication and externally-funded research, to be engaged in our graduate program(s) and to be active in service. We seek candidates who can work effectively and collegially in an interdisciplinary university setting with a professionally diverse faculty.
Department & University

The Department of Social Sciences consists of seventeen tenured and tenure-track faculty and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. Our faculty represent diverse disciplinary backgrounds within the social sciences. The Department offers undergraduate degree programs in anthropology, history, and social science and M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Environmental and Energy Policy and in Industrial Archaeology; contributes to campus-wide general education; and participates in the largest Peace Corps Master’s International Program in the nation.

Michigan Tech is a mid-sized public research university (RU/H) with approximately 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students from across the nation and around the world. These students enroll in 130 degree programs in arts, humanities, and social sciences; business and economics; computing; engineering; forestry and environmental science; natural and physical sciences; and technology. Michigan Tech is ranked in the top tier of national universities according to U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges 2011” and received “Best in the Midwest” honors in Princeton Review’s The Best 373 Colleges, 2011 Edition. Our university values cross-disciplinary faculty and student contributions to global sustainability. A number of centers and institutes, including the Sustainable Futures Institute, Center for Water and Society, Ecosystem Science Center, connect faculty researching and teaching on many environmental topics. Social Sciences faculty regularly participate through research projects with colleagues from diverse disciplines across the university, particularly benefitting from university strengths in engineering, forestry and environmental sciences.

Houghton/Hancock
Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, MI in the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Houghton is rated as one of the Top 10 summer travel destinations, as well as one of the Top 10 outdoor adventure spots in the country for our bike trails, Olympic-caliber cross country ski trails, Lake Superior shoreline, and numerous inland lakes and rivers. Situated on the hills bordering the beautiful Portage Waterway and only minutes from several Lake Superior beaches, the area offers a bounty of cultural and recreational opportunities. The historic downtown waterfront provides unique shopping, dining, and cultural opportunities in addition to serving as the mainland headquarters for Isle Royale National Park. Local schools are known for their high quality and commitment to being one of the top five districts for student performance in the state of Michigan. The Houghton County Memorial Airport offers jet service to and from Chicago twice daily on United Airlines. This environment, combined with a competitive compensation package, results in an excellent quality of life.

Application
Applications will be reviewed starting November 15, 2012. Full consideration will be given to applications received by that date. Interested candidates should complete the online application at https://www.jobs.mtu.edu/postings/679 and upload required materials including: (1) a brief letter of interest, (2) Curriculum Vitae, (3) research statement, and (4) names and contact information for three to five references. Letters of reference will be requested for candidates making the short list.
Please direct inquiries to Richelle Winkler at rwinkler@mtu.edu or (906) 487-1886.

Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in STEM. The university is also in its sixth year of a strategic faculty hiring initiative (see www.mtu.edu/sfhi). We have a Dual Career Program which assists departments with partner orientation to the university and identification of possible positions for partners (see www.dual.mtu.edu).
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.


Assistant or Associate Professorship
RACIAL INEQUALITY AND SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
 
The University of California at Berkeley invites applications for a position at the assistant professor or associate professor level in the Department of African American Studies.  We are interested in applicants from a variety of social science disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches with expertise in African American Studies. We are particularly interested in scholars that specialize in analysis of established and changing practices and patterns of inequality and discrimination on the basis of race, in relation to class, gender, and/or sexuality, especially in the areas of jobs, housing, criminal justice, welfare, politics, social institutions, social movements and globalization. Candidates should demonstrate strong promise of scholarly productivity and intellectual distinction in their academic field. We are looking for candidates with a commitment to productive interdisciplinary research and teaching in African American Studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  The person appointed will be expected to teach some of the following courses – race and inequality, race and politics, race and social institutions, race and political economy, African Americans and globalization – plus specialist courses of their own choosing that meet Department needs. A PhD or equivalent in African American Studies, Social Science or a related field is required at the time of appointment.  For further information contact the Search Committee Chair at small@berkeley.edu.
 
Applicants should submit (1) detailed letter of research interests and qualifications; (2) CV; (3) Samples of recent scholarly publications (4) 3 letters of reference (5) Sample syllabi of relevant courses. Materials should be submitted to: http://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00059 (AP search website). The application website gives directions for self-registration, uploading of documents in PDF, and requesting letters of reference from letter writers. 
 
All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality:http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html.
 
 
All materials must be submitted no later than November 5, 2012. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the final deadline. Contact person for questions: Eileen Andrade, gwsa@berkeley.edu or 510-643-6421.
 
The Department of African American Studies is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service. UC Berkeley is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents. 
 
 
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, 
Affirmative Action employer


Head, Department of Sociology FACULTY OF ARTS – University of British Columbia – Vancouver

The Faculty of Arts invites applications for the position of Head of the Department of Sociology, with anticipated start date of July 1, 2013. We expect that the successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of full Professor; however, exceptional candidates at the senior Associate Professor level also will be considered. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D., a distinguished record of research preferably in any of the Department's broad areas of specialization, a strong commitment to advancing all areas of research, a demonstrated commitment to high quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and possess a track record of successful graduate supervision. The Department is committed to international visibility, research excellence and societal impact.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate vision and creativity as a leader, administrator, and advocate for the Department. The Head is responsible for recruiting and evaluating faculty, developing scholarly initiatives, and overseeing the educational programs and the financial health of the unit. For information about the Department, visit www.soci.ubc.ca. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointment as Head is typically for a five-year term with the possibility for reappointment.

Applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a brief description of research interests, a sample of research publications, evidence of teaching effectiveness and the names and contact information of four referees, whom we may contact for confidential letters of reference. Applications and inquiries may be addressed to Professor Geraldine Pratt, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Arts, 1866 Main Mall, Buchanan A240, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z1. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.


The Department of Sociology at Stony Brook University will be inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position, beginning Fall 2013. We seek a colleague whose research and teaching interests are in the Sociology of Global Health Inequality. We are interested in a scholar who will explore the connections between health and society from an international and comparative perspective. Our ideal candidate will focus on the social, economic, political, institutional, or environmental factors that shape the well-being of individuals, communities, and nations, particularly in the developing world. Key research areas might include (but are not limited to) the following: (1) patterns in health according to race, class, gender and other axes of social oppression; (2) disparities in health care access, quality, and delivery; (3) the social epidemiology of disease across time and space; (4) the role of transnational actors and institutions in mitigating health problems; (5) the formation and consequences of public health policies; (6) interactions between health and other social problems such as poverty, over-urbanization, environmental degradation, and violent conflict; or (7) the causes and consequences of health inequality, particularly as they relate to globalization and development.

We welcome applicants with expertise in a variety of methodological techniques, but expect that the candidate’s research and teaching, at both undergraduate and graduate levels, will contribute to existing department strengths in global comparative analysis.  Furthermore, our new colleague will offer a distinctively sociological focus to interdisciplinary collaborations across the University where global health issues are being addressed in multiple Schools, Centers, and Departments. Stony Brook University expects excellence in teaching and in research and is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and a multicultural learning environment.

PhD required or anticipated completion of PhD by August 31, 2013.

Stony Brook University, home to many highly ranked graduate research programs, is located 60 miles from New York City on Long Island's scenic North Shore. Our 1,100-acre campus is home to 24,000 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students and more than 13,500 faculty and staff. The University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and co-manager of nearby Brookhaven National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research laboratory supporting world class scientific programs utilizing state-of-the-art facilities. Stony Brook University Medical Center is Suffolk County's only academic medical center and tertiary care provider. Many opportunities exist for collaborative research, and in some cases, joint appointments with BNL or with Medical School departments.

For information about Stony Brook Sociology, please see our website:  www.stonybrook.edu/sociology

Applicants should apply online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2103. The application consists of the following: 1) Cover letter, 2) Research Statement 3) Teaching Statement, 4) Curriculum Vitae, 5) Three Writing Samples, and 6) A Minimum of Three Letters of Recommendation.

Alternatively, submit items 1- 6 to:


Chair
Sociology Faculty Search
Department of Sociology
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-4356

While the search will remain open until the position is filled, for full consideration please submit your materials by November 19, 2012. 

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer


UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

 

The Department of Sociology at The University of Texas at San Antonio invites applications for up to two positions at the assistant or associate professor level beginning Fall 2013.

 

Required Qualifications: All applicants must have a Ph.D. in Sociology by August 31, 2013, with the ability to teach courses in research design, and qualitative and/or quantitative research methods. Areas of concentration are open. Areas of strength in the department include health, Latino/a studies, and religion. Preference may be given to scholars in these areas, though the department welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. All applicants must provide evidence of a record of scholarly research and professional publications commensurate with the rank for which the application is made. Applicants are also encouraged to provide evidence of effective teaching.

 

To be considered at the tenure-track assistant professor level, successful applicants must be able to articulate a research agenda, have an emerging record of publications, and demonstrate commitments to instructional excellence and departmental service. Ideal candidates will have participated in collaborative research, and will have had prior classroom experience as an instructor of record.

 

To be considered at the tenured associate professor level, successful applicants must have an established research agenda for securing external grants, a strong record of publications, excellent teaching skills with demonstrated effectiveness, and a track record of service. Ideal candidates will have experience leading collaborative research projects, and demonstrate instructional effectiveness at the undergraduate and graduate levels, to include the mentoring of graduate students. Ideal candidates should demonstrate substantial progress toward promotion to Full Professor. Tenure is contingent on Board of Regents approval.

 

Responsibilities: The successful candidate is required to pursue an active research and publishing agenda, and to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Teaching assignments will be made at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The department is developing a Ph.D., and seeks candidates experienced in graduate education at the doctoral level.

 

Applicants should submit electronically in PDF format:

1. Letter of application that states applying rank, research interest, teaching experiences, and qualifications for the position

2. Current curriculum vita

3. Copy of graduate transcripts

4. One sample of written or published scholarly work

5. Two representative samples of syllabi for courses taught or proposed by the applicant

6. Teaching evaluations (if available or other evidence of course instruction)

7. Name and contact information for three references (to include name, address, telephone number, and email address) that are familiar with the applicant's work

 

Send electronic materials to: kevin.bryan@utsa.edu

 

Send hardcopy application materials to:

                Department of Sociology, Search Committee Chair

                The University of Texas at San Antonio

                One UTSA Circle

                San Antonio, Texas 78249-0655

 

Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire.


Job Posting Title:  Assistant Professor

Job Summary: The Sociology Department and the Institute of African American Studies at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor rank to begin August 23, 2013.  The candidate will be jointly appointed with the Institute of African American Studies; the tenure home will be in Sociology.  We are looking for candidates whose research focuses on African/African Americans and health.  The successful candidate will pursue rigorous research programs, contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching, provide service to the university and the profession, and have the potential to seek external funds to support their scholarly activities. 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:  Candidates must have an earned PhD in Sociology by August 23, 2013; research that focuses on African/African Americans and health.  Promise of research excellence as evidenced through publications or publishing potential.  The ability to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in Sociology and African American Studies and to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience.  Promise of teaching excellence.  Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications:  The ability to contribute to research on "Minority Health, or "Health Disparities," or "Health Diversity" among African/African American populations. Exceptional promise to secure external funding for research.

Appointment Terms:  This is a 9-month, tenure track position.  Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with background, qualifications and experience.  The candidate will be jointly appointed with the Institute of African American Studies; the tenure home will be in Sociology.

To Apply:  Please upload a curriculum vitae, a statement describing your research plans and a teaching statement, selected scholarly publications (or unpublished scholarly manuscript), via Husky hire www.jobs.uconn.edu.  Three letters of reference, with the Search # 2013184 and candidate’s name on the subject line, should be sent toSociJntAfrAmer@uconn.edu Applications submitted by October 15, 2012 will be given fullest consideration.  The deadline for applications is November 9, 2012. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.


The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in sociology beginning August 2013. We seek candidates who conduct research and teach courses in inequality and social change from a global and/or comparative-historical perspective.  The teaching load is 3 courses per semester, and may include stratification/inequalities, global processes/transformations, social change, social movements, and transnationalism. In addition, the teaching load will include core courses such as introductory sociology and senior seminar. Preference will be given to those candidates whose expertise lies outside the United States and whose primary emphasis is on comparative study and the interconnections between global forces and local conditions. Successful applicants must demonstrate excellent teaching and commitment to undergraduate education. Demonstrated active scholarship and a willingness to work closely with colleagues in both anthropology and sociology are imperative.

Requirements: Ph.D. preferred, ABD considered. Rank and Salary are commensurate with experience. Applicants should have prior teaching experience. A commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting is essential. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, copy of undergraduate transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness (syllabi and course evaluations), and three letters of recommendation to Matthew Oware, Chair; Department of Sociology & Anthropology; DePauw University, 100 E. Seminary, Greencastle, IN  46135.  Review of applications will begin on December 15 and continue until the position is filled. DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  Women and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.  DePauw is a liberal arts university located approximately 45 miles from Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Lafayette, Indiana.  For information about the department, please visit our web site at http://www.depauw.edu/acad/socanthro.  DePauw University is an EEOE. Women and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.


The department of Sociology and Anthropology at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in sociology to begin August 2013. We seek a broadly trained sociologist committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and active scholarship, who can contribute to our core curriculum in social theory or methods of inquiry. Areas of specialization are open, but we will give particular consideration to those working from a global perspective and/or in the areas of critical race theory, mass media, popular culture or the uses of new media and information technology. We welcome candidates engaged in public sociology whose research and teaching are engaged with broader communities. To view to full posting and apply, go to JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number 0404861. Candidates must complete the online faculty profile in order for their candidacy to be active. Applicants must also mail a letter of interest, CV, writing sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if any) and arrange for three letters of recommendation be sent to: Sociology Search Chair, Sociology & Anthropology, MSC 7501, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807. Review of applications will begin November 2, 2012. James Madison University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access employer and especially encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

James Madison University does not discriminate and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.


Institution: University of Illinois-Chicago
Department: Department of Sociology (M/C 312)
Job Description: The Department of Sociology at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking candidates for a tenure track position at the assistant professor level beginning August 2013. We seek candidates who have a substantive research agenda that will contribute to one or more of the department's graduate concentrations: work/organizations/economy or race/ethnicity/gender.  The candidate should use statistical methods in their research and be able to contribute to mentoring and teaching of quantitative and statistical methods at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  

Candidates must have a doctorate in sociology and a strong commitment to research, teaching, and supervising student theses and dissertations.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The deadline for receipt of applications is September 24, 2012, at which time we will begin our review and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should go to http://jobs.uic.edu (click on the Job Board and then the position), complete the online application (please include the names and email addresses of 3 references), include a letter of interest, statement of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and writing samples. Referees will receive an email with instructions about how to submit their letter of recommendation through the online system. The final authorization of this position is subject to availability of state funding.

The Sociology Department at UIC is an energetic community of scholars committed to teaching, research, and using sociological expertise to engage with the world for the public good. UIC is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive University located in the heart of one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas. It is a comprehensive public university with a diverse student body of more than 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. As an AA/EOE, UIC encourages applications from women, minorities, and people with disabilities. Questions about the position can be directed to Professor William Bielby, chair of the search committee.  The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.


Assistant Professor, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Sociology)

The New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University invites applications for the tenure track position of Assistant Professor in Sociology with an emphasis on structures of class inequality. Applicants must have expertise in class inequality in global contexts, including the U.S. Of particular interest are scholars who explore inequality using historic, comparative, extended case and/or institutional ethnographic methods in their research. To qualify applicants must have a PhD in Sociology by August, 2013, evidence of an ongoing research program and level of publication consistent with experience, and evidence of successful college/university teaching.

Application procedure: Send the following items electronically to Jamie Howell at NewCollegeJobs@asu.edu: 1) a letter of application, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) three samples of scholarly work; 4) teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching accomplishment; and 5) the names and contact information for three references (references will not be contacted without candidate notification). Application deadline is January 7, 2013; if not filled, applications will be reviewed weekly thereafter until the search is closed. For complete application information and requirements see http://newcollege.asu.edu/jobs. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  ASU’s complete non-discrimination statement may be found at:  https://www.asu.edu/titleIX.


San José State University

San José, California

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABILITY

Subject to Budgetary Approval

Specialization: Quantitative Research Methods and Social Statistics, Applied Research or

Inequality (with emphasis on Race and Class) or Education

Job Opening ID (JOID): 22444

Rank: Assistant Professor

Qualifications: We seek to hire a faculty member whose specialization is in the area of Quantitative Research Methods and Social Statistics with expertise in social inequalities (race and class), sociology of education, or social justice education. Experience with research approaches in an applied setting (program evaluation, community development, participatory action, and mixed-method research) desirable. Experience teaching to diverse students; applicants should have awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural student population through training, teaching, and other comparable experience. Ph.D. in Sociology or related discipline at the time of hiring.

Responsibilities: Teaching and research in undergraduate research methods, social statistics, and graduate methods and statistics, in addition to area of expertise; four course per semester teaching load. Candidate must address the needs of a diverse student population in terms of age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation, demonstrated through course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Starting Date: August 19, 2013

Eligibility:     Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application Procedures:

For full consideration send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests/philosophy and research plans, and at least three original letters of reference with contact information by December 3, 2012 to:

Chair, Search Committee,
Department of Sociology
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0122


Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.

San José State University is California’s oldest institution of public higher learning.  The campus is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay in downtown San José (Pop. 945,942), hub of the world-famous Silicon Valley high-technology research and development center.  Many of California’s most popular national, recreational, and cultural attractions are conveniently close.  A member of the 23-campus CSU system, San José State University enrolls approximately 29,000 students, a significant percentage of whom are members of minority groups.  The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.

SJSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to the core values of inclusion, civility, and respect for each individual.  This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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Job Posting Title: (2) Assistant Professors and (1) Associate or Full Professor Job Summary:

The Department of Sociology at the University of Connecticut invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level, and one at the tenured Associate or Full Professor level, with a starting date of August 23, 2013. We are seeking candidates who will pursue rigorous research programs, contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching, provide service to the university and the profession, and seek external funds to support their scholarly activities. The areas of hiring priority are sociology of family; race, racism and ethnic group relations; and sociology of culture or social movements.

Qualifications for the Assistant Professor level:

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have an earned PhD in Sociology by August 23, 2013; promise of research excellence as evidenced through publications or publishing potential; and evidence of ability to teach in the priority area for which the candidate is applying. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications: Exceptional promise in research, teaching, and service; candidates who can, in addition to their specialty areas, also contribute to our required graduate and undergraduate course offerings in qualitative methods, quantitative methods, or sociological theory.

Qualifications for the Senior level:

Minimum Qualifications: A record commensurate with the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Preferred Qualifications: Significant national and/or international scholarly reputation as documented through publications, funding and/or prominence in the field; and candidates who can, in addition to their specialty areas, also contribute to our required graduate and undergraduate course offerings in qualitative methods, quantitative methods, or sociological theory.

Appointment Terms: These are 9-month, tenure track positions. The typical course load is two courses per semester. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with background, qualifications and experience.

To Apply: For Assistant Professor Candidates, please upload a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, selected scholarly papers and publications to www.jobs.uconn.edu. Three letters of reference, with the Search # 2013179 and candidate’s name on the subject line, should be sent to sociologyjobs@uconn.edu

For Senior Candidates, please upload a curriculum vitae, a statement describing research plans and teaching interests, selected scholarly papers and publications and names of people who can provide references to www.jobs.uconn.edu. We will then contact selected candidates for reference letters. Applications submitted by October 15, 2012 will be given fullest consideration. The deadline for applications is November 9, 2012. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.


I hope to reach Racial and Ethnic Minorities members with this unique job opportunity at University of Idaho. We are currently conducting a search with preference (but not requirement) for associate level applicants (with competitive salary/benefits and start-up compensation). The position is founded on a state-level data and cybersecurity initiative (IGEM), which means the individual would be providing social science expertise to an interdisciplinary team for the first three years at our institution. We are very interested in candidates whose research and teaching strongly ties to the Inequalities emphasis in our curriculum (refer to our website http://www.uidaho.edu/class/socanthro). We encourage, most especially, applicants with strong backgrounds in race and ethnicity. If interested, potential candidates can contact me, Leontina Hormel, at lhormel@uidaho.edu  or our Department Chair, Dr. John Mihelich (jmihelic@uidaho.edu). The full announcement is available below: 
 

UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY

ACADEMIC FACULTY OPENING

SOCIOLOGY (RANK OPEN)


The Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Idaho invites applications for an open rank tenure-track position in sociology beginning in spring or fall 2013.  We seek a sociologist who will contribute to departmental strengths in inequalities and globalization through innovative curriculum and research. In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to an interdisciplinary team through providing research skills on social and policy aspects of projects involving interaction with technology and information infrastructures.  The successful candidate will have an established record of success in research and teaching excellence, a commitment to collaboration, and a willingness to engage in service to the department and the university. Preference will be given to candidates with strong evidence of quantitative research skills, experience working with interdisciplinary research teams, the ability to seek external funding, experience in teaching and research in the area of racial and ethnic relations, and expertise in researching rural communities. A Ph.D. in sociology is required by the time of appointment. The normal teaching load is five courses per year, but this is negotiable for this position. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The position starting date is between January 1 and August 19, 2013. Closing date for applications is October 15, 2012 or until a suitable candidate is identified. Apply online at: http://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources





Link to the actual position: https://www.sites.uidaho.edu/AppTrack/Agency/Applicant/ViewAnnouncement.asp?announcement_no=10000017432


LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

The Department of Sociology, College of Arts and Sciences, Loyola University Chicago (LUC) seeks to fill an Assistant Professor position, with primary expertise in Urban Sociology, with additional interests in gender, race, and qualitative methods, beginning in Fall 2013. Located on LUC’s attractive Lakeshore Campus, the department has a well-established doctoral program as well as a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. For more details about the department, see www.luc.edu/sociology/index.shtml. Particularly attractive candidates will be able to teach courses and mentor graduate students in qualitative analysis and field methods. Accompanying its efforts to fill positions in urban sociology the department will also search for candidates who can advance its abiding interests in urban sustainability, immigration, religion, or medical sociology. Proficiency in Spanish also considered positively. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly publication, grant writing, and excellence in teaching, and should have completed their doctoral degree by August 15, 2013.

Applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement, a statement of/research agenda, materials demonstrating teaching expertise, samples of scholarly writing, and a letter of interest outlining the candidate"s qualifications to www.careers.luc.edu. They also should provide the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position. Referees will not be contacted immediately but might be at subsequent points in the review process.

Review of applications will begin October 12, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact:

Rhys H. Williams, Chairperson
Department of Sociology
Loyola University Chicago
1032 W. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60660
773-508-3459
rwilliams7@luc.edu

LUC, Chicago's Jesuit University, strives for diversity in its faculty, students and staff. Underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. LUC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator. For further information about the university, please consult its website at www.luc.edu.


University of Utah. The Department of Sociology at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor or tenure-track advanced Assistant Professor to begin July, 2013. We are seeking a sociologist who will contribute to the Department’s specialty in Population and Health (description available at www.soc.utah.edu/graduate/description.html). The successful applicant will have a strong record of success in research, including extramural funding and an accomplished record of scholarly publication. Preference will be given to candidates whose research focuses on medical sociology, family sociology, fertility, population aging, migration, social epidemiology, statistical methods in population research, or other areas which complement current faculty interests. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to teaching and mentoring students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The sociology program features two integrated research foci in Population and Health and Comparative International Sociology and awards the BS/BA, MA, MStat, and PhD, with about 500 undergraduate majors and a well regarded doctoral program. The department was recently ranked 32nd in the US in terms of influential publications and the University of Utah is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world in the 2011 Academic Ranking of World Universities. The University is situated in a metropolitan area of 1.3 million, within thirty minutes of hiking and skiing in the spectacular Wasatch Mountain Range.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 5, 2012.

Applications will be accepted at http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/16629 and will include a cover letter, research and teaching statements, a curriculum vita, samples of scholarly work, and contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. Position availability is contingent on final budgetary approval.

The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans preference. Reasonable accommodations provided. For additional information:http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-106.html.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a demonstratedcommitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.


Job ID: 8329
Institution: Tufts University
Department: Department of Sociology
Title: Assistant Professor
Position/Rank: Academic Positions - Assistant Professor
Areas/Special Programs: Racial and Ethnic Relations


Rice University. Pending administrative approval, the Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position with a preference for the Assistant Professor level to begin July 2013. We welcomeapplications from all areas of specialty, but please look to our departmental website (http://sociology.rice.edu) to see our specialties both as a department and as individual researchers. We welcome applicants who can build on our areas of research study or expand upon and broaden our existing strengths. As also detailed on our website, Rice is a Research 1 private institution and offers several unique advantages including PhD and postdoctoral fellowship programs, the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, competitive salaries, and outstanding undergraduate students. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, samples of published work, and three letters of recommendation to: Chair of the Junior Search Committee, Rice University, Department of Sociology MS-28, 6100 Main Street, Houston TX, 77005-1892. The application deadline is October 1st, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. Ph.D. preferred; Ph.D. required by Nov. 1 of first year of employment. Rice University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


Job ID: 8363
Institution: University of Michigan
Department: Department of Sociology
Title: Assistant Professor of Sociology
Position/Rank: Academic Positions - Assistant Professor Areas/Special Programs: Racial and Ethnic Relations; UrbanSociology


UNC-Wilmington
Department of Sociology and Criminology Assistant Professor – Sociology

Vacancy #12F099
Position # 4118

University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology beginning August 2013. The Department has over 25 full-time faculty members, roughly 350 majors and offers bachelor’s degrees in sociology and in criminology and an MA in Criminology and Public Sociology. Located on a beautiful 640-acre campus in an historic port city five miles from the Atlantic Ocean, UNCW is a growing comprehensive university committed to teaching, scholarship, and service. The university currently enrolls 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

The successful hire will teach research methods and data analysis at both MA graduate and undergraduate levels; preference may be given to candidates with a research area focusing on community and public sociology. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in sociology at time of appointment. Strong research skills are required, and interest in obtaining external funding is preferred. Priority consideration of applications begins September 15, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, complete the online application process available at http://consensus.uncw.edu. For more information, contact Dr. Leslie Hossfeld, Chair Search Committee, Department of Sociology and Criminology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 S. College Rd., Wilmington, NC 28403-5978, at hossfeldl@uncw.edu. UNC Wilmington actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified men and women from all racial, ethnic or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.