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Boston University. The Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Program at Boston University announces an opening for a post-doctoral Visiting Scholar, the appointment to run from September 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. Scholars of all disciplines who would enjoy working in an interdisciplinary environment are encouraged to apply. No stipend is provided, but the Visiting Scholar will have access to the Boston University Libraries and will have an office in the Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Program on Commonwealth Avenue, Boston. The Visiting Scholar will be expected to present an informal seminar on work-in-progress at some time during the residency. Applications should include a current curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page letter describing the research activities the Scholar will conduct during the residency, and one letter of reference. Applications and reference letters should be addressed to: Deborah Belle, Director, Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Program, at debbelle@bu.edu. Review of application materials will begin on February 1.

California State University, Chico. The Department of Sociology is searching for a tenure track assistant professor to start August, 2012. Position is contingent on funding. As a university that educates students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, we value a diverse faculty and staff. Chico welcomes applicants who are knowledgeable about and interested in working within a cross-cultural learning environment. We also welcome those who share a passion and commitment to the University's - Strategic Priorities.

Minimum Qualifications: The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is an earned doctorate in Sociology by the anticipated appointment date of August 2012, evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching, and an active program of research in fields relevant to teaching duties that will lead to scholarly publication. Preferred Qualifications: Background for teaching undergraduate courses in macro-sociological subjects, including Global Issues, Sociological Theory, Environmental Sociology, and Migration and Population. Capability and willingness to adapt to the pedagogical and technological approaches necessary for high quality online teaching. Skills in pursuing external grants are valued. Demonstrated interest in cross cultural learning environment.

Responsibilities: This tenure-track position carries responsibilities in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. The Department: The Sociology Program delivers a high-quality undergraduate program. Rooted in the teacher-scholar tradition, we foster the development of critical thinking skills in our students and the application of sociological theories and concepts to everyday life. Using a combination of research, sociological knowledge, and writing, we engage our students in the craft of disciplined sociological inquiry. We stress both practical and scholarly applications, which translate into job and life skills.

The Sociology Department consists of ten tenure track faculty and additional part-time faculty with a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate education for a diverse student body. Course delivery involves traditional on-campus courses, and for certain sections, web-streaming of lectures. Sequenced courses in sociological methods and social theory are at the heart of the major. Service learning and engagement with the diverse local communities are valued. Faculty also have active programs in research, writing, and grant administration. The Department of Sociology is one of eleven departments and programs in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (http://www.csuchico.edu/bss/). California State University, Chico, is a mid-size state university which draws students from both the immediate service area in the northern part of California, and from across the state (http://www.csuchico.edu/soci/).

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on November 28, 2011 and continue until filled.

How to Apply: All applicants must complete the Application for Academic Employment Form, which is available on-line at http://www.csuchico.edu/faaf/Forms/FacultyEmplApp.doc to be submitted with curriculum vitae or resume, complete set of transcripts, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching excellence, and letter of interest by post to: Tony Waters, Search Committee Chair Department of Sociology CSU, Chico Chico, CA 95929-0445 530-898-4145 twaters@csuchico.edu

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CSU, Chico is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and also only employs individuals authorized to work in the U.S.

City University of New York (CUNY), Brooklyn College. The Women's Studies Program at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, invites applications for a Visiting Endowed Chair in Women's Studies at the Associate or Full Professor rank (Job ID# 4645) beginning in Fall 2012. This is a one-year appointment for the 2012-2013 academic year. The Endowed Chair will teach and advise students in four (4) courses for the year including the introductory Women's Studies course each semester, and two courses in her/his specialty. The ideal candidate should share the commitment of the faculty in building the visibility of the Program by organizing workshops, lecture series, and public discussions that involve students, faculty, and community members. All appointments are subject to financial availability. Qualifications include a doctoral degree in any discipline, but with a well-established feminist teaching and research agenda. We are seeking a candidate who can bring an expertise gained from teaching and researching gender and feminist issues from a position of inclusivity. Candidates with a global/international/transnational perspective on these issues and a commitment to activism as especially encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your application online by clicking on the link below and be sure to upload a cover letter (reference Job ID 4645) outlining your curricular and co-curricular plan for your tenure as the Endowed Chair, including courses you are interested in teaching and activities you would like to organize, a curriculum vitae and contact information for three references as a single document in rtf, doc or pdf format.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled with the review of applications to begin on November 15, 2011. Dr. Namita Manohar, Coordinator - Women's Studies Program, 1207 Ingersoll Hall, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210. Email: NManohar@brooklyn.cuny.edu. Telephone: 718-951-5476

Cornell University.The Africana Studies & Research Center at Cornell University is engaged in an exciting process of enhancing its faculty. We expect to make 3 new hires in 2011-12 with appointments beginning on July 1, 2012, and at least 2 additional hires in the next couple of years.

Cornell University’s Africana Center invites applications for 3 tenured or advanced tenure-track faculty positions in the following areas: Race and Inequality; African Diasporas, including but not limited to Afro-Asians, Afro-Europeans, and Afro-Latinos; Gender, LGBT, and Sexuality Studies; and Black Political Thought . However, exceptional candidates in all areas pertaining to the field of Africana Studies are invited to apply. Candidates must have an established record of excellence in scholarship, teaching and collegial service. We are particularly interested in applicants who have administrative experience and leadership skills and are committed to advancing the field of Africana Studies. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Africana Studies & Research Center embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will create a climate that attracts students of all races, nationalities, and genders. Cornell University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. To apply, please visit https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1144 Information about the Africana Studies & Research Center appears at http://asrc.cornell.edu Priority will be given to applications received by November 15, 2011.

DePaul University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning September 2012. We are looking for candidates in the area of urban sociology, preferably with secondary areas of specialization in race & ethnicity, inequality, immigration, and/or demography. The candidate should also be prepared to teach core courses, including theory, methods and/or statistics, as well as introductory sociology. The department consists of 21 fulltime faculty, 370 undergraduate majors, and 80 sociology graduate (MA) students. Located in the heart of Chicago, DePaul University is a private institution with over 25,000 students. Candidates are expected to have the PhD in Sociology completed at the time of employment, as well as teaching experience. Applications should include a cover letter describing teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference. Supporting materials demonstrating teaching and scholarly achievement should accompany the application. Review of files with complete documentation will begin January 9, 2012. To apply, go to: facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50875

Lehman College - City University of New York (CUNY). 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.

Manchester College. Position: Instructor/Assistant Professor of Sociology, non-tenure track, beginning Fall 2012 for one-year sabbatical replacement.

Miami University of Ohio, Hamilton Campus. Sociology & Gerontology and Black World Studies (Hamilton Campus): Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to provide teaching, service and research. Teaching would be in areas such as social stratification, race and ethnic relations and research methods (optional) with the possibility of teaching in the Bachelor of Integrative Studies (BIS) degree program; service being core to the mission, the successful candidate will find professional satisfaction in discipline-based service and/or public scholarship while contributing service to the institution, campuses, department and discipline; be a part of a community of scholars in the form of traditional, public, or pedagogical scholarship. Require: Ph.D. in Sociology (by date of appointment); teaching experience; ability to teach introductory as well as upper-division courses in Sociology and Black World Studies; evidence of the potential for ongoing research and publications. This position will be a joint appointment in the Department of Sociology & Gerontology and the Black World Studies Program. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae with email and phone contact information, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching excellence and experience in Word or PDF form via email to: socbwshamiltonsearch@muohio.edu . Screening of applications begins December 12, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Direct questions to Sree Subedi, Chair SOC/BWS search committee at www.jobs.mstate.edu, PARF # 6221. Review of applications will begin November 1 2011, though applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. The largest university in the state, Mississippi State University is a public, land grant university of more than 20,000 students classified as Doctoral/Research Extensive by the Carnegie Foundation. MSU is an AA/EOE.

Mississippi State University. The African American Studies Program at Mississippi State University in conjunction with the departments of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures, Political Science, Psychology (Social), and Sociology, seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning on August 16, 2012. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong interdisciplinary background and expertise in African American Studies. A robust research and publications agenda and the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate students are also preferred. Completion of the Ph.D. in one of the social sciences, the tenure department, is required by the time of appointment. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of candidates will begin on January 15, 2012.

Mississippi State University located in a progressive Sunbelt community, and is among the top 100 research institutions in the nation with a wide array of centers and institutes receptive to collaborative research. The departments of Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology offer degrees including the doctor of philosophy. Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures offer degrees including the masters.

Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Stephen Middleton, Chair, African American Studies Search Committee, Mississippi State University, P.O Box 846, Mississippi State, MS 39762-0846. You may also email your application (pdf format only) to ljh154@msstate.edu. MSU is an AA/EEO employer. A personal data information form must be completed and submitted for this position on jobs.msstated.edu.

Ohio University. The Sociology and Anthropology Department at Ohio University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology, with primary expertise in race and ethnicity and a secondary emphasis in one of the following areas: intersectionality, crime and deviance, justice institutions, or social psychology. We seek a candidate with a strong record of research and a commitment to teaching excellence at undergraduate and graduate levels, including core courses in the sociology curriculum such as introduction to sociology and research methods, as well as courses in the candidate’s areas of specialization. To view the position and apply online, please use this quicklink: www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/1968 . As part of the online application process, candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, publications or other samples of scholarly writing, teaching philosophy statement, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin January 16, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Questions concerning the position can be directed to: Dr. Debra Henderson, Search Committee Chair, at henderd2@ohio.edu or 740-593-1382. Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment, and is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action institution. More information about Ohio University is available at www.ohio.edu Additional information about the Sociology and Anthropology Department is available at: www.ohio.edu/socanth.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of approach to leadership and administration, and contact information for four references by December 1, 2011 to: Professor Ellen Gruenbaum, Chair, Women’s Studies Director Search Committee c/o Ms. Julie Knoeller, juliek@purdue.edu , or Women’s Studies Program Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education, Room 6164 Purdue University 100 N. University St. West Lafayette, IN 47907

Southern Connecticut State University. The Department of Sociology at Southern Connecticut State University is pleased to announce that we are searching for an Urban Sociologist for our tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Details about the position and application process are listed below. Please direct your questions to the Search Chair, Dr. Jessica Kenty-Drane via email (kentydranej1@southernct.edu) or call her at (203)392-5689. The permanent url for our search ad is: http://www.southernct.edu/employment/Job_Openings/sociology/.

Specialization(s): Research methods and/or social theory, urban sociology and at least one more area of specialization.

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities: Normal teaching load is four courses per semester. Successful candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate and master's level courses. In addition to department required courses and electives, we teach courses for the university liberal education program. All faculty share student advising and committee assignments.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must have earned doctorate by time of appointment. Evidence of ability to teach at the university level effectively. Ability to engage in meaningful scholarship/creative activity, leading to presentations at professional meetings and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals in the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications: College teaching experience. Demonstrated record of scholarship/creative activity.

Application Process: Please submit Letter of Interest, Current Curriculum Vita, Official Graduate Transcripts, and Three Letters of Recommendation to:

Dr. Jessica Kenty-Drane, Search Chair
Sociology Department
Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, Connecticut 06515

In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by January 17, 2011. Position will remain open until filled.

Texas Tech University. The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work seeks a Chairperson to begin September 1, 2012. Applicants must have a doctorate in Sociology. Area of specialization is open. The successful candidate must have the ability to coordinate and lead a multidisciplinary department of 19 tenured/tenure track faculty (10 in Sociology, 6 in Anthropology, and 3 in Social Work). Applicants must have an established record that merits appointment at the rank of professor. They must also demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and grant writing. Previous administrative experience, and familiarity with Responsibility Centered Management (RCM) would be helpful. The department offers undergraduate majors in Sociology, Anthropology, and in an accredited Social Work Program. It also offers an undergraduate concentration in Criminology and Masters Programs in Sociology and Anthropology. The department participates in many campus-wide interdisciplinary programs including Women’s Studies, Latin American and Iberian Studies, Asian Studies, Community and Urban Studies, Religious Studies, Family Life Studies, and Forensic Sciences. The Chair is also expected to provide ongoing support and leadership of a proposed Doctoral Program in Sociology. He or she must be able to work closely with other units in a major research university of about 30,000 students with associated law and medical schools.

Additional information about the Department and Texas Tech University can be found at www.ttu.edu and www.depts.ttu.edu/sasw . Applicants can submit their application by going to http:jobs.texastech.edu . Please attach (1) a letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) names and contact information of four references. Paper copies can be sent to Professor Randy D. McBee, Chair, Texas Tech University, Department of History, Box 41013, Lubbock, TX 79409-41013. Review of applications will begin January 10, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Texas Tech University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.

Tulane University. Tulane University's Department of Sociology invites applications for a position as assistant professor. We are seeking a candidate with a specialization in urban criminology or urban environmental sociology, who will be able to teach service learning courses and contribute to the Sociology specialization of our new interdisciplinary doctoral program (City, Culture, and Community). Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. The appointment will begin August 2012. Tulane has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and student body; the University is an equal opportunity employer and applications from women and underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged. Applicants should send a letter of interest, samples of publications, and curriculum vitae, and have three letters of reference sent to: Carl L. Bankston III, Chair, Department of Sociology, 220 Newcomb Hall, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118.

Tulane University. Tulane University's Department of Sociology invites applications for the Charles A. and Leo M. Favrot Professorship in Human Relations. We will consider candidates for this endowed chair at the level of full or advanced associate professor. We are seeking someone who will be a leader in the Sociology specialization of our new interdisciplinary doctoral program (City, Culture, and Community). In addition, a candidate should have a strong record of external funding and be able to teach quantitative methods, at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. The appointment will begin August 2012. Tulane has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and student body; the University is an equal opportunity employer and applications from women and underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged. Applicants should send a letter of interest, samples of publications, and curriculum vitae, and have three letters of reference sent to: Carl L. Bankston III, Chair, Department of Sociology, 220 Newcomb Hall, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118.

University of Colorado, Denver. The Department of Sociology at the University of Colorado Denver is seeking qualified applicants at the rank of Associate or Full Professor for the position of Department Chair. We seek a dedicated, energetic, and insightful leader who will mentor faculty and build upon an established department and degree programs.

University of Pennsylvania. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the sociology of race. We seek candidates with exceptionally strong research skills, who are also committed to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Applications are to be submitted on-line at facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50953 Please include a curriculum vitae , a statement of research and teaching, and the contact information for three individuals who have agreed to provide a letter of reference. Candidates are encouraged to apply by October 31, 2011. The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

University of Texas, Austin. The University of Texas at Austin: The Department of African and African Diaspora Studies invites applications for several faculty positions (open rank) that will be available starting Fall 2011. Applicants are invited from all fields of Black (Africana, African, African American, African and/or Black Diaspora, etc.) Studies and from a wide range of other disciplinary areas including those in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Fine Arts, as well as professions such as Law, Social Work, Public Policy, Architecture, Education, and Communications. We are looking for outstanding scholars whose work examines the political, cultural, social, economic, artistic, and intellectual experiences of people of African descent in Africa and the African Diaspora, including the United States, and who explore the personal and public forces that impinge on their experiences. We are especially interested in outstanding candidates who focus on critical theory in and intersectionality of race, gender, sexuality, and social class. The selected candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, develop a strong research program, direct graduate research, demonstrate evidence of successful research productivity, and exhibit a commitment to service to the department, college, and university. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand and an established reputation of high quality research and scholarly production as well as have a demonstrated record as effective classroom teacher at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Salary is competitive and dependent on qualifications and experience. Position funding is pending budgetary approval. Applicants from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups are especially encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled (FRD: 6086, 6087). Applicant Instructions: Applications should include a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, representative scholarly publications, evidence of excellence in teaching, and the names of three referees. Applications should be addressed to: Faculty Recruitment Committee, African and African Diaspora Studies Department, D7200, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78705. The University of Texas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

For more details about the new Department: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/aads For more details on the position click here: http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000655274-01

Virginia Commonwealth University. The Department of African American Studies in the College of Humanities and Science at Virginia Commonwealth University seeks to fill a full-time tenure track position, contingent upon funding, for August 2012. This position is at the assistant or associate professor level. The ideal candidate will specialize in African and/or African Diasporic subject matter (e.g., history, culture, politics, art, film and cinema, African traditional religion/healing.). Candidates with a specialization in Africana Women’s Studies or health disparities are especially desirable. A doctoral degree in Africana Studies, African American Studies, or a closely related field is preferred. Candidates with a degree in the social sciences will be considered. The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of scholarly productivity, atrack-record of securing external funding,and the ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses in African Diasporic content areas.