ASA Employment Bulletin
December 1999

Harvard University. The Kennedy School of Government seeks applications for a senior position in public management. We are particularly interested in accomplished scholars in the sociology of organizations . Though some priority will be given to those whose research focuses on public sector organizations, we welcome applications from organizational theorists whose work draws upon studies of the private sector. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a letter summarizing current research interests, no more than two recent articles or book chapters and the names of four references who could be contacted in the future. The target date for applications is December 15, but we will continue to review candidates until the position is filled. Application materials should be sent to: Katherine Newman, Chair of the Search Committee, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 79 John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Hastings College seeks sociologist with preparation in criminal justice studies to teach range of courses including Introductory Sociology, Sociological Theory, Family, Criminology, Juvenile Delinquency, Social Problems and Deviant Behavior, and Criminal Justice, effective 2000-2001 academic year. Tenure-track appointment. Rank and salary commensurate with credentials and experience. Benefit package includes sabbatical program and tuition remission for spouse and dependent children. PhD in Sociology or Criminal Justice. College teaching experience preferred. Hastings is an independent, coeducational, Presbyterian-related, Carnegie Baccalaureate I liberal arts college located in south-central Nebraska, 100 miles west of Lincoln. Enrollment is 1150 students. Contact: Dean Dwayne Strasheim, Hastings College, Hastings, NE 68902-0269; (402) 461-7360; fax (402) 461-7490; e-mail [email protected]. Review of completed applications begins December 16, 1999. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Haverford College. The Bi-College Peace and Conflict Studies Program at Bryn Mawr and Haverford College invites applications for a three year non-tenure track, renewable appointment at open rank to begin in the 2000-2001 academic year at Haverford College. We are interested in candidates who have a broad understanding of this emerging field to develop and teach introductory, intermediate and advanced undergraduate courses including a course with student field research. In addition, the position involves some administrative responsibility for this bi-college interdisciplinary program. Candidates from any discipline whose interests lie in the history, theory and/or analysis of peace, conflict and/or social justice are encouraged to apply. Applicants with field experience are also welcome. Candidates are expected to have completed their PhD and will be appointed to an appropriate department at Haverford College. Applicants are asked to send their Curriculum Vitae, a writing sample, a sample course syllabus, and three letters of recommendation by February 1, 2000 to: Sharon Nangle, Faculty Secretary, Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041. Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Holy Family College, Criminology/Sociology. The Social and Behavioral Science Division is seeking applicants for full-time continuing faculty positions in Criminal Justice at the Assistant Professor level to begin Fall 2000. PhD required preferably in Criminal Justice or Sociology with Criminology specialty. Teaching experience at college level expected, preferably in a liberal arts college. Responsibilities include teaching four courses per semester in Criminal Justice or Sociology, academic and career advising for 35-40 majors, committee/service, participation in academic program development across Social/Behavioral Sciences. Active scholarship is encouraged. Send resume, transcripts and three letters of reference to: K. Moyer, Chair, Criminal Justice Search Committee, Holy Family College, 9701 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114-2094. Equal Opportunity Employer.

University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL). The School of Human Sciences and Humanities (HSH) invites applications for a full-time continuing position at the rank of Lecturer in Sociology/Criminology starting August 2000. Position requires teaching four classes per long semester. PhD in sociology, with significant teaching interest in both criminology and sociology, required. Position requires teaching and program development for undergraduate and master�s program in sociology and criminology, including courses such as criminology, juvenile delinquency, theory and stratification. Must also be comfortable teaching in an environment that emphasizes interdisciplinary learning. Review of completed applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. UHCL is an upper-level university (junior, senior and master�s students), adjacent to NASA-Johnson Space Center. Send letter of application, vita, transcripts and three letters of recommendation to Criminology Search Committee, Box 416, University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX 77058-1098. We reserve the right to extend search or not fill position. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer supporting workplace diversity. Proof of eligibility to work in the US must be provided.

Humboldt State University. We are seeking to hire an Assistant Professor, with PhD, who specializes in Environmental Justice and Globalization Issues.The candidate must also be able to teach courses in methods, statistics and introductory sociology. Areas that are desirable, in addition to the essential ones listed above, include social ecology, economic inequality, and gender. We are seeking a scholar committed to teaching excellence and community based activities. Teaching experience and good student evaluations a must. Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer.Qualified candidates should submit the following: vitae, student evaluations, other evidence of teaching ability, letters of recommendation and official transcript of highest degree held. Submit materials to: Lee Bowker, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Humboldt State University, One Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521-8299. In letter of application, please refer to Job #00/01-11.

Idaho State University. The Department of Social Work, and Criminal Justice invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professors beginning Fall 2000. Both require a PhD and publication records. Position one (pending funding): rural sociology, demography and environment, stratification in a world perspective, health and illness, marriage and family and American minorities. Position two (pending funding): criminology, social problems, juvenile delinquency, women crime and corrections, and American minorities. The second position includes a heavy advisory load and supervised placement of student-interns in various law enforcement agencies. The Department offers an associate degree in Criminal Justice, a bachelors� degrees in Sociology and Social Work, and a Master�s degree in Sociology. It also participates in a cross-disciplinary Doctor of Arts program with Political Science and Economics. Idaho State is a fast-growing, comprehensive, regional university with two extension centers, serving approximately 12,500 students out of a population of about 180,000. Increasing emphasis is placed on telecommunications and distance learning. Pocatello, Idaho offers outstanding outdoor opportunities including Yellowstone National Park, the Frank Church Wilderness (America�s largest), and the Grand Tetons. For more information consult the ISU web page <http://www.isu.edu/nosearch/index.shtml>. Applicants should provide a cover letter, vita, teaching evaluations, and the names of three references to: Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice, Pocatello, ID 83209-8114. The searches will continue until the positions are filled. Salary is competitive for the upper Rocky Mountain region and depends partly upon experience and qualifications. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

University of Illinois-Chicago. The Jewish Studies Program is seeking to fill the position of Director. The Director will have the opportunity to build a program that is poised for substantial growth at an urban Carnegie Research I University. The position will be at the tenured Associate Professor or Professor level. The successful candidate, a scholar in an area of Jewish Studies, will have an appointment in Jewish Studies and the department of his or her discipline. The Director would be responsible for strengthening a growing Jewish Studies Program, including administering the program, and teaching courses and conducting research in his/her area in Jewish Studies. The position also involves administering the endowed Drobny Visiting Scholar program and working with community groups and external donors. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 1999 and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations are welcome. Candidates are urged to submit their material as early as possible and should include a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, and the names and addresses (including e-mail) of at least three references. Members of the search committee will be available at the Association of Jewish Studies Annual Meeting in Chicago, December 19-21, 1999 to meet with candidates. Other dates for appointments and interviews can be arranged. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Submit materials to: Robert Gordon, Chair, Jewish Studies Director Search Committee, c/o Office of the Dean (M/C 228), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 601 S. Morgan Street, University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL 60607-7104.

Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne . The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 1, 2000. Areas of specialization include policy analysis, social organizations, social psychology, and stratification. Other areas will be considered. IPFW is a joint campus of Indiana University and Purdue University, located in the second largest city in the state of Indiana and within three hours of several major metropolitan areas in the Midwest. The university has approximately 350 full-time faculty and 11,000 students. The Sociology and Anthropology Department is composed of nine sociologists and four anthropologists. The Department has undergraduate programs in both sociology and anthropology and an MA graduate program in sociological practice. Salary is competitive. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of written material demonstrating research and teaching competence, three letters of reference, and graduate transcripts to: Wen-hui Tsai, Chair, Recruitment Committee, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Indiana University-Purdue University, 2101 Coliseum Blvd. E., Fort Wayne, IN 46805. IPFW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer University. Application deadline is February 1st, 2000.

Indiana State University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for an assistant professor, tenure-track position (beginning August, 2000) to teach undergraduate and graduate theory courses with further interest in one or more of the following: race/ethnic/minority relations; organizations/occupations/work; collective behavior/social movements; social conflict. PhD in sociology required; college teaching experience strongly preferred. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Contact: Jerry Boyd, Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809. Affirmative action/Equal Opportunity employer. For more information, please see our website: <www.indstate.edu/socio/>.

Iowa State University. The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is seeking applicants for an assistant professor, tenure-track position in Family Studies to begin August 2000. Applicants must have a doctorate in family studies, family sociology, social work, or related field, research experience with emphasis on the interaction of family and community dynamics, and expertise in family theory and family interaction dynamics. Highly desirable are: experience with community-based programs for families, a record of publications/extramural funding, competency in an area of advanced research methodology, university teaching experience, and Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) or CFLE-eligible. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Deadline for application is January 14, 2000. Send current vita, samples of recent publications, graduate transcript(s), an application letter addressing qualifications, and three letters of recommendation to: Craig M. Allen, Chair, Family Studies Search Committee, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, 1086 LeBaron, Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011-1120; (515) 294-6317; fax (515) 294-2502; e-mail [email protected]. Iowa State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply. Additional information about the position is available on <http://www.fcs.iastate.edu/hdfs/>.

Iowa State University. The Department of Sociology seeks to hire a professor with a specialization in criminology/criminal justice. Rank is open and the position is defined as half-time teaching and half-time research. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate criminology courses. The person will be expected to serve as coordinator of the undergraduate criminal justice program and to supervise field placements. The department offers a doctorate with concentrations in social deviance, family, social psychology, social organization, social inequality, change and development, community, agriculture and the environment, and methodology. The person will be expected to pursue an active research program in the areas of social deviance, criminology, or criminal justice. Required: PhD in sociology, criminology, or criminal justice. Preferred: Demonstrated research and teaching expertise. Start date: August 16, 2000. Candidates should submit a cover letter describing qualifications as well as teaching and research interests. A curriculum vita and three letters of reference should also be included. Send materials to: Ronald L. Simons, Chair, Social Deviance Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Iowa State University, 107 East Hall, Ames, IA 50011-1070. Application deadline: December 31, 1999 or until position is filled. Iowa State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer: women, minorities and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.

Ithaca College, Sociology. Position available at the Assistant Professor level. Tenure eligible, starting Fall, 2000. Required to teach courses related to racial and ethnic relations, both domestic and global, social inequality and multicultural studies. Doctorate, excellent teaching record expected. Send vita, syllabi, course ideas and a summary of student evaluations to: Hector Velez, Department of Sociology, 106 Muller Faculty Center, Ithaca, NY 14850-7291. Screening of applications received will start after February 1, 2000 and will continue until the position is filled. Ithaca College is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. Member of underrepresented groups (including people of color, persons with disabilities, Vietnam veterans and women) are encouraged to apply.

Johns Hopkins University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, effective July 1, 2000. The Department seeks to strengthen its programs in Cross-national Sociology and International Development and in Social Inequality by recruiting a colleague who does sociological research on Chinese society and the Chinese diaspora in Asia and the Americas. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the Comparative American Cultures Program of the School of Arts and Sciences, which incorporates issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, and migration, with an emphasis on the comparative and interdisciplinary study of Asian and African diasporas. At least three years of experience beyond the PhD are required. 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 21218-2687. The deadline for applications is January 1, 2000. Johns Hopkins University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. We actively encourage women and minorities to apply.

Lander University. Visiting position (renewable yearly for up to five years)at a liberal arts, state-supported institution. Minimum requirements: MA in sociology (with preference given to ABD or PhD). Expertise in sociology of family with secondary area of deviance, social change, or demography. Normal teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The successful applicant may be required to teach part-time at an off-campus program and teach core courses. Strong commitment to teaching excellence is required. Further details on <www.lander.edu/behavioral_sciences/>. Send letter, Curriculum Vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts and references to: Tim Snyder, Division of Behavioral Sciences, Lander University, Greenwood, SC 29649. We will begin reviewing applications on January 15, 2000. Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action.

University of Louisville. The Department of Sociology invites applications for three tenure-track appointments at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall, 2000. For all three positions, applicants are expected to have strong statistical and methodological skills and an active research agenda. A PhD in Sociology is required for all three positions. (1) This position�s major focus is health and social behavior and medical sociology, and the successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in these subject areas. (2) This position�s major focus is applied sociology, with an emphasis on social policy and evaluation, and the successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in applied sociology and one or more of the following: family, education, urban social services, and organizations. (3) This position�s major focus is statistics/methodology, with GIS experience preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in social statistics, including multivariate analysis, and in research methods. Applicants should submit a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: Search Committee for Position #____ (insert number), Department of Sociology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292. To ensure consideration, materials must be received by January 31,2000. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Loyola Marymount University. The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor within the Department of Sociology for Fall 2000. Candidates must complete PhD in Sociology by August, 2000. Areas of teaching responsibility and research include deviance, criminal law and criminal justice and will also be expected to teach introduction to sociology. Teaching load is three courses each semester. Ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level is essential. Salary is competitive depending upon qualifications and experience. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 15, 1999. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The Sociology Department consists of eight members with approximately 120 majors. Send curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, sample of research and three letters of reference to: Loretta Morris, Chair, Department of Sociology, Loyola Marymount University, 7900 Loyola Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045-8410. Special emphasis is placed on teaching effectiveness, scholarly achievement, and service to the University for purposes of reappointment, tenure and promotion consideration. Loyola Marymount University is the only private Catholic University in metropolitan Los Angeles and invites candidates who desire to participate in a mission based on the Jesuit and Marymount traditions of higher education. Loyola Marymount University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and strongly encourages applications from Women and Minorities.

Macalester College. International and Japan Studies Professor. International Studies seeks to fill a two-year visiting faculty appointment, with the possibility of an additional two-year renewal, to teach courses specific to Japan and related themes in International Studies. Teaching load is four courses per year, evenly divided between International Studies and the study of Japan. We are looking for someone with training and research in one of these disciplines: geography, sociology, political science, or anthropology. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Japanese institutions and society, as well as the capacity to bring that knowledge to the design of courses on topics of regional/global reach and relevance (e.g. technology and social change, transnational cooperations and world development, women and the global economy). The appointment starts on September 1, 2000. Although all qualified applicants will be considered, we prefer the rank of Associate Professor or those with marked scholarly achievements beyond the dissertation. The successful candidate will have demonstrated effective teaching at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum. For fullest consideration, all relevant materials must be received by January 17, 2000. Please send a statement of teaching interests, current vitae, a sample of recent scholarship, and three letters of recommendation to: Margaret Beegle, International Studies and Programming, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105. Macalester College, a highly selective, private liberal arts college enrolling 1800 students from 48 states and 70 foreign countries, is located in a residential neighborhood of the Twin Cities. Macalester College has a longstanding commitment to maintaining a multi-national, multi-ethnic community and, as an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, welcomes and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Public Policy/Organizational Behavior. The Department of Urban Studies and Planning seeks a faculty member for a tenure-track position to conduct research and teach in the area of organizational behavior as it relates to public policy-more specifically, to bureaucracy, improving the effectiveness of public-sector (and private non-profit) organizations, the interactions between public-sector and private institutions, approaches to taking effective action in organizations, and the impact of new technologies in the public sector on governance and service delivery. The position will entail teaching courses relevant to public policy in an emerging MIT-wide undergraduate minor in Public Policy, as well as teaching in the Department�s PhD and professional Master�s program. The candidate should have a strong commitment to linking theory and action, and his or her research should be relevant to one or more of the Department�s five areas of specialization: Housing and Community Economic Development, Environmental Policy, International Development and Regional Planning, City Design and Development, and Planning Support Systems (including G.I.S.). Training in the fields of sociology, political science, or planning are most suited to this position. Interested candidates should have the PhD completed at the time of appointment and send us the following: (1) a letter explaining the fit between the applicant�s research, teaching, and intellectual interests, and the announced position, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) and three letters of reference. Materials should be sent to: Judith Tendler, Chair, Search Committee, c/o Ms. Kathy Hoag, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Room 9-519, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA. The deadline for applications is January 30, 2000. MIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty.

University of Maryland University College seeks faculty to teach sociology on U.S. military bases in Europe and Asia. Renewable annual appointments begin August 2000. Requirements include a PhD or two master�s degrees, recent U.S. university teaching experience, U.S. citizenship, and a commitment to teaching excellence. Preference is given to those qualified to teach in a second discipline needed overseas (e.g., business management, computer applications, political science). Benefits include transportation and military base privileges. Frequent relocation and the cost of schooling make these positions difficult for those with children. Please visit our website at <http://www.umuc.edu> under "Faculty/Staff". Send resume to: Rosemary Hoffmann, Assistant to the President, University of Maryland University College, College Park, MD 20742-1642; e-mail [email protected] (please include mailing address). Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

University of Michigan. The Council of the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), and the Institute for Social Research (ISR) invite applications for Director of the ICPSR (a new position). We prefer candidates who also can be jointly appointed to a tenured faculty post in a relevant academic department or unit and so should have professional accomplishments that satisfy the University�s tenure criteria. The ICPSR is a not-for-profit consortium of over 325 dues-paying colleges and universities around the world and is organized as a unit of the ISR. The ICPSR generates, maintains, and provides access to the world�s largest archive of computerized social science data; training programs for the analysis of quantitative social science data; and resources for social scientists using advanced computer technologies. For more information on this search, the ICPSR, and the ISR, visit our website <http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/EDSEARCH/>. The director of ICPSR will manage the organization, lead the staff, seek external funding, set policy together with the Council and the ISR, and be prepared to speak prominently, nationally and internationally, on behalf of issues related to social science and its data infrastructure. We seek candidates whose background, experience, and vision for the future will provide innovative leadership in all aspects of ICPSR�s mission in the context of the rapidly changing worlds of social science research, education, and information technology. Therefore the scholarly discipline of an applicant is unrestricted. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. Screening of applications will begin on November 1, 1999 and continue until the position is filled. Send applications, including a personal statement of interest, resume, or curriculum vitae, and names of references to the following: ICPSR Director Search Committee, c/o Michelle Humphres, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, P.O. Box 1248, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248; (734) 998-9911; fax (734) 998-9787; e-mail [email protected].

University of Michigan. The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts seeks nominations and applications for the John Derby Evans Chair in Media Technology. This faculty chair, made possible by the John D. Evans Fund for Media Technology, is intended for an eminent scholar and teacher who examines the multifaceted role and impact of new communications technologies in social, political, and economic institutions. Candidates who examine topics such as human-computer interactions, intellectual property rights in the digital age, the impact of e-commerce, and privacy and freedom of expression are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should be qualified for a senior faculty appointment in the College, which maintains strong programs in the social sciences (including departments of communication studies, political science, psychology, sociology, history, economics, and anthropology). Joint appointment with another school or college of the University (public policy, information, business, or law) is also possible. The University maintains outstanding teaching and research facilities, including the Institute for Social Research and the recently completed Media Union. The chair is expected to play a leadership role in helping to design, assemble and coordinate an interdisciplinary research program, and to coordinate an annual seminar with participants drawn from within and outside the University. The seminar and research program will provide a unique opportunity to work with leading experts in the field and to help in developing and sustaining a program in new communications technology at the University. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Completed applications should include vita, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applications and nominations should be directed to: John Derby Evans Chair, Department of Communication Studies, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, 2020 Frieze Building, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285. Deadline: Review of nominations and applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

University of Michigan. The Survey Research Center (SRC) of the Institute for Social Research (ISR) seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Research Scientist position in the area of sociology or demography and associated with the Center�s Family and Demography Program. The successful candidate will have the following interests and qualifications: (1) PhD in Sociology, Demography, or related fields; (2) Training, research experience, and major substantive interests in one or more of the following areas: family and household; marriage and cohabitation; fertility; children and adolescents; sibling relationships and influences; the life course; the transition to adulthood; labor market participation; and social policy; (3) A beginning record of presentations and publications with promise of future high quality security products; (4) Strong promise of future funded research and proposal development in relevant fields; (5) Ability to work well with staff and with others in the scientific community. The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants should forward a curriculum vitae, a statement of interest, three letters of reference, and writing samples to: James S. House, Director, Survey Research Center, University of Michigan, 1355 ISR, P.O. Box 1248, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248. Screening of applicants� materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

University of Michigan. The Survey Methodology Program (SMP) of the Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research seeks to appoint a survey statistician. A tenure-track Assistant Research Scientist position is preferred, but upgrades to tenured Senior Associate Research Scientist are possible, and candidates at all levels will be considered. SMP (scientists conduct research on survey methods, provide direction on innovation in research techniques used within SRC, and provide graduate and post-graduate education in survey methodology. The position of survey statistician will be approximately 50% devoted to teaching and 50% devoted to research. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate knowledge and interests in sample design, variance estimation, statistical models of measurement error, statistical adjustments for missing data in complex surveys, and/or the analysis of data from complex surveys. Successful candidates will have a PhD in a relevant field and also have high potential for establishing a successful and independent program of research including publication in scholarly journals and ability to generate funding to support research activities. Strong teaching abilities are also desirable. Applicant should submit a Curriculum Vitae, three letters of reference, and writing samples to: James S. House, Director, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, 426 Thompson Street, Room 1356, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. The University makes every effort to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

University of Minnesota. Senior Faculty. The Department of Sociology invites applicants for one full-time, nine-month, tenured position to begin as early as August 28, 2000. The appointment will be at the rank of associate professor or professor, depending upon qualifications and experience, and consistent with Collegiate and University policy. Field of expertise is open. The search committee is especially eager to review applications from mid-career scholars who have established reputations as scholars and teachers with exciting and innovative agendas. Responsibilities are to maintain an active research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise students, and serve on departmental and college committees. A current vita is required to open an applicant file. If the committee votes to interview, these additional items will be required: Samples of written work, Cover letter describing the applicant�s research agenda, Evidence of teaching effectiveness, Three letters evaluating the applicant�s scholarly accomplishments. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Vitas should be sent to: David Ward, Chair of Personnel Committee, Department of Sociology, University of Minnesota, 909 Social Sciences Building, 267 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455. The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons have Equal Access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

University of Minnesota-Minneapolis. The Division of Health Services Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota�s School of Public Health seeks a faculty member in Public Health Administration whose expertise is in the management of service oriented organizations. Priority will be given to applicants who have knowledge in management disciplines including strategic management, planning, finance, and organizational behavior and development. The individual selected will be asked to provide academic leadership to Public Health Administration with a specific emphasis on developing collaborative relationships with the public health community. Applicants must have an earned doctorate, MD, or equivalent professional degree, teaching experience at the graduate level, and a strong research and publication record. The appointment will be at the assistant, associate or full professor level, tenure track or tenure, dependent upon qualifications. Review of applications will begin January 3, 2000 and will continue until a candidate is selected. Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to: Robert Veninga, Chair, c/o Ann Reilly (AR2), 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 Missouri-Columbia. The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is seeking as assistant professor with interest in family diversity and/or multiculturalism to fill a tenure-track position beginning August, 2000. Candidates should have a PhD in human development and family studies or such related fields as sociology, psychology, anthropology, communications, or social work. The successful applicant, who has demonstrated exceptional promise in both research and teaching, will teach undergraduate and graduate courses emphasizing diversity in families and/or the life course and multiculturalism. Mentoring both undergraduate and graduate research efforts is also expected. The department focuses on families as basic units of society and emphasizes the development of individuals and families across the life cycle. Family diversity and multiculturalism are the department�s unique niches, and it seeks to strengthen that focus with this hire and eventual development of a graduate degree option in those areas. Currently, the department has ten tenure track/tenured faculty members, and approximately 160 undergraduate majors and 50 masters and doctoral students. The faculty are productive scholars studying such areas as childcare, development across the lifespan, family interaction and relationships, divorce, and remarriage. The department has housed the editorship of both Journal of Marriage and the Family,and Family Relations, the top two journals in the family field, in recent years and currently houses Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. The department also runs a laboratory preschool, rated among the top ten in the country, and enrolling over 100 children. Department faculty also direct The Center for the Study of Family Policy and Research. The current position offers a competitive salary and research start-up costs. Screening of applications begins January 1, 2000. A letter of application describing research and teaching experiences and interests, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference should be mailed to: Teresa M. Cooney, Chair of Multicultural Search Committee, 304 Gentry Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211-7700. The University of Missouri is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Missouri Southern State College, with a mission in international education, is seeking a Sociologist for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor rank beginning August, 2000. Area of specialization is Minority and Race Relations. Other areas are open but we would be particularly interested in candidates with teaching interests related to our international mission or Gerontology. The candidate must be willing to teach Introduction to Sociology and have a commitment to undergraduate teaching. PhD in Sociology is required. Application deadline is December 31, 1999. Send a letter of application, vitae, official transcripts and three letters of reference to: Dean Larry Martin, School of Arts and Sciences, Missouri Southern State College, 3950 Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801-1595. Missouri Southern State College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages women and racial minorities to apply.

University of Montana. The Department of Sociology invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions as Assistant Professor to begin August 2000. (The second position is contingent on budgetary approval.) Applicants must have a PhD in sociology by the appointment date and provide evidence of excellence, or promise of excellence, in teaching and research. We seek applicants who can teach some combination of theory, community, social inequality, sociology of work, and graduate-level qualitative methods. Applicants also must teach undergraduate research methods and/or large sections of the introductory sociology course. Preference will be given to candidates whose interests and skills complement those of the faculty and who can contribute to both undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department of Sociology has 11 faculty, 285 undergraduate majors, and 12 MA students. Our undergraduate and graduate emphases include General Sociology, Criminology, and Rural and Environmental Change. For more information about our department, consult our web site at <www.umt.edu/sociology>. A complete application consists of a letter of application, vita, academic transcripts, and three letters of reference addressing the job requirements, which should be sent to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Social Science Room 333, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812-5184. Completed applications must be received by January 10, 2000. The University of Montana is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer which encourages applications from women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Moravian College. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenurable track assistant professor beginning in the fall of 2000. Applicants should have a PhD in Sociology or Social Work. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in human services, social work, counseling, and introductory sociology. The ability to teach one or more of: aging, marriage and family, race, ethnicity and gender, and sociology of education is desirable. We are looking for an individual with a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates in a small liberal arts institution. Moravian College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin January 3, 2000. Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: Lucy McCammon, Department of Sociology, Moravian College, 1200 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018; e-mail [email protected]. For more information about Moravian College, please visit our webpage at <http://www.moravian.edu/MCHome/MC.htm>.

Morehead State University invites applications for a tenure track position in Sociology with a substantive focus in Criminology beginning August 2000. Applicants should be able to teach a variety of courses in deviance and criminology. Criminologists with a feminist/critical theoretical foundation and those with practical experience in working with juvenile or adult offenders are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidate will have the opportunity for affiliation with the Institute for Correctional Research and Training. Qualifications: PhD in Sociology. ABDs with completion by August 2001 will be considered. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methodological techniques. Teaching experience in a computer-enhanced environment preferred. The Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminology offers a BA and MA in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology. The department is a 1999 recipient of a National Science Foundation grant aimed at enhancing the sociology/criminology curriculum and computer lab. To ensure consideration, submit letter of application highlighting teaching areas and research plans, curriculum vitae, official transcripts, and names and phone numbers of at least three references by February 15, 2000, to: Office of Human Resources, Attn: Soc. #356, Morehead State University, HM 101, Morehead, KY 40351. MSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

National University of Singapore, Department of Sociology. Applications are invited for teaching appointments in the Department of Sociology from candidates who should possess a PhD degree in Sociology or Anthropology, and have teaching/research interests in the following areas: (1) Sociology of Southeast or East Asian Societies; (2) Migration; (3) Social Policy, Planning and Programme Evaluation; (4) Applied Sociology; (5) Crime, Deviance, and Sociology of Law; (6) Qualitative Methodology/Field Research; (7) Cultural Studies. The Department will also consider other areas in Sociology. Preference will be given to those who have a wish to develop their teaching and/or research interests in Asian Societies. The Department is open to recruiting a cosmopolitan teaching staff and graduate students in an attempt to develop and nurture a stimulating intellectual environment. Established in 1965, the Department offers courses leading to the degrees of BA and BSocSci (Honours), MSocSci and PhD (by research), and MSocSci (Applied Sociology by coursework and dissertation). With a current strength of 36 full-time faculty and over a thousand students reading one or more of the 50 modules offered, the Department ranks as one of the largest Sociology departments in the world. It maintains close ties with a variety of international organisations, foreign universities and research institutes. Apart from its firm commitment to teaching, the Department emphasises excellence in research and publication. Many of the works of staff are published by major international journals and scholarly presses. Staff members also serve in various capacities in professional associations and as research consultants to government ministries and voluntary organisations. They are also very active in applied research and in providing consultancy services to both public and private organisations. The Department�s main research focus is on globalisation and development, business and entrepreneurship, health and illness, historical sociology, crime and deviance, family and marriage, organisations, migration and ethnicity, problems of multiethnic and multireligious societies, social policy, and comparative Southeast Asian studies. Funding for research is available from the University. The University provides a computer-intensive environment for both teaching and research. Please send your application to: Lian Kwen Fee, Acting Head, Department of Sociology, National University of Singapore, 11 Arts Link, Singapore 117570; fax (65) 7779579; e-mail [email protected]. Visit our website at <http://www.nus.edu.sg/NUSinfo/Appoint/arts-socio.htm> for links to information on the Department, the University, terms and conditions of service, and the application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Nebraska Wesleyan University. Tenure-track Sociology position starting August 2000, pending administrative confirmation. Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Sociology (ABD in Sociology at time application is considered). We are looking for someone to provide leadership in our Criminal Justice minor and Pre-law advising. Specialization must include Criminology/Criminal Justice. In addition to sections of Introductory Sociology, Social Problems and Race Relations, the successful candidate will teach upper division courses. including some combination from Urban and Community Studies, Hispanics and Latinos in U.S. Society, Sociology of the Family, Collective Behavior, Group Dynamics, Crime and Delinquency, and one or more offerings in the areas of prisons, policing and criminal law. Candidates must possess demonstrably superior teaching abilities or promise. Applied experience in the criminal justice field is an asset. Appropriate professional involvement and development is expected and supported by the department and the university. Nebraska Wesleyan is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are especially interested in interviewing qualified women and minority candidates. This position fills a vacancy due to retirement and maintains the department at five full-time faculty. In addition to majors in Sociology-Anthropology, Social Work, and Business-Sociology, the department offers minors in Criminal Justice and American Minority Studies. Located in the state capital, Nebraska Wesleyan is an undergraduate liberal arts institution with an enrollment of 1700 and a strong emphasis on quality undergraduate instruction. Review of applications begins on 15 January 2000. Applications should include: (1) letter of application, (2) vita, (3) official transcripts, (4) evidence of teaching excellence, (5) statement of your undergraduate teaching philosophy and (6) three letters of reference. Send to: David Iaquinta, Sociology Search Committee, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 5000 St. Paul Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504-2796.

University of New Hampshire. Department of Sociology. Assistant professor, "Faculty in Residence" position, Fall 2000. This is a non tenure-track position, renewable for up to three years. Areas of expertise should include two or more of the following: race and ethnicity, work and occupations, statistics, social psychology. Commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching are essential. PhD preferred. Deadline January 21, 2000. Send cover letter, vita, three letters of reference, evidence of teaching ability (syllabi, evaluations, etc.), and sample of written work to: Recruitment Committee, FIR Position, Department of Sociology, University of New Hampshire, 20 College Road, Durham, NH 03824. UNH is committed to excellence through diversity in its faculty and strongly encourages women and minorities to apply.

University of New Mexico. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for the fall of 2000, pending budgetary approval. As part of the Department�s major in criminology, the successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in criminology and related fields. In addition, the candidate will teach graduate criminology courses and supervise MA and PhD students working in the area of criminology. Minimum qualification is a PhD in sociology or criminology to be awarded by August 15, 2000. The candidates must demonstrate a record of research and publication, as well as interest in teaching in the sociology of crime/criminology. While secondary area of specialization is open, the candidates should have a solid background in sociology complementing the primary specialty in criminology. The successful candidate should demonstrate evidence of ability to work cordially and cooperatively with colleagues and students. For more information on the Sociology Department and the criminology major, consult our web site: <http://www.unm.edu/~socdept>. For best consideration, applications should arrive by January 17, 2000. The application must include a letter of interest describing qualifications, a vita, at least two samples of written work, and at least two, and preferably three letters of recommendation. If possible, candidates are requested to include an e-mail address where they may be contacted. Address applications to: Chair, Recruitment Committee, Criminology Position, Department of Sociology, University of New Mexico, Social Sciences Building 1103, Albuquerque, NM 87131-1166. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

New York University, Faculty Positions, Asian/Pacific/American Studies Program. The A/P/A Studies Program will make two tenure-track, open-rank faculty appointments, pending final budgetary and administrative approval. One position will be a joint appointment in a humanities discipline and one will be an open joint appointment. Candidates for advanced junior or senior positions should have achieved substantial distinction in their disciplines; junior candidates must demonstrate potential for distinction in their disciplines. Primary emphasis of the program will be on community studies within a rigorous global and comparative framework, this may include expertise in ethnic studies, urban studies, critical race theory, transcultural studies, and/or a related area. Persons with a strong background in community-based work, collaborative work, and a demonstrated commitment to working with undergraduate students are especially encouraged to apply. Those experienced in multi-media applications for research, teaching, and community-based work will be given special consideration. Applicants should hold or have completed a doctorate before the job begins. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until both positions are filled. Send a copy of curriculum vitae plus the names of three references (with appropriate contact information) to: John Kuo Wei Tchen, A/P/A Studies, New York University, 269 Mercer Street, Suite 609, New York, NY 10003-6687. No e-mail, fax, or telephone inquiries will be accepted. NYU encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.

University of North Alabama announces the availability of a full-time tenure track position in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the Assistant Professor rank beginning August 2000. Doctoral degree is required and salary is commensurate with experience. We solicit applicants capable and willing to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate classes such as Criminal Law, Nature and Function of the Judicial System, Police Management and Policy, Introduction to Criminal Justice and Comparative Criminal Justice. The position requires a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching in criminal justice supported by appropriate research activity. UNA is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. Submit a letter of application accompanied by a detailed vita (including transcripts) and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action, University of North Alabama, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL 35632-0001. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2000.

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill invites applications and nominations from accomplished scholars for the Earl N. Phillips Jr. Distinguished Professorship of International Studies. The Phillips Professor will hold a tenured position in an appropriate department as well as a joint appointment in a newly designed Curriculum in International and Area Studies. Information about the new Curriculum may be found on the University�s web site at <http://www.unc.edu/depts/ints/>. Press the link to " Report on Proposed Major." Candidates for the Phillips Professorship who would also be interested in chairing the Curriculum are particularly welcome. The Phillips Professor must have a strong and demonstrable commitment to interdisciplinary, international studies and a proven record of scholarship and excellent undergraduate teaching in the field. Preference will also be given to candidates who will be associated with one of the area studies programs in the College. These include Europe, Latin America, Asia, (including South and Southeast Asia), Africa and Slavic, Eurasia and East Europe. Candidates� qualifications will be reviewed by an interdisciplinary faculty committee in the College of Arts and Sciences as well as by the faculty in the department in which their appointment and tenure would be located. Please send a cover letter, current vita and the names of four references to: Richard Soloway, Senior Associate Dean, The College of Arts and Sciences, 203 South Building CB#3100, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3100. The review of candidates will begin on February 1, 2000 with appointment as early as July 1, 2000. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal 0pportunity/ADA employer.

Northeastern University. The College of Criminal Justice seeks to hire assistant/associate professors beginning fall 2000. We are interested in candidates with a broad grasp of the field of criminal justice/criminology. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, research, student advising, and service. Candidates should have a doctorate in criminal justice or related field, and have demonstrated high quality teaching and research. The College of Criminal Justice maintains a bachelor�s degree program with over 1,000 students, and a master�s degree program with 75 students. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Title IX employer. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and phone numbers of three references to: Dean Jack R. Greene, Northeastern University, College of Criminal Justice, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. The search will continue until the position is filled.

Northeastern University. The College of Criminal Justice is proud to announce the establishment of the Elmer V. H. and Eileen M. Brooks Chair, endowed by alumnus Robert A. and Joanne Brooks in honor of his parents and their lifetime contributions to the Boston Police Department. The College also announces its search for the first recipient of this newly established chair. The successful candidate should have a distinguished career in the fields of policing and criminal justice as a recognized scholar with substantial applied research experience. We are especially interested in an individual with a strong national reputation in both academic and applied circles. Endowed as a Trustee Professorship, the highest level of distinction within Northeastern University, this faculty position is at the rank of full professor with tenure. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue an active program of research, teaching, and service as well as to maintain strong ties to the policing/criminal justice community. It is especially presumed that the chair holder will build upon the College�s close relationship to the Boston Police Department whose headquarters are situated adjacent to campus, as well as work with other area police agencies. Candidates should hold a terminal degree in criminal justice or related discipline and have a record of research, teaching, and scholarship sufficient for tenure at the rank of full professor. As a student-centered institution, we are particularly interested in candidates who can teach and work closely with undergraduate and graduate students, helping them to realize their professional goals. The College of Criminal Justice at Northeastern, entering its fourth decade of excellence, enrolls more than 1,000 full-time undergraduates and approximately 75 graduate students. The College has 14 full-time faculty, representing a broad range of specializations, and a research center with a number of federal and local grants. Located in the heart of Boston, a thriving urban center as well as the state capital, Northeastern provides an ideal site for researching issues in policing and criminal justice. Undergraduate students participate in the University�s renowned Cooperative Education Program. This program is designed to integrate periods of full-time work with periods of academic study in a sequence lasting five years.The Brooks Chair provides a highly competitive salary, a full-range of benefits, and a discretionary budget to support research. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Nominations and letters of interest may be sent to: Dean Jack R. Greene, College of Criminal Justice, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115.

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Northern Iowa. The University, one of the three state universities supervised by the State Board of Regents, enrolls approximately 13,500 students with a full time faculty of about 600. About 1700 students are majors in the College which has over 130 full time faculty members. As one of seven academic deans at the University, the Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences reports to the Vice President/Provost. The Dean provides administrative leadership and support for undergraduate and graduate programs in the Departments of Geography; History; Design, Family and Consumer Sciences; Political Science; Psychology; Social Work; and Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology. Cedar Falls is an attractive Northeast Iowa residential community of about 37,000 in an urban county of over 130,000. The city has excellent park and school systems, many recreational opportunities and a reasonable cost of living. Further information about the position, the University, and the community can be obtained from the University�s and College�s web pages <www.uni.edu/> and <csbsnt.csbs.uni.edu/>. Qualifications: Applicants must (1) hold an earned doctorate in a discipline represented in the College; (2) have successful academic administrative experience; (3) have exceptional oral, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills; (4) have a distinguished record in teaching, research, and professional service commensurate with a tenured appointment at the level of full professor in a department within the College; (5) be committed to a participatory management style; (6) exhibit a strong commitment to a diverse and international academic community. Salary will range upwards from $105,000. The University offers excellent fringe benefits, including TIAA-CREF. Application Deadline: Applications received by January 21, 2000 will receive full consideration. Applications, complete with curriculum vita, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of four references should be sent to the address below. Applications will be held in confidence and references will not be contacted until the candidate has been consulted. Contact: C. Murray Austin, Chair, Search Committee for College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Dean c/o Office of The Provost and Vice President, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0004; (319) 273-2016/2517; fax (319) 273-3509. Effective date of appointment: July 1, 2000, or as soon thereafter as possible. The University of Northern Iowa is an Equal Opportunity employer with a comprehensive plan for Affirmative Action.

Nuffield College, Oxford, England. Official Fellowship in Sociology. The College proposes to appoint, with effect from 1st October, 2000, an Official Fellow in Sociology. Official Fellowships are comparable with research professorships in other universities, and form a central component of the permanent research and teaching establishment of the College. The duties of an Official Fellow are to engage in research and to supervise graduate students; an established research record is essential. Nuffield has a strong tradition of empirically informed and theoretically aware sociology. It is expected that the new appointment will strengthen that contribution to sociology. There is no restriction on substantive field. Further details from: The Warden�s Secretary, Nuffield College, Oxford OX1 1NF, UK; e-mail [email protected] or from the website at <www.nuff.ox.ac.uk>. Applications should be received by January 10, 2000. Nuffield College is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity. The College exists to promote excellence in education and research.

Oakland University. Department of Sociology-Anthropology: Assistant Professor, tenure track position beginning fall 2000. Must be able to supervise undergrads in field placements, teach social work practice courses, social welfare policies, and either intro sociology or intro anthropology. Other desirable areas are aging and medical. Must have both PhD and an MSW degree by June 1, 2000; must show potential teaching effectiveness and ability to publish peer-reviewed research. Oakland University is 25 miles north of Detroit, enrolls about 15,000 students. Department consists of nine sociologists, four anthropologists, about 170 majors, with all programs currently at undergraduate level. Salary competitive for entry level position. Application review begins January 15, 2000. Send letter Curriculum Vitae and references to: Lynetta Mosby, Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology-Anthropology, Oakland University, Rochester MI 48309-4495. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ohio University Eastern invites applications for an assistant professor appointment in sociology, with a specialization in criminology. This is a full-time, tenure-track position beginning September 1, 2000. A PhD in sociology is required by date of contractual appointment. The candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a regional campus setting, and good communication skills. Primary responsibilities include teaching lower and upper-level undergraduate courses including criminology, juvenile delinquency, and deviant behavior. Preference given to applicants who have experience or skill in developing media-assisted, distance education courses. University-level teaching experience is desirable but not required. Research and service will also be expected. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Ohio University also offers an attractive benefits package including tuition remission for faculty and family. Applicants must submit a letter of application, vita, copies of graduate transcripts, teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching potential, and three current letters of recommendation. Screening of applicants will begin January 3, 2000 and continue until the position is filled. Apply to: Chairperson, Sociology Search Committee, Ohio University, Eastern Campus, 45425 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950-9724; fax (740) 695-7077; Web site <http://www.eastern.ohiou.edu>. Ohio University Eastern is one of five regional campuses of Ohio University. Set in the rural Ohio Valley, OUE is a non-residential campus with approximately 1,100 students. The campus is 14 miles from Wheeling, WV; 70 miles from Pittsburgh, PA; and 120 miles from Columbus, OH. Ohio University Eastern Campus is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

University of Oklahoma. The Department of Sociology invites applications for an anticipated full-time, tenure-track, entry-level or advanced Assistant Professor position beginning August 15, 2000. We seek a colleague with strong research and teaching commitments to complement departmental strengths and programs. Candidates must have a primary specialization in the area of criminology and/or criminal justice and also be willing to teach courses in deviance and/or the sociology of law. Secondary areas are open and an international/comparative perspective is desirable. Salary is competitive. Applicants must have completed (or be close to completing) the PhD degree, and provide documentation of research and teaching potentials. Applications should include a cover letter describing research and teaching interests, a vita, samples of written work, and three letters of reference. Completed applications may be postmarked, faxed, or e-mailed to: Wilbur Scott, Chair, Department of Sociology, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019; fax (405) 325-7825; e-mail, [email protected]. The screening of applications will begin after February 1, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to Professor Scott by phone at (405) 325-1751 or by e-mail. The University of Oklahoma and the Department of Sociology are committed strongly to the principles of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action. The University provides consideration for dual career couples.

Oklahoma State University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2000. Competence is required in Criminology with a secondary emphasis in Corrections or Penology. We are especially interested in someone who can teach quantitative research methods at the graduate level. Special consideration will be given to the candidate who is able to contribute to one of our other areas of specialization. These include Social Inequality, Social Psychology, and Complex Organizations. Applicants must have a PhD in Sociology or Criminology, evidence of potential for scholarly research, an interest in policy related and/or applied research, and excellent teaching skills. The person filling the position is expected to teach courses in Criminology and in Corrections. There may be opportunities to offer courses at Oklahoma State�s urban campus in Tulsa. For full consideration please send letter of application describing research and teaching interests, a curriculum vita, samples of published work and three letters of references to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Classroom Building 006, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 74078-4062. Deadline for applications is February 1, 2000. Oklahoma State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and actively solicits applications from qualified women and minority candidates.

Oklahoma State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning in August 2000. Competence is required in environmental sociology, and one or more of the following: social demography/population studies, urban, or social inequality. We are especially interested in someone who can teach quantitative research methods, naturalistic inquiry, and ethnographic fieldwork at the graduate level. We seek applicants with clear indications of research ability and scholarly productivity. The successful candidate will teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Applicants must have a PhD in Sociology, evidence of scholarly research, and interest in policy and/or applied research, and excellent teaching skills. Please send a letter of application describing research and teaching interests, a curriculum vita, samples of written work, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference to: Chair of Search Committee, Department of Sociology, 006 Classroom Building, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078-4062. Deadline for applications is February 1, 2000. Oklahoma State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and actively solicits applications from minority and women candidates.

Oregon State University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2000. Preference will be given to applicants whose areas of specialty criminology/juvenile delinquency/deviance, with secondary interests in sociology of education, applied sociology, collective behavior and/or formal organizations. We are seeking candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching and research. The department has ten faculty, 250 undergraduate majors, and 35 graduate students in an interdisciplinary Masters program. Salary is competitive. Application, including statement of interest, vita, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Recruitment Committee, Department of Sociology, 307 Fairbanks Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-3703; (541) 737-2641. Application must be postmarked by December 31, 1999 to receive full consideration. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply. Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a policy of being responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.