Positions in Academic Settings: Listing H - M

• Harvard University anticipates filling one or more full-time positions as an Assistant Professor (nontenured) of Sociology, for a five-year term beginning Fall, 1999. Candidates specializing in any field of sociology are encouraged to apply. Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, individual work with students, and service on departmental committees. Both new and recent PhDs are invited to apply; candidates with PhD pending must provide evidence that they will have completed all requirements for the doctoral degree no later than June 15, 1999. Applicants should send (1) a vita including a list of published and unpublished papers ready for examination, (2) a letter describing current and projected research activities as well as teaching experience and interests, and (3) the names of three references to: Junior Faculty Search Committee, 670 William James Hall, Department of Sociology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138. Applications and letters must be received by October 30, 1998. Please do not ask that letters of reference be sent until requested. Harvard is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from women and members of minority groups.

• University of Illinois-Chicago. The Department of Sociology invites applications for one or two positions as tenure track assistant professor effective August 1999. Exceptional candidates at the associate level may also be considered. The department currently offers specialized PhD programs in Health and Medicine; Work, Labor Markets and Organizations; Race, Ethnicity, and Gender; and International, Comparative, and Asian Societies. We seek candidates who can contribute to one or more of these areas through superlative research and teaching. Completed PhD in Sociology, or its equivalent, is required by time of appointment. Applicants must be postmarked no later than October 10, 1998. Send a description of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and samples of written work to Richard Campbell, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Sociology (m/c 312), University of Illinois at Chicago, 1007 West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60607-7140. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal opportunity Employer.

• Indiana University-Bloomington invites applications for a junior level position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The area of specialization is open. We seek candidates who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to research and teaching. Screening will begin September 30 and applications received by October 15, 1998, are assured full consideration, though the position will remain open until filled. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae including a list of published and unpublished papers, and a statement describing teaching interests and research plans. A minimum of three letters of reference should be mailed under separate cover. Send materials to: J. Scott Long, Chair, Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

• International Christian University. The Division of Social Sciences, International Christian University (Tokyo, Japan) anticipates an opening in its Sociology Department, subject to university approval, beginning April or September 1999. Rank is open. PhD or equivalent and Japanese language ability or willingness to learn are required. Areas sought are theory, methods, intro, and two of the following: political, work, ethnicity, gender, Japan studies, Asian studies, culture. Preliminary screening of potential candidates will begin in August. Interested candidates should send a brief message by e-mail to Karen Shire at [email protected] by August 20. Further details and formal application procedures will be announced in a future Employment Bulletin.

• Johns Hopkins University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor, effective July 1, 1999. The Department seeks to strengthen its program in comparative cross-national research. Areas of substantive specialization are open, but we are especially interested in comparative studies of social inequality, social change, development, political sociology, and social structure and personality. A PhD in hand or to be completed before the time of appointment is required. Experience in teaching, research, and professional service should be commensurate with that expected in a research-intensive university in which there is a strong commitment to instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references should be sent to: Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218. The deadline for applications is October 31, 1998. Johns Hopkins University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. We actively encourage women and minorities to apply.

• University of Kentucky. A state-supported, tenure-track faculty position for an early to mid-career health psychologist, medical anthropologist, medical sociologist, epidemiologist, or other biobehaviorally-oriented behavioral scientist is available in the Department of Behavioral Science, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky. A completed doctorate is required, and postdoctoral experience is desirable. The Department is a basic science department of the College of Medicine and has a multidisciplinary faculty of 12. Research should emphasize biobehavioral dimensions of disease prevention, course, outcome, distribution, and/or treatment. Teaching may involve medical and other health professional students, and pre- and post-docs in the behavioral sciences supported by two NIH training programs. Special foci of interests at the University Medical Center include but are not limited to aging, cancer, cardiovascular disease, health services, neuroscience, substance abuse, and women’s health. The University of Kentucky is a Carnegie I Research Institution and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action university. Situated in the central Kentucky "Bluegrass" Region, Lexington is a community of approximately 330,000 with excellent schools, diverse industries, recreational activities, and cultural events. Additional departmental information can be found at http://www.mc.uky.edu/behavsci. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application with curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to Thomas F. Garrity, Chair, Department of Behavioral Science, College of Medicine Office Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40536-0086. Review of applications will commence on September 15, 1998, and continue until the position is filled.

• Loyola University Chicago invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track appointment in Sociology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with specialization in the sociology of religion; we may give particular attention to applicants whose research explores some aspect of the Catholic experience. Our department has an historic and ongoing commitment to a strong research and teaching program in the sociology of religion, along with complementary strengths in the sociology of culture and knowledge. We expect the person we hire to contribute to our undergraduate and doctoral programs and to participate in our newly established McNamara Center for the Social Study of Religion. Experience in teaching, research, and professional service should be commensurate with rank and with the expectations of a research university committed to strong undergraduate and graduate-level teaching. Send a letter describing research and teaching interests; vita; samples of scholarly work; and three letters of recommendation to Fred Kniss, Chair, Sociology of Religion Search Committee, Department of Sociology-Anthropology, Loyola University Chicago, 6525 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60626. Loyola is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Review of applications will begin October 15, 1998.

• University of Maryland-College Park. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenured level appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. We are searching for an established scholar who can play a leading role in our graduate quantitative methods training program. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and the names of four references (no letters, please) to Stanley Presser, Chair, Senior Search Committee, Department of Sociology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. Screening will begin October 31, 1998, though applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

• University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The Department of Sociology and the Center for Public Policy and Administration invite applications for a tenure-track position in sociology at the Assistant Professor rank beginning Fall 1999. Candidates should have a strong interest in teaching and research in the area of public policy, and will be able to draw on the resources of the Policy Center. All substantive specializations will be considered, but we are particularly interested in criminology, social demography, family, poverty and inequality, as well as teaching skills in research methods and/or evaluation research. Candidates should have their doctorates completed no later than May 1999. Applications received after November 1 cannot be assured full consideration. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, samples of written work, and three letters of reference to: Dan Clawson, Recruitment Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, Thompson Hall, University of Massachusetts, Box 37525, Amherst, MA 01003-7525. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

• University of Miami. The Department of Sociology invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 1999 (pending budgetary approval). Applicants for the first position should have expertise in race and ethnic relations. Specific areas of substantive concentration are open; however, we are especially interested in applicants who have research and teaching interests involving Latino populations. Applicants for the second position should have a specialty in the analysis of complex organizations; however, we are especially interested in applicants who analyze organizations/organizational behavior in the context of one of our three primary areas of PhD concentration-medical sociology, criminology, race/ethnic relations. The successful candidates are expected to play a role in teaching in both our undergraduate and graduate programs as well as sustain an active research agenda. Review of applicants will begin October 15, 1998 and continue until the positions are filled. Completion of the PhD before the time of appointment is required. Applicants should clearly state which position they would like to be considered for. Send letter of application, curriculum vita, statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation to George Wilson, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Sociology, P.O. Box 248162, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33124-2208. The University of Miami is a smoke/drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

• University of Michigan. The Department of Sociology together with the Program in American Culture has a tenure track opening for a quantitatively oriented sociologist specializing in issues related to Latino populations. Among particular areas of interest are population-demography and economic sociology, but sociologists doing quantitative research on other aspects of the situation of Latinos in this country, including comparative studies of different Latino populations, will be seriously considered. Applicants must hold or anticipate receiving the doctorate or an equivalent degree by August 31, 1999. While the search is mainly at the assistant professor level, the position may be upgraded to the senior level for outstanding candidates who are at a more advanced stage in their careers. The main criteria for selection are the excellence of the candidate’s work, the extent to which it illuminates the situation of Latinos in American culture, and the proven or likely excellence of the candidate’s teaching. Please send a letter expressing interest, a curriculum vitae, and samples of written work, including all completed chapters of the dissertation, to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of Sociology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1382. Applicants for untenured positions should have three letters of recommendation sent to the same address and applicants for tenured positions may submit letters if they wish. Screening of applicants will begin September 15, 1998, and continue so long as the position remains open. The start date for this position is Fall 1999. Members of minority groups and women are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

• University of Michigan. The Department of Sociology anticipates a tenure-track opening to begin Fall 1999. Strong candidates in any area are invited to apply, although we are particularly interested in scholars who specialize in social psychology. We are seeking a sociologist with high promise in research and scholarly publications, classroom teaching, and training of graduate students. While the appointment is expected to be at the assistant professor level, the position may be upgraded to the senior level for particularly outstanding candidates who are at a more advanced stage in their careers. Screening for applications will begin September 15, 1998, and will continue until the position is filled. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and samples of written work to: Chair, Personnel Committee, Department of Sociology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1382. Members of minority groups and women are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

• University of Michigan. The Department of Sociology seeks to hire a China scholar in the area of Sociology of Chinese Society. The candidate should show promise in research and scholarly publications, classroom teaching, and training of graduate students. The appointment will be made jointly between Sociology and the Center for Chinese Studies, and will begin Fall 1999. Appointment of an assistant professor is anticipated, but an appointment at the senior level may be possible for outstanding applicants. Specialization within Chinese Studies is open. Screening of applicants will begin September 15, 1998, and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vita, three letters of reference, and samples of written work to: Chair, Chinese Society Search Committee, Department of Sociology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1382. Members of minority groups and women are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

• University of Minnesota. The Division of Health Services Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health seeks candidates for a faculty position focused on the application of health services research methods to medical effectiveness and outcomes research. This appointment will be at the assistant or associate professor tenure-track or tenure level, depending on the candidate’s qualifications. An earned doctoral degree in a field central to health services research methods (i.e., psychology, sociology, or economics, or health services research with an emphasis in one of those areas) is required. Applicants must have strong research methods skills and the demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary research unit. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and conduct high quality research related to medical outcomes, mentor graduate and postdoctoral students in health services research, and teach graduate level course work. Demonstrated ability to initiate and direct research projects as well as collaborate with others is required. The skills sought are directed toward data analysis and research design with special emphasis on measurement and survey design and sampling issues. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience. Review of applications will begin August 1, 1998 and will continue until a candidate is selected. The Division of Health Services Research and Policy is one of five divisions in the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. The division has 12 full time and four part time faculty members and offers three training programs: doctoral and master’s degree programs in health services research, policy and administration, and a postdoctoral program in health services research. There are currently 38 students in those programs. Division faculty have an extensive research program with over 40 research projects totaling $28 million currently underway. Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to: Search Committee Chair (OR), Division of Health Services Research and Policy, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware Street SE, Box 729, Minneapolis, MN 55455. The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity educator and employer.

• University of Minnesota. The Department of Sociology seeks applicants with clear indications of research ability and scholarly productivity for a full-time faculty position open to all ranks. Hiring preference is for a candidate working in the area of family and life course (including the sociology of aging and gerontology); law; criminology; deviance; organization and work; political sociology and social movements; or stratification: race, class, and gender. All methodological approaches are welcome. Candidates must have a PhD and will be expected to participate in both the undergraduate and graduate curriculum and to maintain an active research agenda. Salary competitive; regular nine month faculty appointment as tenure-track or tenured faculty to begin September 1999. Rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor will be determined on the basis of experience and qualifications, and consistent with existing collegiate and university policy. We will favor candidates whose dossiers demonstrate scholarly distinction, a record of publication, and teaching experience. For assistant professor position, completion of PhD by August 14, 1999 is required. All applications must include (1) a vita, (2) samples of written work, (3) a cover letter describing the applicant’s research agenda, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness, and (5) three letters of reference. All applications (the five required components) must be postmarked, faxed, or e-mailed no later than November 2, 1998 and sent to: Joseph Galaskiewicz, Chair of Personnel Committee, Department of Sociology, University of Minnesota, 909 Social Sciences, 267 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0412. The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity educator and employer.

• Mississippi State University. The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work is seeking qualified applicants for an entry-level Assistant Professor, tenure track position in Sociology, beginning Fall 1998. PhD in Sociology preferred at time of appointment, but Criminology/Criminal Justice doctorates with Sociology backgrounds will also be considered. ABDs will be considered at the level of instructor. Primary area of desired teaching and research specialization in criminology/deviance/criminal justice. Secondary specialty open. Applicants with secondary specialization in rural crime or race/ethnic minority relations are especially encouraged to apply. Programs offered include BA, MS, and PhD in Sociology, BA in Anthropology, and BSW in Social Work. The department consists of 23 faculty members, over 200 undergraduate majors and over 50 sociology graduate students. Applications should include a letter describing teaching and research interests along with a vita, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references. Supporting materials demonstrating teaching, service, and scholarly achievement should accompany the application and be sent to Chair, Sociology Recruitment Committee, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, P.O. Drawer C, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762; <http://www.msstate.edu>. Candidates should ask their references to send letters or recommendation directly to the chair of the Sociology Recruitment Committee. A Department Representative will be available at the American Society of Criminology Meeting to talk with interested parties. Review of applications will begin December 1, 1998, but applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Mississippi State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minority candidates and women.

• University of Missouri-Columbia. The Department of Sociology anticipates the appointment of a tenure-track, assistant professor position beginning August 1999. We seek a scholar of classical and contemporary sociological theories. We particularly seek candidates with expertise in the sociology of knowledge and in theories that critically analyze the interrelations among knowledge, power, inequality, institutions, and/or culture. We are interested in candidates who will be inspiring teachers and who can demonstrate to undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of disciplines the importance of theory and sociological thinking in analyzing social policies and public issues. Candidates must have completed the PhD degree by August 1999. Successful candidates must demonstrate significant accomplishments in research and teaching as well as the potential for seeking and obtaining external research support. Please send a curriculum vita, a letter describing research and teaching interests, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three persons who should send letters of reference directly to the Chair of the Recruitment Committee. Review of applications will begin October 16 and continue until the position is filled. Address all materials to: Recruitment Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211. The department has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates from all groups. The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

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