ASA Employment Bulletin
December 1999

University of Alberta. Department of Sociology. The Faculty of Arts is engaged in an extensive process of renewal, and is committed to ensuring that the substantial number of hirings anticipated over the next several years will secure for the future the lively and productive intellectual environment on which it prides itself. The Department of Sociology invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor starting July 1, 2000. The successful candidate will have an analytic interest in globalization, and be engaged in substantive research that falls within one or more of the Department�s three areas of research strength: social theory/cultural studies; social structure/social policy; and criminology. The floor level of the Assistant Professor salary range, effective for the 2000/2001 university term, is $42,054 (currently under negotiation). In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. If suitable Canadian citizens and permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and any other supporting materials, and arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent to: Derek Sayer, Department of Sociology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2H4, to arrive no later than February 15, 2000. The University of Alberta is committed to the principle of Equity in Employment. As an employer, we welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

American University. The Department of Sociology is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Sociology, specializing in International Training and Education (ITE), starting Fall, 2000. PhD and evidence of scholarship required. Responsibilities include teaching MA courses, recruiting and advising graduate students in International Training and Education; working with the faculty of the School of Education (SOE) to develop interdisciplinary initiatives; and directing the ITE Program. The successful candidate will add to the Department�s mission of international education, policy analysis, and research; he/she should also be deeply committed to interdisciplinary learning, the application of new technologies in teaching and scholarship, and to the preparation of students for life in a diverse and rapidly-changing global society. Consideration of applications will begin on November 1 and continue until the position is filled. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference and other relevant material to: Search Committee, Department of Sociology, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016-8072. American University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Arkansas State University. Assistant Professor, Criminology Program. The Department of Criminology, Sociology, Social Work, and Geography invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, assistant professor position to begin August 15, 2000. The Department offers a BA in criminology, an AAS in law enforcement, and a MA in sociology. Preference given to generalists in criminology/criminal justice, with expertise in research methods, statistics, and computer applications. Previous agency employment and experience with non-traditional learning systems are desirable. Successful candidate must show a strong commitment to effective teaching and research. A PhD in criminology, criminal justice, or sociology is required. Send letter of application, vita, transcripts, three letters of reference, and a sample of written work to: Richard A. Wright, Criminology Search Committee Chair, P.O. Box 2410, Arkansas State University, State University, AR 72467; fax (870) 972-3694; e-mail [email protected]; Screening begins January 15, 2000 and will continue until position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Arkansas State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Arkansas State University. Assistant Professor, Sociology Program. The Department of Criminology, Sociology, Social Work, and Geography invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. The department offers a BA and an MA in Sociology. Position starts August 15, 2000. Open to a broad range of teaching/research interests, although we are particularly interested in applicants who can teach research methods, statistics and family courses. Familiarity with non-traditional learning delivery desired. PhD in Sociology required. Send letter of application, vita with names of references, transcripts, and three letters of reference to: Mary Donaghy, Sociology Search Committee Chair, P.O. Box 2410, State University, AR 72467; fax (870) 972-3694; e-mail [email protected]. Screening begins January 15, 2000 and will continue until position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Arkansas State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Augustana College. Anticipated Assistant Professor position starting Fall 2000. PhD and commitment to/evidence of excellent undergraduate teaching required. Primary areas of specialization should include gender and social stratification (wealth and poverty). Prefer secondary specialization in theory or family. Applicants should also be prepared to teach introductory sociology. Teaching load is seven undergraduate courses per year (three courses per semester plus one January interim course). Commitment to continuing professional/scholarly growth and to the mission of a church-related liberal arts college is expected. Augustana College is a premier regional liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA). It is located in a city with a population of 120,000 and has an enrollment of roughly 1,700 undergraduate students. This appointment is in a three-person sociology program within a seven-member department of Sociology, Social Work, and Native American Studies. For additional information visit <http://www.augie.edu/dept/soci/socpg1.htm>. Salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications. Excellent fringe benefits. Submit letter of application, vita, evidence of teaching experience and excellence, statement of future professional goals, and three letters of reference to: Richard Hanson, Dean of the College, Augustana College-Box 763, 2001 S. Summit Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57197; e-mail [email protected]. Deadline for applications is February 1, 2000 or until the position is filled. Augustana College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Title IX Employer. Qualified Women and Minority Applicants are Encouraged to Apply.

Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. Department of Sociology, Chairperson. Ball State University is located on an attractive campus 50 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 17,500 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of seven academic colleges that offer 126 undergraduate programs, 76 master�s programs, and 20 doctoral programs. The campus is a leader in technology-based learning offering excellent computer classrooms and laboratory facilities. <www.bsu.edu>. The Department of Sociology (which has 10 tenure-line faculty, an MA program, and outstanding computer facilities) invites applications at the rank of associate or full professor for the position of Chairperson to begin July 1, 2000. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications. <www.bsu.edu/csh/sociology>. Responsibilities include: represent the department and its faculty; manage the department budget; plan curriculum; assign teaching loads; manage the departmental office and personnel; provide leadership and support to faculty members in their teaching, research, and service endeavors. Minimum qualifications: PhD in sociology; three or more years of academic department, college, or university administrative experience; five or more years of tenure-line faculty teaching and research in a graduate degree granting academic department; overall scholarly and teaching record that merits an appointment at a senior rank. Preferred qualification: evidence of excellence in teaching sociology. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and reprints of two representative publications to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306. Completed applications must be received by January 31, 2000. Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.

Bard College. Director of Multiethnic Studies Program. Pending final approval, Bard College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty position for the director of its Multiethnic Studies Program�an interdisciplinary minor concentration permitting the study of race, ethnicity, and minority group experience. Rank is open. The ideal candidate must teach core courses as well as courses in his/her own area and have the PhD in hand. This is a position within Bard�s Social Studies Division, which includes the following fields: anthropology, economics, history, philosophy, political studies, psychology, religion, sociology, and theology. Competence in two or more of the following minority experiences is desirable: African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American, and/or Native-American. Administrative responsibilities with some course reduction include the enhancement of the intellectual profile of the MES program on campus by supervising MES student concentrators; developing MES faculty seminars, colloquia, and the like; serving on MES senior project boards; chairing the MES core faculty group; liaising with the Dean of Multicultural Affairs on MES matters; and generally promoting MES curricular development and activity on campus. Review of applications will begin December 1, 1999. Please forward cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to: Myra Armstead, c/o Human Resources, Bard College, P.O. Box 5000, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Barnard College, Columbia University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for two visiting open-rank positions, one for two years, the other for one year, to begin July, 2000. For one position, we are especially interested in the areas of law, medicine, media organizations, and media and politics; for the other, areas include immigration, gender, class and race, and poverty and social policy. Both positions will entail teaching of some of the major requirements (Introduction to Sociology, Contemporary Theory, Methods, and the senior essay seminar). Because Barnard is a liberal arts women�s college linked to an Ivy League research university, applicants should demonstrate a record of commitment to and proficiency in undergraduate teaching as well as research and publication. Send letter of application, vita, sample of scholarly work and three letters of reference by January 15 to: Julia Jung, Department of Sociology, Barnard College, Columbia University, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. Barnard is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals with diverse ethnic, racial, and cultural background.

Boston College. The Center for Religion and American Public Life seeks an assistant director. The person to be hired should have a doctorate in one of the social sciences and have strong intellectual interests in religion and American politics and society. The job will involve organizing conferences and seminars, writing grant proposals, and becoming actively involved in the life of the Center. Some teaching in the appropriate social science department at Boston College will also be expected. The position is for three years with the possibility of renewal for another three years. It is not a tenure-track position. The position�s start date is open. Applicants should send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a few selected writing samples, and three letters of reference to: Alan Wolfe, Director, Center for Religion and American Public Life, Boston College, 24 Quincy Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. The deadline for applications is December 31, 1999. Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Boston University. Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy. Seeking two tenure-track faculty to join dynamic, internationally recognized department. Applications invited from individuals with research doctorate in fields relevant to occupational therapy, including disability studies and medical sociology; developmental or social psychology; movement sciences; public health; and anthropology. Responsibilities include teaching in entry-level and post-professional graduate courses in areas of expertise, as well as sustained research and scholarship, including mentoring graduate students. All appointments are for nine months. Applications will be accepted until each position is filled. Interested candidates please send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, sample publications, and three letters of reference to: Wendy J. Coster, OTR/L, Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy and Search Committee, Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 635 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215; (617) 353-7518; e-mail [email protected]. Please visit our website for more details <http://www.bu.edu/ot/facultyjobs/>. Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bowling Green State University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for two tenure-track, assistant professor positions in criminology/deviance to begin in August 2000. All areas of research concentration within criminology/deviance will be considered. However, the successful candidate for one position will have teaching interests in social control and punishment/corrections. A PhD in sociology is expected by the starting date of employment for both positions. Candidates must have outstanding potential for research, the ability to pursue extramural research funding, and a commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department has a strong doctoral program focusing on demography, family sociology, and social psychology in addition to criminology and deviant behavior. Applicants must submit a letter of application, statement of research agenda, curriculum vitae, sample of written work and three current and original letters of reference to: Stephen A. Cernkovich, Criminology/Deviance Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0231. Applications must be postmarked by December 15, 1999. Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Bradley University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level for the 2000-01 academic year. PhD required. Areas of specialization include but are not limited to Gender, Family Systems, Qualitative Methodology and Cultural Studies. Courses to be taught include Introductory Sociology, Gender, Marriage and Family, Comparative Family Systems. Demonstrated teaching ability with research potential preferred. Send a letter of interest, curriculum vita, graduate transcripts and three letters of reference to: Leonardo Salamini, Chairperson, Department of Sociology, Bradley University, Peoria, IL 61625. Applications will be accepted until January 17, or until the position is filled. Bradley University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Bridgewater State College, Assistant/Associate Professor, Criminal Justice/Criminology The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Bridgewater State College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Criminal Justice/Criminology beginning Fall 2000. The position requires teaching undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice and Criminology, advising students, participating in departmental activities such as program review and curriculum development, and helping develop and implement proposed new undergraduate and graduate programs in Criminal Justice/Criminology. Requires an earned PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology or Sociology, with specialties in at least two of the following: Inequality and Criminal Justice, Race/Ethnicity and Criminal Justice, Gender and Criminal Justice. Prefer an ability to teach one or more of the following: Introduction to Sociology, Social Theory, Research Methods and Social Data Analysis. Submit letter of application, resume and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Office of Human Resources, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA 02325. Review of applications will begin on December 17, 1999 and continue until position is filled. Bridgewater State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment to increasing the diversity of its employee community.

University of California-Berkeley. The Walter A. Haas School of Business plans to fill one faculty position at the nontenure (tenure-track) level in Organizational Behavior (micro or macro), effective July 1, 2000. Applicants must have a PhD and exhibit a high potential for excellence in research and teaching. Vitae, evidence of teaching quality, copies of research papers, and names of three references will be accepted through the postmark date of January 14, 2000 and should be addressed to: Trond Petersen, Walter A. Haas School of Business, 545 Student Services Building #1900, University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720-1900. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

University of California-Berkeley. The Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy invites applications for an appointment to the faculty, anticipated at the Assistant Professor rank, to begin July 1, 2000. The School seeks to broaden the diversity of its faculty by appointing individuals who add new perspectives and new expertise. Applicants should have demonstrated skill and interest in applying a social science discipline to the quantitative analysis of public policies and their implementation; we are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in social psychology (especially political, health, or legal psychology), sociology, or political science. The applicant should be qualified to teach introductory quantitative methods/statistics to first-year Masters in Public Policy candidates in our core curriculum. The School seeks scholars who can be expected to make important research contributions relevant to the analysis of problems in the public sector. The potential teaching contribution of candidates will also be given careful consideration. We are particularly interested in applicants with both teaching experience and one or more years of post-PhD research experience. Candidates should send a (1) cover letter, (2) vitae, (3) a paper submitted to or accepted for publication in a refereed journal, (4) a brief summary of statistical training, (5) brief summary of relevant teaching experience, and (6) the names of four references to: Robert MacCoun, Faculty Search Committee, Goldman School of Public Policy, 2607 Hearst Ave., University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-7320. The deadline to submit an application is January 1, 2000, but earlier submission is strongly encouraged. All applications received after the postmark of that date will not be considered. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

University of California-Irvine. The School of Social Sciences invites applications for two positions (new or experienced Assistant Professor levels) in the broad areas of international migration and immigration. Applicants may be anthropologists, economists, political scientists, or sociologists and will be appointed in one of these departments. PhD is required. Candidates are sought with strong disciplinary training who show outstanding potential for interdisciplinary research and teaching in the substantive areas of international migration and immigration. It is expected that applicants will be involved in a new program of immigration studies being set up at UCI and that they will participate in individual and team research projects undertaken as part of the new program. Screening of applications will begin January 1st and will continue until both positions are filled. The University of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and particularly welcomes the applications of minorities and women. Completed applications should include a cover letter, vita, and three letters of reference and should be sent to: Frank D. Bean, 3151 Social Science Plaza, University of California-Irvine, Irvine CA 92697-5100.

University of California-Riverside. The Department of Ethnic Studies announces a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Asian Studies, beginning July 1, 2000. The successful candidate should be a scholar of unusual promise with a strong commitment to teaching excellence, research, and community service. Candidates in both the Humanities and Social Sciences, preferably those with a professional focus on the Filipino experience in the United States, are encouraged to apply. PhD degree must be in hand no later than June 30, 2000. To insure full consideration, completed applications must be received by January 17, 2000. Applicants are requested to submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and examples of scholarship to: Carolyn B. Murray, Recruitment Committee Chair, Department of Ethnic Studies, University of California-Riverside, Riverside, CA 92521. The University of California-Riverside and the Ethnic Studies Department are committed to building a culturally diverse faculty. UCR is an Equal Opportunity employer.

University of California-Riverside. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning July 1, 2000. We are interested in candidates whose approach to research and teaching focus on environmental/urban processes, with a secondary emphasis in one or more of the following fields: political sociology, economic sociology, demography, and/or criminology. The successful candidate must demonstrate promise of high-quality research productivity and excellence in teaching, and will be expected to collaborate in interdisciplinary environmental studies research at UCR. PhD in Sociology must be in hand no later than June 30, 2000. The review of completed applications will begin January 17, 2000, and may continue until the position is filled. Applicants are requested to submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: Raymond Russell, Recruitment Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, University of California-Riverside, Riverside, CA 92521-0419; fax (909) 787-3330. UCR is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

University of California-Riverside. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning July 1, 2000. We are interested in candidates whose research and teaching focus on inequality/stratification (gender, ethnic, racial, class) and/or economic sociology. The successful candidate must demonstrate promise of high-quality research productivity and excellence in teaching, and will be expected to collaborate in interdisciplinary research with UCR scholars from across the humanities and social sciences. PhD in Sociology must be in hand no later than June 30, 2000. The review of completed applications will begin January 17, 2000, and may continue until the position is filled. Applicants are requested to submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: Raymond Russell, Recruitment Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, University of California-Riverside, Riverside, CA 92521-0419; fax (909) 787-3330. UCR is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

University of California-Santa Barbara. The Law and Society Program invites applications for the position of Chair of the Program. Law and Society is an interdisciplinary program with 550 undergraduate majors, two full-time faculty, and 10 affiliated faculty in seven departments across the campus. In the next several years the Program anticipates building its roster of faculty and consolidating its intellectual core. A successful candidate must be appointable at a tenured level, Full or Associate Professor. Applications are welcome from all relevant social science and humanities disciplines and from all areas of interest. Minimum qualifications: PhD or equivalent in an appropriate field, law degree helpful but not essential and an excellent record of scholarship and teaching in sociolegal studies. We particularly encourage applications from women and members of minority groups. Deadline for receiving applications is January 1, 2000. Please send letter of application and curriculum vitae to: Chair, Search Committee, Law and Society Program, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106. The University of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

California State University-Chico is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sociology beginning in August, 2000. Primary area of specialization is Social Psychology with teaching responsibilities including Self and Society, Human Stress, and Life Course. Qualifications include a PhD in Sociology. ABD candidates with a completion date by August 2000 will be considered. Teaching, research/publication, and grant experience desirable. Teaching flexibility is desired, with ability and willingness to teach in at least four of the following areas: Social Theory, Methods, Work and Family, Occupations and Professions, Criminology, Social Inequality/Stratification, Religion, and Gender. As a University that educates students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, we value a diverse faculty and staff and seek to create as diverse a pool of candidates as possible. Send letter of interest, vita, three current letters of reference, and evidence of teaching effectiveness, to: Sociology Search Committee, Department of Sociology and Social Work, California State University-Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0445. Review of applications begins February 1, 2000 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information, see website <http://www.csuchico.edu/sosw/>; (530) 898-6384; fax (530) 898-4571. For disability accommodations call (530) 898-6384 or TDD (530) 898-4666. CSU- Chico is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action/ADA employer. CSU-Chico only employs individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

California State University-Fullerton. The Sociology Department invites applications for one full-time tenure track position beginning fall semester 2000. The department is seeking applicants with specializations in Aging, Deviant Behavior, Theory, Medical Sociology, and competency in qualitative and quantitative research. Responsibilities include committee work and university service, thesis, independent study supervision and undergraduate student advisement, supporting departmental general education efforts, and working with a culturally and economically diverse student body. Faculty are encouraged to integrate the use of technology in their courses. Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Sociology or related field with an academic background in Sociology. Applicants should be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses appropriate to their specialties. The successful candidate will show expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative research and a plan for building both research and a teaching career. Salary is commensurate with rank, experience and qualifications. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, sample(s) of research and/or publications, summaries of student evaluations of teaching, evidence of successful grant writing, examples of innovative teaching strategies, and graduate school transcripts to: Ronald Elliott Hughes, Chair, Sociology Department, California State University-Fullerton, P.O. Box 6846, Fullerton, CA 92834-6846; (714) 278-3531; fax (714) 278-2001; e-mail [email protected]. Consideration of applications will begin immediately. Applications are welcomed until the position is filled. Start date: August 17, 2000. The Department has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including women, members of minority groups, diverse sexual orientations and people with disabilities.

California State University-Hayward. The Department of Sociology and Social Services invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates should have PhD with specialization in sociological theory and additional expertise in family, gender and/or race/ethnicity, minority relations, as well as demonstrated competence and/or interest in working in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 10, 2000. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts; copies of major publication, and three letters of recommendation to: Diane Beeson, Chair, Department of Sociology and Social Services, California State University, Hayward, CA 94542-3042. For more information call the Department Secretary, Sylvia Musson at (510) 885-3173 or visit our web site at <www.csuhayward.edu>. CSUH in an Equal Opportunity employer.

California State University-Los Angeles invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of Social Psychology with emphasis in at least two of the following areas: Sociology of Emotions, Socialization, Interpersonal Relationships, Symbolic Interaction, Conversational Analysis, and Rational Choice. Applicants must have a PhD in Sociology at the time of appointment. Demonstrated ability and/or interest in a multi-ethnic, multicultural environment. Teaching, research/publication, and grant experience desirable. The duties include (1) teaching classes at both the undergraduate and graduate level, (2) supervising students for thesis and independent research, (3) engaging in research, publication and related professional activities, (4) contributing to the department, school and university through a variety of activities such as student advisement, curriculum development, and committee and community services. California State University-Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 1900 full and part-time students reflecting the rich ethnic diversity of the area. The University hires on the basis of merit and encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with disabilities to apply. Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be within the range of: $40,488-$51,036 per academic year. Additional performance/merit steps or bonuses may be earned in subsequent years. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Delos H. Kelly, Chair, Department of Sociology, California State University-Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032. Finalists will be required to send official transcripts from their doctoral institution. Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Review of applications will begin on January 3, 2000, and continue until the position is filled. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State-LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. California State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Title IX Employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship.

California State University-Northridge invites applications for two joint, tenure-track appointments commencing August 21, 2000. Position (#1): The joint-appointment in Sociology and Political Science requires the applicant to have PhD at time of appointment in Sociology or Political Science or closely related field. Position involves teaching in such areas as introductory and advanced courses in both departments in statistics, philosophy of social science, and research methods and includes directing or co-directing the Center for Survey Research. Submit letter of application, vita, three letters of recommendation and evidence of teaching evaluations and scholarship to: Stella Theodoulou, Chair, Department of Political Science, California State University-Northridge, Northridge, CA 91330-8254. Review of applications begins December 15, 1999 and will continue until position is filled. Position (#2): The joint appointment in Sociology and Urban Planning requires the applicant to have a PhD at the time of appointment in Urban Studies, Urban Sociology or closely related field. Position involves teaching courses in Urban Studies, Urban sociology and participating in local community development programs. Submit letter of application, vitae, three letters of recommendation and evidence of teaching evaluations, and scholarships, and brief statement of teaching philosophy to: W. Tim Dagodag, Coordinator of Urban Studies and Planning Program, California State University-Northridge, Northridge, CA 91330-8259. Review of applications begins November 30, 1999 and will continue until position is filled. For both positions candidates should demonstrate an active research agenda and a strong commitment to teaching a diverse student population. California State University-Northridge, a comprehensive urban university and one of the largest of the 23 campuses comprising the California State University system, is located 25 miles from central Los Angeles. The Sociology Department has approximately 950 undergraduate and 35 graduate student majors and is associated with four research centers. For more information on the University, check our website <http://www.csun.edu>.

California State University-Northridge invites applications for two tenure-track positions in Sociology commencing August 21, 2000: (1) Assistant or Associate Professor with primary area of specialization in Criminology or Criminal Justice. Secondary areas open, but desired areas include research methodology, sociology of law and ethnicity. (2) Assistant Professor in primary area of Sociological theory. Secondary areas open but desired areas include research methodology, sociology of law, ethnicity. Applicants must have PhD in Sociology or related field by date of appointment (JD only, not appropriate). Applicant must demonstrate evidence of competence in teaching, scholarly research and professional and community service or show potential in each of these areas. Grant writing experience desirable. Candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in specialty in addition to other undergraduate Sociology courses. We are especially interested in candidates who are effective teachers to multi-ethnic urban students. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 1999, and continue until the position is filled. California State University, Northridge, a comprehensive urban university and one of the largest of the 22 campuses comprising The California State University system, is located 25 miles from central Los Angeles. The Sociology Department has approximately 950 undergraduates and 35 graduate students and is associated with four research centers. Applicants should submit a letter of application, vita, sample or scholarly writing or publications, teaching evaluations or statement of teaching perspectives, and three letters of recommendation to: Jane Prather, Chair, Department of Sociology, California State University-Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330-8318. CSUN is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

California State University-San Marcos. The Sociology Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in August 2000, contingent upon approval. We seek candidates with interests in developing innovative teaching strategies for both undergraduate and master�s level courses (1) in core sociological areas (theory and methods), (2) in one of the following specialized areas: health and mental health; criminology and sociology of law; race, inequality and difference (including gender, class, sexual preference) and (3) willingness to teach in a second specialized area. Active research, preferably qualitative, in one of the specialized areas is expected and opportunities exist for participating in the Social and Behavioral Research Institute (SBRI). PhD required by time of appointment. The position will be open until filled. Please send a letter of application describing your teaching philosophy and approach, your research agenda, a curriculum vitae, samples of written work, a course syllabus and three letters of reference to: Garry Rolison, Chair of Search Committee, Sociology Department, California State University, San Marcos, CA 92096-0001; (760) 750-4123; e-mail [email protected]. The review of applications will begin on February 1, 2000. CSU San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer. The University has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities.

University of Canterbury New Zealand, Sociology, invites applications for two tenured position of Lecturer (US Assistant Professor) in the Department of Sociology. The minimum qualification on appointment is the PhD degree or equivalent. Preference may be given to candidates with expertise in any of the following areas: Gender/Feminist Analysis; Communications; Social Production of Culture; Globalisation and Inequalities; Families and Intimacy. The Department will require appointees to contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level and to provide supervision in the graduate programme. It is also expected that appointees will contribute to the Department�s core teaching programme. Successful candidates will be expected to take up appointments from January/February 2001. Full details are available at our web site: <www.canterbury.ac.nz> or will be mailed on request to e-mail [email protected] or to the address below. Applications, quoting Vacancy No. SO83, must arrive by the closing date of January 31, 2000, and should be addressed to: Human Resources Department, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand. The University has a policy of Equality of Opportunity in employment.

Carleton College invites applications for full-time, tenure-track sociologist beginning September 1, 2000, at assistant professor rank (or higher, in exceptional circumstances). We seek PhDs with broad teaching and research interests in one or more of the following areas: law, criminology, and deviance; marriage and the family, race and ethnicity; institutions and organizations. Candidates with multi-cultural competencies (such as African-American or Latino Studies) or comparativist interests who can complement our joint department�s international focus, are especially encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities depend on areas of expertise, with some coverage of introductory sociology expected. Send cover letter describing teaching and research interests, vitae, and three reference letters to: James Fisher, Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Carleton College, One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057 by January 5, 2000. Carleton, a highly selective liberal arts college, is a 45 minute drive south of Minneapolis/St. Paul. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, we particularly encourage applications from minorities and women.

University of Central Arkansas invites applications for one full-time, Lecturer I, non-tenure track position in Sociology to begin mid-August 2000 (contingent upon final budgetary approval). Candidates must demonstrate strong teaching ability and interests in the areas of Minority Relations and Social Stratification. This position has the potential to become tenure-track in the future. Salary is competitive with excellent fringe benefits. Vita, official graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching preparation/effectiveness, and three current letters of reference should be sent to: Edward Powers, Department of Geography, Political Science, and Sociology, 201 Donaghey, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR 72035. Review of applications will begin January 14, 2000. The University of Central Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

University of Central Arkansas invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Sociology. The position will be either a tenure-track or a three-year-renewable appointment by mutual agreement. The tenure track option will be at competitive salary. The three-year-renewable option will be at the national average by rank in sociology. The position will begin mid-August 2000 (contingent upon final budgetary approval). Candidates must demonstrate strong teaching ability in Social Statistics and interests in substantive areas that complement the department�s current strengths. Vita, official graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching preparation/effectiveness, and three current letters of reference should be sent to: Edward Powers, Department of Geography, Political Science, and Sociology, 201 Donaghey, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR 72035. Review of applications will begin January 14, 2000. The University of Central Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Charleston Southern University invites applications for a full-time Criminal Justice faculty position to begin August 2000. A PhD in Criminal Justice is highly preferred; however, doctorates in related disciplines other than law will be considered. Position is for Assistant or Associate depending on academic background. Experience in college teaching is required. The candidate must possess the ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in policing. Charleston Southern University, located in historic Charleston, SC is an independent comprehensive university, affilitated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. With an enrollment of 2,700 students, the University offers 30 undergraduate majors and graduate degrees in criminal justice, education and business. Send letter of application, vita, and names of references to: Elizabeth H. McConnell, Criminal Justice Search, Charleston Southern University, P.O. Box 118087, Charleston, SC 29423-8087.

University of Chicago. The Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies seeks applications for faculty positions at both the junior and senior level. Applicants� research and teaching interests should be related to social welfare policy, education and training, family and child policy or health studies. Applicants for junior faculty positions must have completed a PhD by September 2000 and must demonstrate strong promise for a scholarly career. Applicants for senior faculty positions should have a distinguished research career with major scholarly contributions and contributions to policy debates in their areas of interest. Senior candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae, list of references, and a sample of published work. Junior candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae, three letters of recommendation, and writing samples. Applications will be considered as they arrive and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send to Cynthia Cook Conley, Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies, University of Chicago, 1155 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637-2745. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

University of Chicago. The Committee on Human Development seeks a scholar with interests in culture and human development for a position with our faculty. Rank of appointment is open. Applicants are expected to have a distinguished record of scholarly attainment and strong commitment to both undergraduate and graduate instruction regarding some area of cultural and psychological processes, including cultural psychology, psychological anthropology, or culture and personal development across the course of life. The Committee is an interdisciplinary doctoral degree granting program in the University�s Division of Social Science. Joint and affiliate appointments may be arranged with relevant disciplinary departments. Minority applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. The University of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity employer. Please send a letter detailing your interests in joining the Committee and a Curriculum Vitae (including the names and e-mail addresses of three references) to: Chair, Human Development Search Committee, 5730 South Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL 60637-1603. Receiving applications will begin December 15th and continue until the position is filled.

University of Chicago. The College is now accepting applications for several three-year postdoctoral Harper and Schmidt Instructorships beginning in the 2000-2001 academic year. Instructors teach two full-year sections of Common Core courses in the social sciences that are required of all College students and pursue advanced research in their special areas. The Instructorships are open to scholars who will have received their PhD degrees no later than June 30, 2000. The annual salary for 2000-2001 will be $34,000. Applicants should submit: (1) a cover sheet containing name, address and phone number of applicant, email address, title of dissertation and the discipline in which the PhD will be awarded; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) three letters of recommendation; (4) a writing sample, preferably some portion of the dissertation, not to exceed 50 pages in length (this will not be returned); (5) a two-page statement describing your methods and goals in teaching a text in a general education course. Examples might be Weber�s, Protestant Ethic, Marx�s, 18th Brumaire, a selection from The Federalist Papers, or essays from Geertz�s, Interpretation of Cultures; and (6) a self- addressed, stamped postcard that will be mailed back to indicate that all materials for the application have been received. Application deadline is January 31, 2000. For more information, please visit our web site at <http://college.uchicago.edu/harperschmidt/>. Application materials should be sent to Harper/Schmidt Instructor Search, University of Chicago, Box 79, 1116 East 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637. An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Chicago State University. Tenure-Track Faculty Position. The Department of Criminal Justice announces the availability of a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning in August 2000. A PhD from an accredited institution of higher education in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, political science or related field is preferred; an ABD will be considered. Teaching experience is preferred, and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching is a necessity. Ability to teach research design and introductory statistics courses will be considered. Send letter of application, curriculum vita, letters of reference and examples of current course syllabi, if available, to: Search Committee, Department of Criminal Justice, Chicago State University, 9501 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628. Applications accepted until position is filled. Chicago State University is a master�s degree-granting institution, with an enrollment of 9,500. Chicago State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

City University of New York-Queens College. The Department of Sociology seeks to hire a tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor beginning Fall 2000. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a well-defined research program and to show promise as scholars and teachers. Candidates should have a PhD in hand at time of appointment. Although our preference is for an Assistant Professor, an exceptional candidate may be appointed at the Associate Professor level. We seek an individual who is committed to excellence in both research and undergraduate teaching. Applicants should send (1) curriculum vitae, (2) sample of scholarly writing, (3) statement outlining research and teaching interests and (4) three letters of reference by January 28, 2000 to: Charles W. Smith, Department of Sociology, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11367-1597. Queens College is located in Flushing, New York, and has a diverse student body of 18,000 students. Queens College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Claremont Graduate University. Psychology: Three positions: (1) Social Psychology (tenure track), (2) Developmental Psychology (three-year renewable) and (3) Program Evaluation (three year renewable), beginning Fall 2000. All positions are open rank and require a strong research record. Responsibilities include teaching and supervising graduate student research and student field experience. More information is available at <http://www.cgu.edu/sbos>. Send vita and personal statement to: Chair, Psychology Department, 123 E. Eighth Street, Claremont, CA 91711.

Coastal Carolina University. The Sociology Program invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure track position beginning August 2000. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Sociology, research expertise in Social Gerontology, a demonstrated interest in undergraduate teaching and research, and will assist in helping to promote the Department�s Gerontology Certificate Program. Applicants should send vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, copies of transcripts, and three letters of reference. Coastal Carolina University is a growing, state-assisted institution located 10 miles from Myrtle Beach. Consult our web page at <http://www.coastal.edu>. Send application to Chair, Sociology Search Committee, Coastal Carolina University, P.O. Box 261954, Conway, SC 29528. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Coastal Carolina University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and is eager to identify minority persons and/or women with appropriate qualifications.

Colby College. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a one-year full-time non-tenure-track position as a Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor to begin Fall semester of 2000. We seek an outstanding teacher, PhD preferred, who has clear strengths in the teaching areas to be covered. Teaching responsibilities require a five-course teaching load that includes both Introductory Sociology and Classical Sociological Theory. Three of the following four courses must also be covered: Contemporary Sociological Theory, Globalization, Social Inequality and Power, and Population Problems in International Perspective. Please send your curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a concise description of your perspective and research interests to: Chairperson of Sociology Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Colby College, Waterville, ME 04901. Please also include names of three references, but do not send letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin January 2, 2000 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about the College, please see the Colby Web page at <http://www.colby.edu>. Colby is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Colby College. Women�s Studies/American Studies: One year faculty fellow position jointly appointed in the programs in Women�s Studies and American Studies, for the academic year 2000-2001. The successful candidate will teach four courses, including an introduction to Women�s Studies (with a focus on Asian American women), a seminar in feminist theory (with a focus on women of color feminisms), a general introduction to American Studies, and a fourth course focusing on Asian American culture. Strong preference will be given to candidates with PhD in hand and some teaching experience, but ABDs are also welcome to apply. Letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Charles W. Bassett, Director of American Studies, and Elizabeth D. Leonard, Director of Women�s Studies, Colby College, Waterville, ME 04901. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 1999, and will continue until the position is filled. Colby College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. For more information about the College, and about the American Studies and Women�s Studies programs, please see the Colby web page at <http://www.colby.edu>.

College of Charleston. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August, 2000. Qualified candidates must have completed or be in the final stages of completing a PhD in sociology (i.e. successful defense of dissertation no later than May 15, 2000). Teaching experience is required. We seek a broadly trained sociologist with a specialty in Urban Sociology who could also contribute to teaching the undergraduate research methods sequence. The person would be expected to teach Urban Sociology, Introduction to Social Research, Social Research Practicum, at least one of the 100-level general education courses in sociology, and 300-level courses in a secondary specialty area. Desirable secondary specialties include applied sociology, race and ethnic relations, and demography. Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching within an undergraduate liberal arts setting. The person hired will have the opportunity to establish an affiliation with the Institute for Public Affairs and Policy Studies, a group doing contract research on local urban issues and policy. Application deadline is January 15, 2000. Send cover letter, vita, and names of three references to: Chair, Sociology Search Committee, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424; fax (843) 953-5824. The College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

College of Mount Saint Vincent, Sociology/Anthropology. Applications are invited for a tenure track-track position at the Assistant Professor Level. The successful candidate must have a PhD in sociology or anthropology by September 2000, and be prepared to teach Introduction to Sociology. Strong teaching and research skills required. Preference will be given to those who can teach courses in any two of the following areas: criminal justice, race and ethnicity, social work, and medical sociology or anthropology. Deadline for receipt of applications is January 25, 2000. CMSV is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages the applications of minorities and women. Please send letter of application, vita and names of three references to: Human Resource Department, College of Mount Saint Vincent, 6301 Riverdale Avenue, Riverdale, NY 10471.

College of William and Mary. The Department of Sociology invites applicants for an associate or advanced assistant position, beginning in August 2000. PhD in sociology is required. The successful candidate will teach demography and/or medical sociology, as well as statistics and/or methods. Strong commitment to teaching and productive scholarship are essential. Salary and benefits are competitive. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation to: Lawrence S. Beckhouse, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Sociology, College of William and Mary, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795; fax (757) 221-1007. Review will begin January 17, 2000 and continue until position is filled. The College of William and Mary is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

University of Colorado-Denver invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Sociology to begin Fall 2000. The department offers undergraduate and masters degrees. Candidates should have a PhD or firm expectations of completion by August 2000. We seek a candidate with a substantive theory, methods, and statistics background who specializes in Social Psychology and Criminology. The successful candidate should be able to teach courses in his/her specialty areas along with quantitative techniques and methods courses; contribute to the undergraduate and graduate programs; and develop a productive research program. Evidence of good teaching and potential scholarly productivity are required. Interviews will be conducted at the ASA meetings. Salary is competitive. Applicants should send a current vitae, letter of application, and three letters of recommendation to: Candan Duran-Aydintug, Chair, Department of Sociology, Campus Box 105, P.O. Box 173364, Denver, CO 80217-3364. Review of the applications will begin on November 1st. The University of Colorado-Denver is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Columbia College, Columbia, SC. Sociology/Behavioral Science. Tenure-track faculty position available August 2000. Methodist-related, women�s liberal arts college with co-educational evening college. The college emphasizes excellence in teaching, collegiality and professional development. PhD in Sociology or in a related behavioral science with at least 18 graduate hours in sociology (emphasis in criminology/criminal justice and/or family studies) required. Responsible for such courses as gender, family, deviant behavior/criminology. Send vitae, statement about teaching goals and research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness and three letters of recommendation to Elaine Ferraro, Department of Human Relations, Columbia College, Columbia, SC 29203. Applications should be completed by February 15, 2000. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Columbia University-Teachers College. Department of Human Development Sociology of Education. Position: Sociologist of education with background in applied social research methods and a substantive research interest related to social interaction in school and classroom contexts as well as strong skills in a range of methodological approaches, including quantitative and qualitative methods. Responsibilities: Teach graduate and service courses in the Program of Sociology and Education; advise students; supervise doctoral research; and maintain an active research agenda. Qualifications: Earned doctorate in sociology or sociology of education. Record or promise of scholarship and publication. Successful record and continued promise of obtaining extramural funding. Experience teaching in sociology or education. Rank: Open rank with preference for junior appointment as Assistant/Associate Professor. Send: Curriculum Vitae and a letter of intent including a statement of research and teaching interests to: Gary Natriello, Search Committee Chair; e-mail [email protected]. Candidates clearing the initial review process will be invited to provide references and representative publications at a later date.

Connecticut College. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure track, assistant professor position in sociology beginning fall 2000. We seek candidates whose primary teaching and research interests are in race and ethnic relations in the U.S. We are also interested in scholars who can compare race and ethnic relations in the U.S. to those in other countries or world regions. Requirements: PhD or near-PhD, ability to teach introductory sociology, stratification and theory. Teaching load for this position is five courses/year. Connecticut College is a private, highly selective college with strong commitment to the liberal arts tradition and an emphasis on broad interdisciplinary teaching and research. Tenure-track faculty receive a research stipend for the first two summers and a semester�s leave at full salary after their third year if they are reappointed for the full probationary period. Tenured faculty receive eighty percent of salary during a sabbatical year or 100% salary during a one-semester sabbatical. Salary is competitive. The college is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is actively engaged in diversifying its faculty and staff. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to: Robert Gay, Department of Sociology, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320-4196. Applications received by December 1st, 1999 will be given full consideration.

Cornell University. The Department of Human Development seeks applicants for two tenure-track assistant professor appointments in the areas of developmental psychology and/or life course studies, the department�s major areas of graduate training. These appointments will begin August 2000. The department is an interdisciplinary unit within the College of Human Ecology. The current faculty of 25 are from the disciplines of psychology, sociology, education, and history <http://www.human.cornell.edu/hd/>. Specific research emphases for the new appointments are open. Responsibilities include teaching three courses a year (typically two undergraduate and one graduate), supervising student research, and maintaining a rigorous, highly productive and externally-funded program of empirical research that will maintain and build the department�s international reputation. Send vita, statement of research and teaching interests, representative publications, and three letters of reference to: Juleene Conner, Department of Human Development, Martha Van Rensselaer Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853. Cornell University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For fullest consideration, applications should be received by January 7, 2000.

Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, New York State College of Human Ecology, Demographer. Appointment is expected to be made at the assistant professor level. Starting Date: July 2000. The Department of Policy Analysis and Management in the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University has an opening for a tenured or tenure track position in the area of demography and family policy. Responsibilities involve teaching family demography, family policy, and demographic techniques at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and conducting applied research in the area of demography and family policy. Research areas could include (but are not limited to) such topics as family and work, family structure and the well-being of children, population and aging, public policy and intergenerational support, demography of children and youth, welfare reform and family well-being, and the demography of inequality and social status. Qualifications: PhD in Demography, Sociology, or related fields with an emphasis on demography. Capacity to conduct applied research in the areas of family policy. The successful candidate must provide evidence of the ability to work with colleagues from different disciplinary backgrounds. Junior candidates are expected to complete the PhD prior to the effective date of appointment and must show potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly productivity. Senior candidates are expected to have an outstanding record of demographic and policy related research and demonstrated success in securing external funding. Salary: Negotiable, depending on qualifications and expertise. Location: Position is in an applied, multidisciplinary department with faculty members drawn from economics, sociology, social work, evaluation, psychology, public health and urban planning. There is ample opportunity for faculty cooperation and interaction, not only within the department but across the university. We will begin reviewing applications December 1, 1999, but continue to accept applications until the positions are filled. Send resume, samples of research, and three letters of recommendation to: Richard V. Burkhauser, Chair, Department of Policy Analysis and Management, N134 MVR Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853-4401; (607) 255-2097; fax (607) 255-4071. Cornell University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action educator and employer

University of Delaware, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning September 1, 2000. The position requires teaching undergraduate and graduate criminal justice courses. We seek candidates from fields that contribute to the interdisciplinary study of criminal justice and law and society. Specialization open but we are particularly interested in candidates specializing in comparative or cross-cultural criminal justice or in race/ethnicity and criminal justice. PhD is required. Send an application letter describing teaching and research interests, vita and three letters of reference to: Valerie Hans, Chair, Criminal Justice Search Committee; Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, University of Delaware; Newark, DE 19716. Deadline is January 15, 2000. The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer which encourages applications from minority group members and women.

University of Delaware, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position beginning September 1, 2000. The position requires an ethnographer with substantive interests in drug use and abuse, HIV/AIDS, prevention and treatment. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, the position involves participation in research projects at the Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies. The selected candidate will have a strong background and commitment to both teaching and conducting ethnographic research. PhD is required. Send an application letter describing teaching and research interests, vita and three letters of reference to: Cynthia Robbins, Chair, Ethnography Search Committee, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716-2580. Deadline is January 15, 2000. The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer which encourages applications from minority group members and women.

DePaul University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning September 2000. Teaching in at least one of the following areas: ethnic studies, criminal justice and corrections, health and human services, and global perspectives. Will be expected to teach general sociology and research methods. Opportunities to teach service learning courses, Women�s Studies, and International Studies. Programs include a BA and MA in sociology. The department consists of 15 faculty members, 144 undergraduate majors and 50 sociology graduate students. Candidates are expected to have the PhD completed at time of employment. Applications should include a letter describing teaching and research interests along with a curriculum vita, and three letters of reference. Supporting materials demonstrating teaching and scholarly achievement should accompany the application. Minority applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. The university and the department are committed to a diverse teaching staff. Review of application begins December 19, 1999. Materials should be sent to: Richard T. Schaefer, Chair, Department of Sociology, DePaul University, 2320 North Kenmore Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614; (773) 325-7823, fax (773) 325-7821, e-mail [email protected].

DePaul University. Well known for its reputation for excellence and as the largest Catholic university in the United States, DePaul University has been educating Chicago for over 100 years. At DePaul, you�ll work in a collaborative environment that lives its values, supports diversity and encourages professional development. Assistant Professor, International Studies Program. DePaul University�s international studies program invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level to begin in August 2000. The program is committed to hiring a diverse faculty to teach our multi-ethnic student body. Among our candidates, we encourage applications from scholars of color and women who can teach international organizations and international law, and who have research interests in the broad area of human rights. Our program offers interdisciplinary degrees at the BA and MA levels emphasizing foreign language competence, cultural constructions of nationhood and identity, and international political economy. The candidate should have a PhD in hand and have demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to synthesize social, economic, and cultural forms of analysis, evincing a strong commitment to interdisciplinary and critical approaches to the field. DePaul University offers competitive salaries, best-in-class benefits including: life, medical (Blue Cross, Blue Shield), dental, retirement plan, generous vacation plan, and full tuition assistance for yourself and dependents. Candidates should submit a letter outlining their teaching and research interests, a Curriculum Vitae, and the names and addresses (only) of three referees. Applications received by January 1, 2000 are assured consideration. Apply to: Robert Rotenberg, Director, International Studies, DePaul University, 2320 N. Kenmore, Chicago, IL 60614. DePaul University is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. <www.depaul.edu/~hr/>.

Drew University. The Department of Sociology seeks a full-time sabbatical replacement to begin September 2000. Applicants should have a PhD in sociology. The successful applicant will teach the following courses: Sociology of Youth, Sociology of Welfare, and Sociology of Education. The candidate will also be expected to teach Introductory Sociology and Sociology of Deviance. Candidates should expect to integrate material on gender and race into their courses, and be willing to use experiential and comparative approaches. Demonstration of effective teaching required. Class load is 3:2, and salary is competitive. Drew University is situated on a 186 acre wooded campus in Madison, New Jersey, 30 miles west of New York City. Please send: (1) vita, (2) three letters of recommendation and (3) brief statement of teaching philosophy to: Roxanne Friedenfels, Department of Sociology, Drew University, Madison, NJ 07940. Deadline for application is January 7, 2000. Possibility of position becoming tenure track, subject to budgetary approval. Drew is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Drury College. Criminal Justice/Criminology: The Department of Behavioral Sciences at Drury College invites applications for a tenure track position in Criminal Justice/Criminology beginning fall of 2000. Rank and salary are open. A PhD in criminal justice/criminology or closely related discipline is required by the time of employment. We seek applicants with applied knowledge and skills along with a strong commitment to teaching. The department plans to offer the master�s program at Fort Leonard Wood, a satellite program 90 miles from the main campus. The successful applicant will teach in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Send a letter of application, describing teaching, administration, and research experience and interests, vita, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Victor Agruso, Chair, Department of Behavioral Sciences, Drury College, 900 N. Benton, Springfield, MO 65802, (417) 873-7306, e-mail [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Drury College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

East Carolina University. Two nine-month, tenure track positions as Assistant Professor beginning August 14, 2000, are anticipated. Applicants from all areas of specialization will be considered. Factors which may enhance candidacy are: (1) ability to teach courses in race and ethnicity, theory, demography, rural, or law; (2) research interests in race and ethnicity; (3) research interests in one of our graduate program concentrations or campus research centers. Graduate program concentrations are in environment and society, health services and research, and social issues in regional development. Departmental interdisciplinary research ties are with the Center on Aging, the Center for Health Services Research and Development, the Survey Research Lab of the Regional Development Services, and the Institute for Coastal and Marine Resources. Teaching, research, and appropriate professional service are expected. The department of sociology offers BA, BS, and MA degrees, and contributes to a PhD in Coastal Resources Management. East Carolina University is a doctoral II state university in the coastal plain area of North Carolina with a current enrollment of over 18,000 students. The university consists of the College of Arts and Sciences and 11 professional schools, including a School of Medicine. PhD required at time of appointment. University web address is <http://www.ecu.edu>. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, samples of writing, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference to: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Sociology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353. Application review begins January 1, 2000. Positions will remain open until filled. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University. Accommodates individuals with disabilities. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Official transcripts are required upon employment.

Emory University. The Institute for Women�s Studies and the Department of Sociology seek an assistant professor, tenure-track in the area of women and development. Under exceptional circumstances appointment may be made at a higher level. PhD required. Our preference is for candidates with field-based research experience in a "third world" country that integrates analyses of gender within global/local processes on topics such as migration, work, politics, transnational corporations, health, education, social movements, or related areas. Candidates should have a broad background in feminist and development theory and be prepared to teach general survey courses on topics such as feminist theory, development theory, gender and development. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, supporting materials and three letters of reference to: Director, Women and Development Search, Institute for Women�s Studies, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322. Consideration will begin November 8, 1999 and continue until the position is filled. We encourage applications from women and minority candidates. Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Fairfield University. The Department of Sociology/Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2000. A PhD in Sociology, teaching experience and a commitment to research are required. Areas of specialization should include classical and contemporary theory, gender/life course, and U.S. community/ethnic studies with an emphasis on qualitative methods. Candidates must also be able to teach Introduction to Sociology. Deadline for submission of applications is January 15, 2000. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, a sample of scholarly work, evidence of teaching effectiveness, three letters of reference, and an official transcript to: Rose P. Rodrigues, Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Fairfield University, North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06430. Fairfield University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fitchburg State College, Behavioral Sciences Department, Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, begins September 1, 2000. Sociologist or Psychologist who can teach Foundations of Leadership I and II and a combination of Social Psychology, General Psychology, Introductory Sociology, Service Learning, Community Studies and additional courses in areas of interest; includes academic advising of undergraduates. Requires Doctorate in Social Psychology or related field and demonstrated teaching experience appropriate to the level of appointment. Review begins January 21, 2000 and continues until filled. Send letter of interest, resume, statement of teaching philosophy and list of references to: Human Resources Department, Fitchburg State College, 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer .

University of Florida. Assistant or Associate Professor. The Center for Gerontological Studies (CGS, <www.geron.ufl.edu>) and Institute on Aging (IOA, <www.aging.ufl.edu>) seek to fill one to two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant/associate professor. Applicants must have a completed PhD or equivalent, with a research specialty in aging, preferably one of these: (1) social/counseling and aging (social support, life satisfaction, social networks, or coping and adjustment); (2) politics and aging (public policy, state and local, legislative, inter-generational conflict, or interest groups). Candidates should have the potential to interact well with the shared teaching and research interests of other faculty in aging in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), the Center and the rapidly-expanding Institute. This tenure-track nine-month appointment will be a joint appointment with the candidate�s home department of choice in CLAS, with shared teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate will have background and/or experience in interdisciplinary aging programs. Candidates should have strong research skills and the potential to develop a significant interdisciplinary research program. Candidates will work with other faculty in aging to build a broad-based curriculum in interdisciplinary aging courses through CGS. Preference will be given to candidates with at least two years of teaching experience, and a demonstrated track record of publication and grantsmanship. Review of applications will begin on January 10, 1999, and continue until suitable candidates are identified. Minority applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send a detailed letter indicating their suitability for the position, a Curriculum Vitae, and detailed contact information for three references to: Robin L. West, Chair of Aging Search Committee, University of Florida, Center for Gerontological Studies, P.O. Box 117335, Gainesville, FL 32611-7335. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Florida Atlantic University. The Honors College seeks to fill a tenure-track position in Women�s Studies at the level of Assistant Professor for the fall of 2000. Area of specialization open. The successful candidate will teach upper and lower division interdisciplinary courses in Women�s Studies, Sociology, and his/her area of specialization. The Honors College is a highly selective liberal arts college within a state university. It offers a four-year curriculum centered on the traditional disciplines in the liberal arts and sciences, with an emphasis on critical thinking, independent study, community-based internships, and interdisciplinary programs such as environmental and international studies. For additional information see <www.honorscollege.edu>. The college is particularly interested in candidates who will contribute to these interdisciplinary programs and who will take a leadership role in developing a Women�s Studies curriculum with faculty working in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Required qualifications include a PhD in Women�s Studies, Sociology or related discipline (with a documented specialization in Women�s Studies), evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching, and potential for quality scholarship. To apply, submit a letter of interest that summarizes your qualifications, teaching philosophy, research interests, and that addresses how you can contribute to the enhancement of the Honors College community; as well as a current curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and official transcripts to: Chair, Women�s Studies Search Committee (ASA#252940), The Honors College, Florida Atlantic University, John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458. Materials must be postmarked no later than January 7, 2000. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Florida Atlantic University is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action Institution.

Florida International University, College of Urban and Public Affairs, School of Policy and Management, Faculty Positions In Criminal Justice. The School of Policy and Management is seeking to fill one tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position and two Instructor positions in criminal justice. For the Assistant/Associate professor position a doctorate in criminology, sociology, public administration, or related field is required. Applicants should have a record of, or show promise for, excellence in research and teaching. The potential to secure external funding is a plus. Areas of specialization are open. ABD�s with exceptional research performance and teaching experience will be considered. For the two Instructor positions, a master�s degree in criminal justice, criminology, or a related field is required. Higher degree is a plus. Teaching experience is preferred. Salaries for all three positions will be nationally competitive and commensurate with experience. Florida International University has two major campuses, with over 30,000 students from all 50 states and 120 countries. As a major center of international education, FIU prides itself on the cultural and ethnic diversity of its students and faculty. The Criminal Justice Program currently has eleven full-time faculty, and enrolls 600 students. It offers the Bachelor and Master�s of Science degree in Criminal Justice and works closely with the allied programs in public administration and health services administration. Florida International University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Institution. Applicants should submit a letter of application, the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references, and a current curriculum vita. FIU actively seeks women and minority applicants. Closing date for the Search is January 13, 2000. For further information, contact: Gloria Deckard, Director, School of Policy and Management, Florida International University, University Park Campus, ECS, Suite 443, 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33199; (305) 348-5890 <www.fiu.edu/~cupa>.

Florida State University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a new tenure-track position as Assistant Professor, effective August 2000. Preference will be given to candidates who add to our broad areas of concentration (Demography, Social Organization, and Inequality/Stratification). We especially invite candidates with substantive emphases in Aging and Life Course, Gender, or Health/Medical. Successful candidates must demonstrate significant accomplishments in research and teaching as well as potential for seeking and obtaining external research support. PhD in Sociology or closely related discipline required. Applications should include: letter describing research agenda and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and one reprint. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2000 and continue until the position is filled. Address to: Isaac W. Eberstein, Chair, Department of Sociology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2270. Florida State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Furman University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a one-year full-time sabbatical replacement position beginning in Fall 2000. Preference will be given to applicants with an interest in social psychology, work and organizations, social movements, sociology of religion, or urban sociology. Teaching load is five courses per year, of which two or three are introduction to sociology courses. Furman is a private liberal arts university with 2,500 students and a six-member department and approximately 50 sociology majors. Further information about Furman may be obtained from the web site <http://www.furman.edu>. Emphasis is placed on teaching, but research is strongly encouraged and supported. Applicants should submit a letter of application describing their teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, sample syllabi and copies of teaching evaluations to: David E. Redburn, Chair, Department of Sociology, Furman University, Greenville, SC 29613. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2000. Furman welcomes applications from women and minorities.

Gannon University, a Catholic institution located in Erie, Pennsylvania, invites applications for Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, slated to begin August 2000. The successful candidate for this full-time, tenure-track position will teach courses in Criminal Justice and Sociology. Preferred Requirements: PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology or related field by the time of appointment, (ABD will be considered), as well as previous teaching experience. Gannon is committed to student-centered learning with an emphasis on student-learning outcomes, and interactive and collaborative teaching and learning styles. Successful candidates must give evidence of competence in these teaching methods, as well as evidence of scholarship in the field, commitment to teaching in a liberal arts setting, and a commitment to supporting and furthering the mission of the university. Positions will remain open until vacancies are filled. To apply submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to: Gannon University, Human Resource Department, 109 University Square, Erie, PA 16541-0001; fax (814) 871-7514; e-mail [email protected]. For more information about Gannon visit our web site at <www.gannon.edu>. Gannon University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Georgetown University. The Department of Demography invites applications for a visiting assistant professor for the academic year 2000-01. The course load is two courses each semester. Graduate courses to be taught include a two-semester sequence in Research Design and Survey Design. The other two courses to be taught will be selected from our undergraduate and graduate course listings. In addition, the visiting professor will assist with the review and mentoring of students who are writing the MA research paper. Applicants should have a PhD in Sociology, Economics, or another field with a concentration in Demography. ABD will be considered. Substantive area of interest within Demography is open, but candidates must have a strong quantitative and methodological background. Applicants should send letters of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations (if available), and three letters of recommendation to: Elizabeth Stephen, Department of Demography, Box 571214, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057-1214. Review of applicant materials will commence on January 14, 2000. Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Georgia State University, located in the heart of downtown Atlanta. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a non-tenure-tract Lecturer position, beginning in fall, 2000. The department is seeking a scholar able to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses that will contribute to building our specialty programs in either "Family and the Life Course" or "Social Conflict and Inequality." We are a PhD granting department with a research-active faculty drawn from across the country and a growing international graduate and undergraduate body. Georgia State University is building a culturally diverse faculty and enthusiastically encourages women and minorities to apply. Candidates should submit: (1) a letter outlining their qualifications for this position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness; and (4) the names of three professional references. Send materials to: Recruitment Committee, Department of Sociology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30303. Formal review of applications will begin January 10, 2000, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Grinnell College. Department of Sociology invites applications for a one-year leave-replacement position to begin August, 2000. Assistant Professor, PhD preferred, Instructor ABD possible. Will teach five courses during the year, including sections of introductory sociology, and two or three other courses, with preference for the following areas: family, health/medical sociology, science and technology, environmental sociology, and statistics. Demonstrated teaching excellence is important. The search will remain open until the position is filled. In their letters of application, candidates should address their interest in teaching in an undergraduate, liberal arts environment that emphasizes close faculty-student interaction. To be assured of consideration, send Curriculum Vitae, transcripts, description of teaching/research interests, sample course syllabi, and three letters of recommendation by December 31 to: Christopher Hunter, Chair, Department of Sociology, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA 50112. For more information about Grinnell College, see <www.Grinnell.edu> or e-mail [email protected]. Grinnell College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to employing a highly qualified staff which reflects the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability.