Current Job Notices
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Assist. Prof. of Sociology (Oklahoma State University)
Deadline: Januray 15, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: SWS-L@listserv.uconn.edu on 10/17/05
Related: www.okstate.edu; sociology.okstate.edu (department)
Oklahoma State University.
The Department of Sociology at Oklahoma State University invites applications for one
Assistant Professor tenure-track Position to begin fall 2006. A Ph.D. in Sociology is
required. The department seeks an active scholar who will increase the strength of the
department in quantitative research methods and statistics. Priority will be given to
candidates with substantive interests in social psychology and/or social inequality.
Salary is competitive and negotiable. We seek candidates with a strong potential for
research and publication. The successful candidate will contribute to graduate training
in quantitative methods and play a significant role in both the graduate and
undergraduate programs. Oklahoma State University is a comprehensive research institution
with an approximate enrollment of 30,500 students. The Department of Sociology offers the
Doctorate, Masters, and Bachelors degrees. Standard teaching load is two courses per
semester. In some instances the teaching load is reduced when additional duties are
involved. Oklahoma State University is a land-grant university located in Stillwater.
Stillwater is a growing university community in North-Central Oklahoma with a population of
50,000. The University’s urban campus is located in Tulsa and offers opportunities
for teaching and research on that campus. We are located approximately one hour north of
Oklahoma City and one hour west of Tulsa. Review of applications will begin on January 15,
2006 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send vitae, letter of
interest, samples of written work and three letters of reference to: Chair of Faculty Search
Committee, Department of Sociology, 006 Classroom Building, Oklahoma State University,
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078. Oklahoma State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer, which is committed to working to produce faculty and student communities
that are characterized by diversity. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled
veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Assist. Prof. of Sociology (York University)
Deadline: ! November 15, 2005 (strict)
Posting: SWS-L@listserv.uconn.edu on 10/12/05
Related: www.yorku.ca; www.arts.yorku.ca/soci (department); job listings
York University.
The Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts, York University invites applications for a
tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level in the social studies of science
and technology, to commence on July 1, 2006. We are seeking a candidate with a strong
background in sociology who has expertise in mainstream approaches to sci/tech studies as
well as in approaches that are alternative and critical of mainstream studies (for example,
feminist or postcolonial perspectives). The position is subject to budgetary approval. The
successful candidate will show promise of excellence in research, publications and teaching
and will be expected to offer courses as part of both the undergraduate and graduate
curricula. At the time of application, eligible candidates must hold, or be close to
completing, a Ph.D. in sociology or a related discipline. Preference will be given to
candidates with a completed Ph.D. at the time they take up the appointment. In recent years,
the Department of Sociology has had considerable success at increasing the representation of
female faculty members in the tenure stream. It is strongly committed to further extending the
diversity of its faculty and especially welcomes applications from male and female visible
minority group members, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. Candidates are
asked to submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, up to
three samples of written work at least one of which has sole authorship, teaching evaluations
(if available), and to arrange to have three referees send letters of reference directly to:
Professor Nancy Mandell, Chair; Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts; York University;
Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3; Tel: (416) 736-2100 x22559; fax: (416) 736-5730; Email:
SociTSA@yorku.ca. Application materials and letters must be received by November 15, 2005.
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found
on York’s website at http://www.yorku.ca/acadjobs/index.htm, or a copy can be obtained
by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Assist./Assoc. Prof. of Sociology (Kansas State University)
Deadline: December 15, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: SWS-L@listserv.uconn.edu on 10/10/05
Related: www.k-state.edu; www.k-state.edu/sasw (department); job announcement
Kansas State University.
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work invites applications for a
tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor position beginning
August 2006. We seek a sociologist whose research and teaching interests focus in the
area of rural development. Preference will be given to candidates with complementary
expertise in gender and/or international development and social change. The successful
applicant will reinforce the department’s strengths in at least one of our
areas of graduate concentration, which currently include rural development,
international and regional development, gender, work and labor markets, criminology,
and political sociology. It is expected that candidates at the Associate Professor
level will have well-established research programs while those at the Assistant
Professor level show promise of future research productivity and hold the Ph.D. at the
time of appointment. Our teaching load is two courses per semester. In addition to
teaching and developing courses in their area of specialty, candidates will be expected
to teach related or core undergraduate courses and work with graduate (M.A. and Ph.D.)
students to develop and carry out thesis and dissertation projects. It is expected that
candidates will have experience working with diverse student populations and consider
different technical and cultural perspectives in their approach to teaching and research.
Located in the scenic Flint Hills, Kansas State University is undertaking an initiative
to become a top Land Grant University by emphasizing the development of priority areas
that uniquely differentiate the institution. Rural development is a central part of the
historical land grant mission, and the program has identified this area as a key priority
for growth. Applicants should send a cover letter stating the rank at which they are
applying, a curriculum vitae with the names of three references and two samples of
written work to: Rural Development Search Committee, Department of Sociology,
Anthropology, and Social Work, 204 Waters Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
66506-4003. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2005, and continue until the
position is filled. Kansas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
who seeks diversity among its employees.
Assist. Prof. of Sociology, 2 positions (Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville)
Deadline: ! November 1, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: racial_ethnic_minorities-announce@listserv.asanet.org on 10/10/05
Related: www.siue.edu; www.siue.edu/SOCIOLOGY (dept. & job announcement)
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.
Two tenure track Assistant Professor of Sociology positions to begin in the Fall 2006. Ph.D.
in sociology (ABD very near completion may be considered). For the first position our primary
interest is in finding a scholar who can teach graduate and undergraduate statistics and who
also has substantive areas of expertise in Social Psychology, Race/Ethnicity, Gender, and/or
Social Movements. Areas of specialization for the second position are Urban Sociology,
Race/Ethnicity, Statistics, and/or Research Methods. Preference will be given to candidates
who have expertise in at least one of the following additional specialties: Social Policy,
Demography, and Sociology of Education. Duties for both positions include teaching at the
undergraduate and graduate levels, research, and supervision of graduate and undergraduate
internships and independent research. The department has thirteen tenure-line faculty and two
lecturers and offers undergraduate and graduate majors in Sociology, an undergraduate applied
sociology option in Employment Relations, and an undergraduate major in Criminal Justice
Studies. Work is under way toward development of a masters program in Criminal Justice Studies.
SIUE is located on the Mississippi bluffs 20 miles northeast of St. Louis. For more information,
visit us at www.siue.edu/SOCIOLOGY/. Send cover letter, transcripts, CV, writing sample, and 3
letters of recommendation to Search Committee, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Studies, Box 1455-E, SIUE, Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026-1455. Review of applications will begin
on November 1, 2005 and will continue until the positions are filled. SIUE is a state
university—benefits under state sponsored plans will not be available to holders of F1 or
J1 visas. Applicants may be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. SIUE
offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex,
national origin, or disability.
Assist. Prof., Aging Services (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
Deadline: ! November 1, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: racial_ethnic_minorities-announce@listserv.asanet.org on 10/10/05
Related: www.umbc.edu/erickson; job announcement (PDF)
University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
The Erickson School of Aging Studies invites applications for the position of Assistant
Professor. The Erickson School's goal is to become the preeminent resource for education,
research and policy on aging and aging services for the mid-life and older population through
undergraduate, graduate and executive education, public policy leadership, and applied
research. The Erickson School offers interdisciplinary education in aging, aging services and
business aspects of an aging society. Applicants should have training and interests in the areas
of aging and policy and/or aging and business and/or aging and practice that will enable
teaching and an active, applied research program related to policy, business or practice in the
governmental, non-profit and for-profit sectors of aging services. This is a full-time, tenure
track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will hold a
primary appointment in the Erickson School and a joint faculty appointment in one of several,
cooperating academic departments.
Assist. Prof. of Political Science (Indiana University)
Deadline: ! November 1, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: collective_behavior-announce@listserv.asanet.org on 10/09/05
Related: www.indiana.edu; ../~iupolsci (dept.)
Indiana University.
The Department of Political Science at Indiana University invites applications for a
tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for a scholar who studies human rights
and social movements, broadly conceived, with a primary focus outside the U.S. The position is
part of IU's multi-year commitment to hire 25 scholars in political economy, development, social
change, globalization, international/area studies, and diaspora studies. The successful applicant
will join a generalist department that aspires to cover major as well as emerging areas of the
discipline. Applicants should have or expect to receive the doctoral degree before August 2006.
Applications received by November 1 are guaranteed full consideration; the position will remain
open until filled. Applicants should send a letter of application describing research and teaching
interests, vita, sample publications, and syllabi. Three letters of reference should be mailed
under separate cover. Send materials to Jeffrey C. Isaac, Department Chair, Indiana University
Department of Political Science, Woodburn Hall 210, 1100 East Seventh Street, Bloomington, Indiana
47405-7110; Fax: (812) 855-2027. Please address any questions to Rochelle Picou at (812) 855-1209;
e-mail: rpicou@indiana.edu. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
strongly committed to excellence through diversity. Applications from women and minorities are
especially encouraged. The University is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
Assist. Prof. of Sociology (Quinnipiac University)
Deadline: ! November 1, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: soc.grads-list@pantheon.yale.edu on 10/07/05
Related: www.quinnipiac.edu; job listing (HTML); dept. faculty (HTML)
Quinnipiac University.
The Department of Sociology, College of Liberal Arts, invites applications for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor position in Sociology, beginning in Fall 2006. The appointee must have a
Ph.D. in Sociology by the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates who focus
on social movements, and/or race/ethnic relations. Additionally, the candidate must show evidence
of dynamic teaching as well as professional and scholarly activity. The appointee will join a
fast-growing department that currently offers undergraduate majors in Sociology, Social Services,
Gerontology, and Criminal Justice. Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational,
non-sectarian institution located in Hamden, Connecticut, 90 minutes north of New York City and
two hours from Boston. The University has 280 full-time faculty and enrolls 5,000 full-time
undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students. The University, which has a strong commitment to the
principles and practices of diversity, encourages women, minorities and individuals with
disabilities to apply. Salary and benefits are very competitive. Applicants should send a letter
of interest, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and supporting documentation to:
Lynne G. Hodgson, Chair, Department of Sociology, Quinnipiac University, 275 Mt. Cannel Avenue,
Hamden, CT 06518. Consideration of candidates will begin November 1,2005 and continue until the
position is filled. Further information: phone: 203-582-8200; www.quinnipiac.edu. Quinnipiac
University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the
University community. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Visiting Lect./Assist. Prof. of Sociology (Western Washington University)
Deadline: ! A.S.A.P. (recommended)
Posting: SWS-L@listserv.uconn.edu on 10/06/05
Related: www.wwu.edu; www.ac.wwu.edu/~soc (department)
Western Washington University, Bellingham.
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, invites applications for our vacancy pool from
which we will select a candidate or candidates to fill one or more non-tenure track positions
at the visiting lecturer or visiting Assistant Professor level. We seek a candidate, or
combination of candidates, able to teach two courses during winter quarter (January to March)
and two courses during spring quarter (March to June) of 2006. Areas of specialization are open,
but first consideration will be given to candidates able to offer courses in the following
areas: Family, Interpersonal Relationships and Research Methods. We seek candidates with a
demonstrated commitment to undergraduate instruction. Ph.D. preferred but applicants should be
ABD at a minimum. The department maintains a computer laboratory for undergraduate instruction,
social and demographic data resources, and a center for survey research. We continue to seek to
further diversify the backgrounds and orientations of faculty members and strongly encourage
applications from minority and female scholars. Review of applications will commence immediately
and continue until the positions are filled. A vita with names of references and evidence of
successful teaching should accompany the letter of application. Send application materials to
Kyle Crowder, Department of Sociology, Western Washington University, 516 High Street, Bellingham,
WA 98225-9081; phone (360) 650-7213 or fax (360) 650-7295; email: kyle.crowder@wwu.edu. AA/EOE.
For disability accommodation, call (360) 650-3771 (Voice) or 650-7696 (TTY). For more information
about WWU, see http://www.wwu.edu/.
Assist./Assoc. Prof. of Conflict Management (Kent State University)
Deadline: ! October 24, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: political_sociology-announce@listserv.asanet.org on 10/06/05
Related: www.kent.edu; dept.kent.edu/cacm (deptartment); job notice (PDF)
Kent State University.
The Center for Applied Conflict Management at Kent State University invite applications for
a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Conflict Management beginning in August 2006.
The successful applicant will have strong credentials in conflict management and must also be
able to contribute to Kent State's doctoral program in public policy. Expertise in
international conflict resolution is a plus. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the
Center's interdisciplinary undergraduate degree in Applied Conflict Management. The teaching
load for untenured faculty members is two courses per semester until the application for tenure.
Salaries are competitive with those at other Research Extensive institutions. Applicants must
have their Ph.D. completed before Fall 2006 and should exhibit a clear potential for success in
research and in teaching at the undergraduate through Ph.D. levels. Position available: August,
2006. A letter of interest (including research agenda), vita, graduate transcripts, selected
publications/papers, teaching portfolio, and three letters of reference should be sent to:
Patrick G. Coy, Search Committee Chair, Kent State University, Department of Political Science,
Kent, OH 44242-0001. Review of applications will begin October 24, 2005, and continue until the
position is filled. Information about the Kent State University Center for Applied Conflict
Management and the Political Science Department is available on our websites at:
http://dept.kent.edu/cacm/; http://www.personal.kent.edu/~polisci/.
Assist. Prof. of Sociology, 2 positions (North Carolina State University)
Deadline: ! October 14, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: political_sociology-announce@listserv.asanet.org on 10/06/05
Related: sasw.chass.ncsu.edu/s&a/jobs_and_news/job_opennings.html (listing)
North Carolina State University.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for two tenure-track,
assistant professor appointments in the area of social inequality to begin August 16, 2006.
Candidates whose research examines the intersections of race, class, and gender are
especially encouraged to apply. The department is also interested in candidates who can
contribute to the work and organizations area or the family area. For one position, the
ability to teach research methods at the graduate level is desirable. Ph.D. in sociology at
time of appointment required. Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester and
an active program of research and grant-seeking. Please send vita, letter of application
describing your research and teaching interests, and three letters of reference to Michael
Schwalbe, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Box
8107, NCSU, Raleigh, NC 27695-8107. Formal screening of applications will begin October 14.
NCSU is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes all persons without
regard to sexual orientation. For ADA accommodation, contact Bruce Cheek at (919) 513-3180 or
wbcheek2@sa.ncsu.edu.
Assist./Assoc. Prof. of Women's Studies (Old Dominion University)
Deadline: ! October 31, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: SWS-L@listserv.uconn.edu on 10/06/05
Related: www.odu.edu/al/womens_studies/main_page (department)
Old Dominion University.
Old Dominion University Department of Women's Studies invites applications for a full-time
tenure track position at the assistant professor or associate professor level, to begin
August 2006. The Women's Studies Department, the oldest in Virginia, offers an undergraduate
major and minor, and a graduate certificate. We are looking for a candidate with a Ph.D.
(completed by time of appointment) in a relevant social science field or in Women's Studies,
and a demonstrated research agenda focused on global women's issues, preferably centering on
Asia or Africa. Teaching experienceis required, with teaching experience in Women's Studies
preferred. Responsibilities will include teaching Women's Studies undergraduate core courses
(including feminist research methodology and a global perspectives course), as well as elective
and graduate courses. To be appointed at the associate professor level, the candidate must have
a demonstrated record of outstanding teaching and research, as well as potential for
departmental leadership. Please submit a letter of interest, detailing research agenda and
teaching experience, along with a curriculum vitae, a sample syllabus, evidence of teaching
effectiveness, and a writing sample to: Search Committee, Department of Women's Studies, BAL
433, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529. Three letters of reference should also
be arranged and mailed separately. Review of completed applications will begin October 31st,
2005, and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries regarding the position should be
directed to Dr. Anita Clair Fellman (afellman@odu.edu). Old Dominion University is an Equal
Opportunity, Affirmative Action Institution and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform
and Control Act of 1986.
Assist./Assoc./Full Prof., Lifespan Development Methods (Oregon State University)
Deadline: ! December 1, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: SWS-L@listserv.uconn.edu on 10/05/05
Related: oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/jobs (listings); hhs.oregonstate.edu/hdfs (dept.)
Oregon State University.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Lifespan Development Methods: The successful applicant
will secure external funds to conduct research on change processes with a focus on use and
development of innovative multivariate longitudinal methods. The position is associated with
the newly established Center for Healthy Aging Research. Applicants should have expertise in
measurement and analysis of intraindividual change, multilevel modeling techniques, and growth
models, and familiarity with nonindependent data. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Human
Development and Family Sciences, psychology, sociology, or a related field; a well established
program of research; success in securing external funds; evidence of effective teaching; and a
history of service to the profession. Application Process: All appointments begin September 16,
2006 unless otherwise noted. To apply, submit a letter of interest outlining research and
educational interests, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and two representative
peer-reviewed publications to: Dr. Carolyn Aldwin, Professor & Chair, Department of Human
Development and Family Sciences, 324 Milam Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis OR
97331-5102, Phone: (541) 737-2024, Fax: (541) 737-1076. For full consideration, please apply by
December 1, 2005. Oregon State University: OSU is one of only two American universities to hold
the Land Grant, Sea Grant, Sun Grant, and Space Grant designation and is a Carnegie Doctoral/
Research-Extensive university. OSU is located in Corvallis, a community of 53,000 people situated
in the Willamette Valley between Portland and Eugene. Ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, forests, high
desert, the rugged Cascade and Coast Ranges, and the urban amenities of the Portland metropolitan
area are all within a 100-mile drive of Corvallis. Approximately 15,700 undergraduate and 3,400
graduate students are enrolled at OSU, including 2,600 U.S. students of color and 950 international
students. For further information: www.hhs.oregonstate.edu. For full position announcements see:
www.oregonstate.edu/jobs. Oregon State University is committed to affirmative action and equal
opportunity in employment and education.
Assist. Prof. of Sociology (Montclair State University)
Deadline: ! A.S.A.P. (recommended)
Posting: SWS-L@listserv.uconn.edu on 10/04/05
Related: www.montclair.edu; chss.montclair.edu/sociology/default.htm (department)
Montclair State University.
Subject to available funding. Assistant Professor in Sociology with expertise in major
social institutions (e.g., family, work, education). Teaching responsibilities will include
a mix of introductory and advanced subjects consistent with the candidate's expertise. The
successful applicant will be expected to develop a productive research program and to generate
external support for her or his research program. Finally, she or he will be expected to
collaborate actively in the department's curriculum renewal process. Qualifications: Ph.D. in
Sociology. The Ph.D. must be fully completed by 8/31/06. Candidates should have strong research
and quantitative skills, teaching experience, and demonstrate evidence of successful grant
acquisition. Starting date: 9/1/06. Apply to: Dr. Jay Livingston, Montclair State University,
BOX C316 V–F47, Montclair NJ 07043. Screening begins immediately and continues until position is
filled. Montclair State University is New Jersey's second largest and fastest growing university
offering a rich array of programs to approximately 16,000 undergraduate and post-baccalaureate
students. Montclair State offers the advantages of a large university — a comprehensive
undergraduate curriculum with a global focus, a broad variety of superior graduate programs
through the doctoral level, and a diverse faculty and student body — combined with a small
college's attention to students. Characterized by a distinguished cadre of teacher-scholars, and a
deep commitment to the values of multicultural diversity, Montclair State University is located 14
miles west of New York City on a beautiful 200-acre suburban campus. Additional information can be
found on the MSU website at http://www.montclair.edu/.
Assist./Assoc. Prof., Children's Studies Program (Brooklyn College, CUNY)
Deadline: ! October 15, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: SWS-L@listserv.uconn.edu on 10/03/05
Related: depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/childrensstudies (program)
Brooklyn College, CUNY.
The interdisciplinary Children's Studies Program and Center at Brooklyn College/ CUNY
invites applications for a tenure track position in Child Welfare Policy Analysis and
Research beginning in September 2006. The successful candidate will teach courses in the
program as well as children and youth-centered courses in his or her discipline. It is
expected that the candidate's research can be coordinated with the mission of the program
to study the experience and outcomes for children and youth of the New York Child Welfare
System along with its relationship to such other city and state agencies as are concerned
with education, juvinile/criminal justice, mental health and physical health. Ph.D. or the
equivalent in a relevant discipline such as anthropology, fiscal economics and the public
sector, public health, history, public policy analysis, psychology, social work, and
sociology, scholarly productivity, record of teaching experience the latter evidence by
publications and funded grant applications. Review of applications to begin October 15, 2005
and continue until position in filled. Please send curriculum vitae, copies of representative
publications, evidence of teaching experience and proficiency, and three letters of
recommendation to: Assistant Vice President for Human Resource Services, Brooklyn College/CUNY
2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11210. For additional information please see our
website: www.brooklyn.cuny.edu. An AA/EO/IRCA/ADA Employer.
Assist. Prof. of Sociology (Towson University)
Deadline: ! December 2, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: SWS-L@listserv.uconn.edu on 10/03/05
Related: wwwnew.towson.edu/sociology (department)
Towson University.
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal
Justice invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor
in Sociology to begin August 2006. Primary areas of specialization for the position are
political sociology and social movements. Additional consideration will be given to
candidates prepared to teach in the areas of the sociology of race, class and gender; the mass
media; and/or popular culture. We also seek applicants with civic engagement experience or
interest who can link our students to the local or global community through instructional or
research activities. The Ph.D. degree in sociology is expected by the starting date of employment,
but advanced A.B.D. candidates will also be considered and hired at the rank of instructor with a
required completion date of Feb. 1, 2007. To apply, please send a curriculum vitae, a cover letter
indicating current research and teaching interests, one sample of written work, evidence of
teaching effectiveness, and three letters of professional reference to: Doug Pryor,
Chairperson, Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice, Towson University,
8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252-0001. Review of applications will begin December 2, 2005 and
will continue until the position is filled. Towson University is a metropolitan comprehensive
university of approximately 18,000 students located in suburban Baltimore. The department
currently consists of 18 full-time faculty members. For more information about the university
or department, please visit www.towson.edu. Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities,
persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Assist. Prof. of Sociology (Wayne State University)
Deadline: ! A.S.A.P. (recommended)
Posting: SWS-L@listserv.uconn.edu on 09/30/05
Related: jobs.wayne.edu (job info); www.cla.wayne.edu/sociology (department)
Wayne State University.
The Department of Sociology invites applications for one tenure track
position to begin fall 2006. Preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to one
or more of departmental areas of concentration (deviance, family, inequality, and medical)
and teach theory or methods at the graduate level. A Ph.D. is expected at the time of
employment. Wayne State is a CARNEGIE DOCTORAL/RESEARCH EXTENSIVE INSTITUTION. The department
has strong links to the Institute of Gerontology, the School of Medicine, and other institutes
and centers on campus. The Metropolitan Detroit area offers numerous opportunities to those
with urban and applied research interests. Please check the human resources Web site at:
http://jobs.wayne.edu and create an online application and upload a letter of interest and
curriculum vita. Please send three letters of recommendation to The Search Committee,
Department of Sociology, Wayne State University, 2228 F/AB, Detroit, MI 48202. Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled. To learn more about this position, please check
our Web site at: www.la.wayne.edu/sociology. Wayne State University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minority
persons.
Assist. Prof. of Women's & Gender Studies (University of Michigan, Flint)
Deadline: ! November 15, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: SWS-L@listserv.uconn.edu on 09/30/05
Related: www.umflint.edu/ant_crj_soc (department)
University of Michigan-Flint.
The Women's and Gender Studies (WGS) program at the University of Michigan-Flint is seeking a
candidate for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level. The appointment will be
2/3 in WGS and 1/3 in a social science discipline. The faculty member filling this position will
be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. These courses will include, but are not
limited to, WGS 200: Introduction to Women's Studies and WGS 399: Seminar in Women's and Gender
Studies (both of which fulfill the WGS undergraduate minor requirements) and SSC 503: Gender,
Race, and Inequality, a core course in the newly created MSS program. One course each term will
be taught, as needed, in the discipline in which the candidate is jointly appointed. The normal
teaching load is 9 credit hours per semester and special consideration will be given those who
enjoy innovative methods of instruction, including online and web-assisted. Candidates from a
range of disciplinary backgrounds in the social sciences will be considered, but teaching
experience and a publishing record/research interests in WGS topics is required. Candidates
should have Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment, though strong ABD candidates will be given
serious consideration. The quality of teaching, research and service will be evaluated for
tenure recommendation. Specifically, we seek candidates who enjoy interaction with students and
exploring innovative methods of instruction. Likewise, the successful candidate will demonstrate
the ability to publish in disciplinary-relevant national and international scholarly outlets.
Service to the university community and discipline are also important to the department.
Consequently, the successful candidate will be active in university and disciplinary and program
service. We are especially interested in candidates who are willing and able to pursue links
between the department and relevant community organizations. We also seek candidates who enjoy
working in an open, collaborative environment. Applicants should send: curriculum vita, personal
statement outlining research interests, proof of teaching excellence, writing sample, and three
letters of reference along with their telephone and e-mail contact information to: WGS Job
Search, c/o Philosophy Secretary, University of Michigan-Flint, Philosophy Department, French
Hall 544, 303 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48502-1950. Review of application materials will begin
November 15, 2005, and will continue until the position is filled. The UM-Flint is a
non-discriminatory/Affirmative Action employer.
Assist. Prof. of Sociology & African-American Studies (University of Connecticut)
Deadline: ! November 18, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: racial_ethnic_minorities-announce@listserv.asanet.org on 09/29/05
Related: sociology.uconn.edu (department)
University of Connecticut.
The University of Connecticut invites applications for a joint tenure-track faculty
appointment in Sociology and the Institute for African American Studies at the Assistant
Professor level beginning August 2006. The home department will be the Department of
Sociology, with equal teaching responsibility in the Department of Sociology and the
Institute for African American Studies. We seek candidates who have specific interests and
research expertise in African American studies, particularly those whose research addresses
the structural and institutional bases of racism and racial disparities. The successful
candidate must show evidence of an intent and ability to pursue a vigorous research agenda,
and be willing to contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching, seek external funds to
support their scholarly activities, and provide service to the university and the profession.
Salary is competitive, based on experience and qualifications. Please send curriculum vitae,
ana a statement describing research plans and teaching interests, selected scholarly papers
and publications, and three letters of recommendation to: Search Committee, c/o Wayne J.
Villemez, Department of Sociology, Unit 2068, University of Connecticut, 344 Mansfield Rd.,
Storrs, CT 06269-2068. We will give first consideration to applications completed by November
18, 2005, but screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. The
University of Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is
committed to a diverse and multicultural scholarly community. We therefore strongly encourage
applications from under-represented groups, women, and people with disabilities.
Assist. Prof. of Sociology, 3 positions (Radford University)
Deadline: ! October 17, 2005 (strict)
Posting: SWS-L@listserv.uconn.edu on 09/28/05
Related: www.radford.edu/~soc-anth (department)
Radford University.
We are seeking three student-centered sociologists to begin August 2006.
One position is a tenure-track position with appointment at the assistant professor level
(Sociology Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment required) and the other two are full-time
(with benefits) temporary positions (Sociology Ph.D. preferred, ABD considered). Due to
retirements, we seek candidates with substantive specialty, expertise and teaching experience
in one or more of the following areas: Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theory;
Deviance, Criminology and Juvenile Delinquency; Social Inequality, including global, racial
and ethnic, and economic inequality; Sociology of the Community; and Environmental Sociology.
Successful candidates will also contribute to teaching our highly popular 'Introduction to
Sociology' and/or 'Social Problems' courses. Successful applicants will: have an established
and active record of research and professional participation; be committed to student-centered
education; be committed to and ideally experienced in incorporating experiential education
activities, such as service-learning, into sociology courses; as well as experience with
integrating technological competencies and approaches, such as WebCT, into their pedagogy.
Successful candidates will also be expected to: share in the effective advising of sociology
majors; work with the department and its majors in continuing to expand applied educational
activities, such as internships; and to consistently and responsibly perform departmental
committee service. Applicants must provide a letter of application, which specifies both
areas of expertise and position(s) applying for, a current vita, recent teaching evaluations
(if available) and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. Please do not
send additional materials at this time. Applications should be sent to: Dr. Peggy Shifflett,
Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Box 6948, Radford University, Radford, VA
24142. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are
filled. We will be conducting preliminary interviews at both the Mid-South Sociological
Association in Atlanta, GA (on October 27 and 28) and the Society for the Scientific Study of
Religion in Rochester, NY (on November 4 and 5). If you wish to be considered for a potential
interview at one of these meetings, please submit your application so that we RECEIVE it by
October 17. We will contact and schedule applicants we wish to interview by October 24.
Radford University is a co-educational, comprehensive, state supported institution with an
emphasis on teaching, located in southwestern Virginia, 40 miles from Roanoke, with an
enrollment of approximately 9,600 students. Visit our web site http://www.radford.edu.
Radford University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities and women
are encouraged to apply.
Assist. Prof. of American Studies (University of Kansas)
Deadline: ! October 19, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: racial_ethnic_minorities-announce@listserv.asanet.org on 09/28/05
Related: www.clas.ku.edu/employment (info); www.ku.edu/~amerst (department)
University of Kansas.
The University of Kansas seeks an interdisciplinary scholar whose primary research and
teaching interests focus on Latina/o migration for an assistant professor, tenure-track
appointment in its American Studies Program, beginning August 2006. Required: Ph.D. by the
time of appointment; ability and willingness to conduct research and teach core courses at
the graduate and undergraduate levels in American Studies and in areas of Latina/o migration;
demonstrable ability in research, scholarly publication, and teaching; and commitment to
interdisciplinary programs. Salary range is competitive. Send curriculum vitae; a letter
addressing qualifications for the position, including current and future research and teaching
interests; a writing sample; and three letters evaluating scholarship, teaching, and
leadership abilities to: Professor Sherrie Tucker, Search Committee Chair; American Studies
Program; The University of Kansas; 1440 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 213; Lawrence, KS 66045-7574.
Applications received prior to October 19, 2005 will receive priority consideration. Members
of the Search Committee will be recruiting applicants for the position at the ASA meeting in
Washington, D.C., Nov. 3-6. Review of applications will continue until the position is
filled. For a full job description and more information, including specific duties and
preferred qualifications, see http://www.clas.ku.edu and click on Employment. The University
of Kansas is an EO/AA Employer. Paid for by K.U.
Assist. Prof. of Women's Studies (University at Albany, SUNY)
Deadline: ! November 6, 2005 (strict)
Posting: SWS-L@listserv.uconn.edu on 09/27/05
Related: www.albany.edu/ws (department)
University at Albany, SUNY.
The Department of Women's Studies at the University at Albany, SUNY invites applications for a
tenure-track Assistant Professor with a research program in global gender issues. Candidates
with expertise in areas such as globalization and work; migration/transnational movements;
civil society, feminist activism, and NGO's; or environmental (science and health) issues would
strengthen our existing course tracks. We seek a candidate with background in interdisciplinary
feminist scholarship; demonstrated commitment to research and teaching from the intersections of
gender, race, class, nation, and sexuality; and who would complement college wide expertise in
globalization studies and film studies. We would consider, but do not require, a joint hire in
area studies, such as Latin American and Caribbean studies. The successful candidate would
develop ideas for new undergraduate and graduate courses on globalization, and teach existing
courses in global perspectives on women and feminist social-political thought. Applicants must
address in their applications their abilities to work with and instruct a culturally diverse
population. Salary is commensurate with experience. Candidates should expect to have Ph.D. in
hand by September 1, 2006. Starting date: September 1, 2006. Applicants should send a letter of
application, curriculum vitae, two writing samples, sample syllabi if available, and three
letters of recommendation. Candidates invited for interviews will be asked to give a formal
presentation. Application deadline: November 6, 2005. Apply to: Christine E. Bose, Chair,
Department of Women's Studies, Social Science 341, University at Albany, SUNY, 1400 Washington
Avenue, Albany, NY 12222.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sociology (University of Utah)
Deadline: ! October 15, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: political_sociology-announce@listserv.asanet.org on 09/23/05
Related: positions announcement; www.soc.utah.edu (department)
University of Utah.
Comparative International Sociology and/or Population and Health. The
Department of Sociology invites applications for up to two tenure track appointments, one or
two at the assistant professor level and/or one at a senior level (associate or possibly full
professor). Areas of research should complement at least one of the Department's two foci:
Comparative International Sociology and/or Population and Health (program descriptions available
at www.soc.utah.edu/graduate/description.html. Candidates should have the Ph.D. (Summer 2006 at
latest). The successful candidate will have a strong record of or clear potential for achieving
excellence in teaching and success in research, and have a well defined research agenda.
Teaching interests in theory may be an advantage. The sociology program awards the BS/BA, MA, and
Ph.D., with about 500 undergraduate majors and a growing doctoral program. Review of applications
will begin October 15, 2005 and continue until the positions are filled. We are especially
interested in applications from members of underrepresented groups. Please send a letter
describing teaching and research interests, a Curriculum Vitae, samples of scholarly work, and
(for junior candidates only) three letters of recommendation to: Sociology Search Committee,
University of Utah, Department of Sociology, 380 S 1530 E Rm 301, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 0250.
Positions are dependent upon final budgetary approval. The University of Utah is an Equal
Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and
provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. For more
information on the department, see www.soc.utah.edu.
Assistant Professor of Sociology (Southern Connecticut State University)
Deadline: December 16, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: SWS-L@listserv.uconn.edu on 09/23/05
Related: www.southernct.edu/departments/socant (department)
Southern Connecticut State University.
The Department of Sociology invites applications for a
full-time, tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor starting August 2006.
The successful candidate is expected to teach in the areas of race/ethnicity, theory, and
urban sociology. The ability to teach research methods or courses in family or gender are a
plus. The department offers undergraduate degrees with the following areas of concentration:
race/ethnicity, family/gender, criminal justice/criminology, urban community, teaching
certification in sociology/history, and a Masters program. Southern Connecticut State
University is situated in New Haven, a highly diverse urban community. Candidates should
submit: 1) a letter outlining their qualifications; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) official
transcript (sent directly to Search Chair), 4) a sample of their scholarly work; 5) evidence
of teaching effectiveness (i.e., course syllabi, student evaluations, and statement of
teaching philosophy); and 6) three letters of recommendation. Send materials to: Dr. Jon P.
Bloch, Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, Southern Connecticut State University,
501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515. Review of applications will begin on December 16,
2005 and will continue until the position is filled. Southern Connecticut State University is
an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Assistant Professor of Women's Studies (Texas Woman's University, Denton)
Deadline: ! November 1, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: SWS-L@listserv.uconn.edu on 09/22/05
Related: job announcement (HTML); www.twu.edu/as/ws (department)
Texas Woman's University, Denton.
Assistant Professor of Women's Studies, Tenure-track, full-time, 9-months. Salary commensurate
with experience. Starting Date: August 2006. Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Women's Studies or a
related field (with 18 graduate credit hours or extensive publications in Women's Studies) is
required at the time of appointment. Eligible candidates must also exhibit the potential to
establish a strong record of scholarly achievement in the form of research publications and
presentations. Preferred areas of specialization are transnational or global feminisms,
women's health, feminist/womanist community activism, and/or feminist disability studies.
Commitment to the multicultural mission of the program is expected. Teaching experience in
Women's Studies, background in qualitative research methods, and interest in electronic course
delivery are preferred. Interest in establishing international partnerships as well as
interest in academic leadership are desirable…
(HTML document for full position
announcement.)
Post-Doctoral Position in Community Building & Social Change (Emory University)
Deadline: ! October 15, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: political_sociology-announce@listserv.asanet.org on 09/22/05
Related: position notice (PDF); oucp.emory.edu (sponsoring office)
Emory University.
Emory College and Emory's Office of University-Community Partnerships (OUCP) are seeking
applicants for a two-year post-doctoral teaching and research fellowship in community building
and social change. The teaching load for this position is three courses per year plus research
and service contributions to OUCP programs equivalent to a fourth course. Our expectation is
that the successful candidate would teach one course during the Fall semester and two courses
during the Spring semester each year during the term of the appointment...
(See PDF file for full position announcement.)
Assistant Professor of Sociology 1 (Ohio University)
Deadline: ! December 1, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: political_sociology-announce@listserv.asanet.org on 09/22/05
Related: www.cas.ohiou.edu/SocAnth (department)
Ohio University.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology seeks a tenure-track Assistant
Professor with expertise in sociological theory. Specialization within theory is open, but
applicants should be broadly trained in contemporary and classical theory and prepared to
teach core undergraduate and graduate theory courses. Additionally, candidates should
demonstrate ability to teach introductory sociology. Candidates should have the Ph.D. at
time of appointment. Ohio University is a Research Extensive institution located seventy-five
miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio. Enrollment on the Athens Campus is approximately 19,500.
The College of Arts and Sciences includes 340 tenure-line faculty and contains 19 departments,
most of which offer graduate degrees. Further information about Ohio University is available
at: www.ohio.edu. Send cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, publications or other samples of
scholarly writing, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference to:
Theory Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Ohio University,
Athens, OH 45701-2979. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2005. Ohio University is
an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Assistant Professor of Sociology 2 (Ohio University)
Deadline: ! December 1, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: political_sociology-announce@listserv.asanet.org on 09/22/05
Related: www.cas.ohiou.edu/SocAnth (department)
Ohio University.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology seeks a tenure-track Assistant
Professor with expertise in political sociology and social movements with secondary teaching
ability in sociological theory and/or research methods. Specialization within political
sociology/social movements is open, but applicants should be broadly trained and prepared to
teach a range of related undergraduate and graduate courses. Candidates should have the Ph.D.
completed at the time of appointment. Ohio University is a Research Extensive institution
located seventy-five miles south east of Columbus, Ohio. Enrollment on the Athens Campus is
approximately 19,500 students. The College of Arts and Sciences includes 340 tenured and
tenure-track faculty members and contains 19 departments, most of which offer graduate degrees.
Further information about Ohio University is available at the university's website: www.ohio.edu.
Send cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, publications or other samples of scholarly writing, evidence
of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference to: Political Search Committee Chair,
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701-2979. Review of
applications will begin December 1, 2005. Ohio University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Assistant Professor of Sociology 1 (University of Kansas)
Deadline: ! November 7, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: racial_ethnic_minorities-announce@listserv.asanet.org on 09/22/05
Related: www.ku.edu/~socdept (department)
University of Kansas.
The Department of Sociology seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor
starting August 18, 2006. We seek a candidate with expertise in transnational migration with
a focus on Africa, including population change, health, environment, and/or diaspora processes.
The successful candidate will contribute to our undergraduate and graduate instructional
programs in Sociology. This appointment is part of a special faculty enhancement initiative by
the University of Kansas to add faculty whose presence will strengthen not only a single
department, but also will complement and reinforce existing strengths and targeted areas of
growth in the Social Sciences. Thus we welcome broadly trained applicants whose theoretically
informed approaches to comprehending social issues will contribute to the university-wide goal
of critically examining the increasing interconnectedness of peoples throughout the world.
Review of applications will begin November 7, 2005 and will continue until the position is
filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest including a teaching and research statement,
curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, evidence of quality teaching and sample course
syllabi, and a sample of their written work to: Professor David N. Smith (emerald@ku.edu),
Chair of the Transnational Migration Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Fraser Hall,
1415 Jayhawk Blvd. Rm 716 Lawrence, KS 66045-7556. Lawrence is a college town of 85,000 with a
vibrant arts and music community, located thirty minutes from metropolitan Kansas City. KU is an
EO/AA Employer. Paid for by KU.
Assistant Professor of Sociology 2 (University of Kansas)
Deadline: ! November 7, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: political_sociology-announce@listserv.asanet.org on 09/22/05
Related: www.ku.edu/~socdept (department)
University of Kansas.
The Department of Sociology seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor
starting August 18, 2006. We seek a candidate with expertise in globalization, especially as
it relates to the world economy and economic change, transnational economic processes,
organizations, movements, and global transformations in labor and work; we are primarily
interested in candidates with research and teaching interests focused on the Middle East. The
successful candidate will contribute to our undergraduate and graduate instructional programs
in Sociology and in the International Studies Master's program. This appointment is part of a
special faculty enhancement initiative by the University of Kansas to add faculty whose
presence will strengthen not only a single department, but also will complement and reinforce
existing strengths and targeted areas of growth in the social sciences. Thus we welcome broadly
trained applicants whose theoretically informed approaches to comprehending social issues will
contribute to the university-wide goal of critically examining the increasing
interconnectedness of peoples throughout the world. Review of applications will begin November
7, 2005 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of
interest including a teaching and research statement, curriculum vitae, three letters of
reference, evidence of quality teaching and sample course syllabi, and a sample of their
written work to: Professor Eric Hanley (hanley@ku.edu), Chair of the Globalization Search
Committee, Department of Sociology, Fraser Hall, 1415 Jayhawk Blvd. Rm 716 Lawrence, KS
66045-7556. Lawrence is a college town of 85,000 with a vibrant arts and music community,
located thirty minutes from metropolitan Kansas City. KU is an EO/AA Employer. Paid for by KU.
Assistant Professor of Sociology (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
Deadline: ! December 1, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: SWS-L@listserv.uconn.edu on 09/22/05
Related: www.umbc.edu/sociology (department)
University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County
(UMBC) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position beginning
August 23, 2006 (pending funding). Primary research interests should be in the sociology of
health and/or aging. Preferred teaching specialties include research methods and/or statistics.
Our department has undergraduate major programs in sociology, anthropology, and health
administration and policy; an M.A. program in Applied Sociology; and is part of an
interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Gerontology. In addition, faculty have the opportunity to be
involved in Ph.D. Programs in Public Policy and in Language, Literacy, and Culture. Candidates are
expected to have an active program of research and to seek grant funding. UMBC is a research
university classified by the Carnegie Foundation as Doctoral/Research-Extensive. It has 12,000
graduate and undergraduate students and is located in the Baltimore-Washington area. Salary and
benefits are competitive. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and vitae, and have three
letters of reference sent. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2005 but will continue
until the position is filled. Send materials to Jere Cohen, Sociology Recruitment Chair, Department
of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Maryland Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Circle,
Baltimore, MD 21250 (www.umbc.edu/sociology). Send emails to "cohen@umbc.edu". UMBC is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Assistant Professor of Anthropology (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
Deadline: ! December 1, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: SWS-L@listserv.uconn.edu on 09/22/05
Related: www.umbc.edu/sociology (department)
University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County
(UMBC) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant or associate professor
position beginning August 23, 2006. Primary research interests should be in the anthropology of
health and/or aging and/or disability. Teaching specialties and areas are open. Our department
has undergraduate major programs in sociology, anthropology, and health administration and
policy; an M.A. program in Applied Sociology; and is part of an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program
in Gerontology. In addition, faculty have the opportunity to be involved in Ph.D. Programs in
Public Policy and in Language, Literacy, and Culture. Candidates are expected to have an active
program of research and to seek grant funding. UMBC is a research university classified by the
Carnegie Foundation as Doctoral/Research-Extensive. It has 12,000 graduate and undergraduate
students and is located in the Baltimore-Washington area. Salary and benefits are competitive.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest and vitae, and have three letters of reference
sent. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2005 but will continue until the position
is filled. Send materials to Professor Bob Rubinstein, Anthropology Recruitment Chair: Department
of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Maryland Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Circle,
Baltimore, MD 21250. www.umbc.edu/sociology. Send emails to "rrubinst@umbc.edu". UMBC is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Post-Doctoral Position in Sociology (Cornell University)
Deadline: ! October 31, 2005 (strict)
Posting: soc.grads-list@pantheon.yale.edu on 09/21/05
Related: www.soc.cornell.edu (department)
Cornell University.
The Department of Sociology at Cornell is searching to fill a one- or two-year post-doctoral
position for an NSF-supported study of diffusion, using data collected from the Internet.
Candidates with experience and expertise in the research uses of the Internet, network
analysis, diffusion research, organizational studies, and/or textual analysis are especially
encouraged to apply.
Applicants should send curriculum vitae, description of research skills and experiences, and
names of three references by October 31, 2005 to: NGCT Post-doc Search, Department of
Sociology, 322 Uris Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-7601. (Contact: Sharon E.
Sandlan, Administrative Manager, Department of Sociology, 607-255-4269, ses7@cornell.edu)
Cornell is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer; minorities and women are encouraged
to apply.
Assistant Professor of Women's Studies (University of Maryland)
Deadline: ! November 1, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: racial_ethnic_minorities-announce@listserv.asanet.org on 09/20/05
Related: www.womensstudies.umd.edu/events/assistprof.shtml (info & apps)
University of Maryland.
The Department of Women's Studies at the University of Maryland seeks a tenure-track assistant
professor whose work focuses on women of color and whose innovative scholarship and teaching
transcend disciplinary boundaries. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research
and teaching link the U.S. and other areas of the world. Ph.D. in Women's Studies, Ethnic Studies,
Area Studies, or related interdisciplinary fields of inquiry preferred.
Assistant Professor of Sociology (University of South Carolina)
Deadline: ! October 31, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: comp_historical_soc-announce@listserv.asanet.org on 09/12/05
Related: www.cas.sc.edu/socy/announcements.html (info & apps)
University of South Carolina.
The Department of Sociology invites applications for two tenure-track assistant professor positions
beginning Fall 2006. Specialty area is open, although preference will be given to candidates
oriented toward publishing theory-driven empirical research. We also hope to hire at least one
person interested in teaching graduate-level methods and statistics. Applications will be reviewed
as they arrive, however those received after October 31st may not be considered. Send curriculum
vitae, three pieces of exemplary written work, three letters of reference, and statements of
research and teaching interests to Brent Simpson, Recruitment Committee Chair, Department of
Sociology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208. The University of South Carolina is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer and specifically invites and encourages
applications from women and minorities.
Assistant Professor of Sociology (University of Illinois, Chicago)
Deadline: November 1, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: sex_and_gender-announce@listserv.asanet.org on 09/10/05
Related: www.uic.edu/depts/soci (department)
University of Illinois, Chicago.
The Department of Sociology at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites applications for
a full-time, tenure-track position as assistant professor, beginning in August 2006. We seek
candidates with a research specialization in gender. The department currently has specializations
in: race, ethnicity and gender; work, labor markets and organizations; international, comparative
and Asian societies; and health and medicine.
Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. by the time of appointment and have strong commitments
to research, teaching, and supervising student theses and dissertations. Salary is competitive and
commensurate with experience.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample and three
letters of recommendation to: Pamela Popielarz and Amanda Lewis; Chairs, Search Committee;
Department of Sociology (M/C 312); University of Illinois at Chicago; 1007 W. Harrison St.; Chicago,
IL 60607-7135. To insure full consideration, applications should be postmarked by November 1, 2005.
However, we will continue to consider applications until the position has been filled.
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.
Assistant Professor of Sociology & African-American Studies
(University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
Deadline: ! November 1, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: sex_and_gender-announce@listserv.asanet.org on 09/10/05
Related: www.aasrp.uiuc.edu (department)
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
The Department of Sociology (50% appointment) and the African American Studies & Research
Program (AASRP) (50% appointment) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign announce a
joint position effective August 16, 2006 or negotiable after closing date. The position is part
of a multi-year expansion and enhancement of the AASRP. We are seeking to hire an Assistant
Professor whose PhD is in hand by August 1, 2006, preferably with a Ph.D. in sociology, with
strong quantitative methodological skills, with a research area in public policy, preferably
poverty, health or urban community development who comes with a background in African American
Studies. To apply, send a letter of application, research and teaching statements, curriculum
vitae, writing sample, and three letters of recommendations to Search Committee Chair, African
American Studies & Research Program, 1201 W. Nevada St., Urbana, IL 61801. Salary is
dependent upon qualifications. To ensure full consideration applications must be received by
November 1, 2005. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. (Contact: Jennifer F. Hamer; African American Studies & Research; University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; 1201 W. Nevada; Urbana, IL 61801; Office Phone: 217.333.7781.)
Assistant Professor, School of Justice & Social Inquiry
(Arizona State University)
Deadline: ! October 14, 2005 (recommended)
Posting: sex_and_gender-announce@listserv.asanet.org on 09/10/05
Related: www.asu.edu/clas/justice/jobs/assistant_prof.htm (info & app)
Arizona State University.
The School of Justice & Social Inquiry (SJSI) at Arizona State University invites scholars
to apply for two full-time, tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level with
employment to begin August, 2006. We are seeking scholars with specializations in Economic
Justice; Social Justice, Law and Policy; and Cultural Transformations and Justice (...) The
requirements for our positions include a Ph.D. at the time of appointment in a relevant
social-science, interdisciplinary, or humanities field. Candidates must indicate a strong
potential for scholarly achievement and successful teaching. A strong potential of research
funding is desired.