ASA Employment Bulletin
December 1999

Pennsylvania State University. The Women�s Studies Program at Penn State invites applications for a joint faculty position in the area of global feminism at the Associate or Assistant level to begin July 1, 2000. The appointment will be made jointly with one of three cooperating departments: Geography, Sociology, or Political Science. We seek candidates with substantive research and interdisciplinary teaching experience in the areas of women and social movements, women and development, international feminism, or women in post-colonial societies. A PhD at the time of application is required to hold this position. A strong research agenda and a firm commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching are required. The Women�s Studies Program at Penn State is committed to placing interdisciplinary approaches and global issues at the forefront of the study of women and gender. The successful applicant will possess a demonstrated ability to teach courses in feminist theory and methodology, as well as her or his area of disciplinary expertise. Review of applications will begin January 3, 2000 and continue until the position is filled. Send cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: Joan B. Landes, Women�s Studies Search Committee Chair, 13 Sparks Building, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802. For further information about the position, contact Professor Landes at (814) 863-0046 or e-mail [email protected]. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

University of Pittsburgh. Director, University Center for International Studies (UCIS). The University of Pittsburgh invites applications from and nominations for candidates for the position of Director of the University Center for International Studies (UCIS). A major research institution and member of the Association of American Universities, the University currently serves 9,000 graduate and 23,000 undergraduate students through 16 graduate, professional, and undergraduate schools at its Pittsburgh campus and four regional campuses. UCIS is the University-wide organization that provides the framework for the international programs of the institution, including the Centers for Asian, Latin American, Russian and East European, and West European, and European Union Studies. The University Library System maintains strong collections and services in support of these centers and their faculties. The faculty of the 31 departments of the arts and sciences comprise a resource pool of scholars who contribute their research and expertise to UCIS. In addition, affiliated centers link UCIS to the professional schools. These include the International Business Center (Katz Graduate School of Business); the Ridgway Center (Graduate School of Public and International Affairs); the Institute for International Studies in Education (School of Education); and the Center for International Legal Education (School of Law). Five of UCIS�s international studies programs have been designated as National Resource Centers by the U.S. Department of Education, due to their national reputations for excellence. UCIS includes the Study Abroad Office and is the University�s link to the Semester-at-Sea program as well as to the University�s Nationality Rooms. UCIS is the home of several affiliated community organizations and scholarly associations. As such, UCIS is the major international service organization of the University as a whole. The Director is expected to lead the University Center for International Studies and assist the University�s leadership in maintaining and strengthening the international dimension of the institution. The Director for UCIS reports to the Provost. Candidates for this full-time position must possess an earned doctorate and high scholarly standing in one of the fields of international studies, and be highly qualified for a tenured appointment at the full professor level. Candidates must also have demonstrated excellence in academic leadership and in the complex management skills required by a very large matrix organization. The anticipated date of appointment is July 1, 2000. Applications received by January 15, 2000 will receive full consideration. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a letter of application describing relevant experiences and interest in this position, and the names of three references. Nominations or applications should be sent to: George E. Klinzing, Chair, UCIS Director Search Committee, University of Pittsburgh, Office of the Provost, 801 Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. For more information, visit the UCIS Web site at <http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/>. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Pittsburg State University. The Department of Social Science invites applications for two anticipated tenure track Assistant Professor positions in Sociology beginning August 18, 2000. A PhD in Sociology, by time of appointment, is required. Starting salary in the mid-thirties. Both positions will be expected to contribute to the general education offerings of the department including teaching large sections of Introduction to Sociology. For position one, we are looking for someone to contribute in the areas of Urban/Community and Statistics (with SPSS); for position two, we seek a specialist in Gender and Family. For each of these positions additional teaching areas in some combination of Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Law, Police and Society, Education, Comparative, and/or Research Methods would be favorable. The department is developing an International Studies program and the ability to contribute to this would be beneficial. Applicants should be committed to the highest quality undergraduate teaching and some teaching experience is preferred. Scholarship and service activities are required. Located in southeast Kansas, PSU is one of six universities in the Regents system of the state of Kansas. The department includes a multidisciplinary group of teacher/scholars offering disciplinary bachelor degrees and an MS in Social Science with specialization in Sociology or Political Science. Applicants should submit their curriculum vita with a detailed letter of application, outlining their teaching interests and philosophy, supporting materials, and three letters of support to: George Lord, Chair, Department of Social Science, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS 66762-7531. Visit us at <www.pittstate.edu>. Review of applicants will begin January 15, 2000. Pittsburg State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and has a strong commitment to faculty diversity. Applications from women and minority scholars are strongly encouraged.

Princeton University, Professor/Associate Professor, Urban Program. The Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs seeks a distinguished scholar to shape and direct a program in urban studies. The appointment, at the rank of professor or associate professor, is open with respect to disciplinary training and carries tenure. For full consideration, candidates should send a letter of intent and a resume by January 1, 2000 to: Administrative Assistant to the Dean, Urban Search, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544-1013. Princeton University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Princeton University. The Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs is seeking candidates for a position as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor of Science, Technology, Environment and Public Policy. Candidates must have demonstrated ability to illuminate public policy choices through analysis of scientific/engineering, as well as economic/political possibilities and constraints, and/or the application of social science tools to issues of scientific/engineering policy. Interest in and ability for leadership role in small but lively teaching and research program. Priority areas include: life sciences and biotechnology, environmental management and global change, information and communications, R&D and national security. Send resume, statement of research/teaching interests, three publications/pieces of written work, and names and addresses of three references as soon as possible. Consideration of applications begins December 1, 1999 and should be sent to: Administrative Assistant to the Dean, STEP Search, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544-1013. Princeton University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Purdue University, West Lafayette Campus. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track position in sociology at the advanced Assistant Professor to Associate Professor level, effective August 2000. The major responsibility is teaching one or more large (~500) sections of introductory sociology, with other teaching areas open. Teaching load is two courses per semester. A PhD in sociology, a record of excellence and continuing commitment to teaching introductory sociology, and research productivity are required. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation addressing candidate�s teaching and research strengths, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and sample syllabi and publications to: Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, 1365 Stone Hall, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-1365. Applications are due by February 15, 2000, but the search will remain open until a suitable applicant is hired. Purdue is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Quinnipiac College, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. A private, coeducational, non-sectarian institution located in Hamden, Connecticut, 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. Quinnipiac has 250 full-time faculty and enrolls 4,000 full-time undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students in nearly 50 undergraduate and 14 graduate programs of study in Business, Health Sciences, Law, Liberal Arts, Education and Communications. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top northern regional universities in US News and World Report�s America�s Best Colleges. On July 1, 2000, Quinnipiac College officially changes its name to Quinnipiac University. The Quinnipiac College School of Liberal Arts, one of four schools at Quinnipiac, offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in English, education, gerontology, history, legal studies, mass communications, mathematics, political science, psychobiology, psychology, social services, sociology and Spanish. The School also offers Master�s degree programs in teaching and journalism. There are 70 full-time faculty members. The School of Liberal Arts offers a first-rate education and preparation for successful careers in a wide range of fields. The Department of Sociology, Social Services, Gerontology, and Anthropology, in the School of Liberal Arts, invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position for a new Criminal Justice major within the Department, to begin Fall 2000. The successful candidate must have a PhD in Sociology or Criminology by the time of appointment and must have the ability to teach courses related to criminal justice/criminology, as well as general sociology. Additionally, you must show evidence of professional and scholarly activity in this specialization. The appointee will be instrumental in the development of the new Criminal Justice program, including teaching undergraduate courses, developing relationships with agencies involved in criminal justice, as well as collaborating with the College�s Department of Legal Studies and Quinnipiac School of Law. Applicants should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and any other supporting documentation to: Lynne G. Hodgson, Chair, Department of Sociology, Social Services, Gerontology, and Anthropology, Quinnipiac College, 275 Mt. Carmel Avenue/Hamden, CT 06518. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by February 1, 2000, but the search will continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive and depends upon qualifications and expertise. Quinnipiac College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are invited and encouraged to consider this opportunity and to apply. Visit our website <www.quinnipiac.edu>.

Radford University invites applicants for a full-time temporary renewable appointment, up to a total of three years beginning in August 2000. Primary area of specialization is Research Methods. The successful candidate will be required to teach the sequence of methodology courses required of Sociology majors, including one section off campus during the fall semester, and Introduction to Sociology and other general education courses as needed, and expand and supervise the internship program for the department. The applicant must have a strong quantitative background with the demonstrated ability to construct surveys and analyze the data with the latest statistical procedures. Secondary teaching interests are open. PhD in sociology is required by the time of appointment. Consideration of applicants will begin January 10, 2000 and will continue until the position is filled. Submit letter of application, vitae, and the names of three references to: Howard Schwartz, Chair, Search Committee, Box 6948, Department of Sociology, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142. Radford University is a co-educational, comprehensive, state-supported institution with an emphasis on teaching, located in scenic southwestern Virginia, 40 miles from Roanoke, with an enrollment of approximately 8,500 students. Information on the University and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology is available at <http://www.runet.edu>;. Radford University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Reed College. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position to commence Fall semester 2000. We expect to make an appointment at the assistant professor level, although more senior candidates may be considered. We are seeking applicants deeply committed both to teaching academically-oriented undergraduates and to conducting basic research in the sociology of work, organizations, and markets. The successful candidate should have a substantial interest in race and ethnicity in an American context, with emphasis on economic sociology as a vehicle for understanding the situation of African-Americans. Demonstrated competence in classical sociological theory and quantitative methods is required. Teaching responsibilities include advising senior thesis research in a mentoring relationship, and conducting small conferences in Introductory Sociology as well as in more specialized fields that complement existing program strengths. Applicants should send: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) names of references, (4) a sample of written work and/or a description of current research, (5) a description of teaching experience including course syllabi, and (6) if available, a summary of student evaluations. Letters of recommendation from at least three references should be sent under separate cover. Send to: William Tudor, Chair, Sociology Search Committee, Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland, OR 97202-8199. Our review of applications begins December 1, 1999. Questions may be addressed by e-mail to the departmental faculty: Alexandra.Hrycak@reed.edu or [email protected]. Reed College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit our website at <http://www.reed.edu/>.

Reed College. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a possible one-year visiting position to commence Fall semester 2000. We expect to make an appointment at the assistant professor level, although more senior candidates may be considered. We are seeking applicants deeply committed both to teaching academically-oriented undergraduates and to conducting basic research. Preference will be given to applicants prepared to teach courses in social stratification and some combination of the following areas: race, gender, ethnicity; occupations, organizations, markets; political economy. Demonstrated competence in classical sociological theory and quantitative methods is required. Teaching responsibilities include conducting small conferences in Introductory Sociology as well as in more specialized fields that complement existing program strengths. Applicants should send: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) names of references, (4) a sample of written work and/or a description of current research, (5) a description of teaching experience including course syllabi, and (6) if available, a summary of student evaluations. Letters of recommendation from at least three references should be sent under separate cover. Send to: William Tudor, Chair, Sociology Search Committee, Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland, OR 97202-8199; e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]. Our review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Reed College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit our website at <http://www.reed.edu/>.

Rutgers University. The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice on the Camden Campus invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant level to help implement a new major in criminal justice. Requirements include: a PhD in sociology, anthropology, criminology or related fields; teaching expertise in the areas of deviance and social control; a demonstrable record of research and publication in these or related fields; and a commitment to teaching excellence. Send letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, names of five references, and representative publications to: Drew Humphries, Chairperson, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice, Rutgers University, Camden, NJ 08102-1205. Application deadline is February 1, 2000. Visit our website <www.camden.rutgers.edu/dept-pages/sociology>.

Saginaw Valley State University. Assistant Professor of Sociology, tenure-track position beginning Fall 2000. PhD in Sociology required or completed within twelve months. Candidates must be willing and able to teach at least two introductory courses in sociology per semester. Other specialty areas are open; desirable areas include Deviance, Medicine and Health, Popular Culture, or Applied Sociology. Evidence of quality undergraduate teaching is essential. Twelve-hour-per-semester teaching load; summer teaching generally available. SVSU offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Saginaw Valley State University is a four-year, co-educational institution offering more than 70 undergraduate programs of study and five master�s degree programs. Situated on a spacious 782-acre campus, SVSU is conveniently located in mid-Michigan, 90 miles north of Detroit. One of the fastest growing universities in the state, SVSU currently has an enrollment of over 8,300 students. The unique and attractive campus includes several newly constructed classroom and office buildings and new performing arts center. For full consideration, please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: James Wood, Director of Human Resources, AP/S-ASA, Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710. Visit our home page at <www.svsu.edu>. Position will remain open until filled. SVSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Saint Mary�s University of Minnesota. Assistant Professor of Sociology, entry-level, tenure-track. Teaching sociology at all levels of an undergraduate major in Sociology with focus on Social Stratification; Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Class. The ability to teach research methods, interdisciplinary courses and experience in being an academic advisor will also be helpful. PhD preferred in Sociology. Preference will be given to candidates that have a broad knowledge of instructional technology and a commitment to the learner paradigm. Important qualities in successful candidate include demonstrated leadership, interpersonal skills and a willingness to be involved in the full life of an academic community at a liberal arts university, and a commitment to the mission statement and LaSallian character of the university. Salary: $31,000-$33,000. Review process begins January 2000 and continues until position is filled. Position begins August 2000. Send letter of application, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts and three letters of recommendation to: Wes Miller, Chair, Sociology Search Committee, Saint Mary�s University of Minnesota, 700 Terrace Heights #1516, Winona, MN 55987. Saint Mary�s University of Minnesota is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Salem College, a liberal arts college for women, invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor in Sociology beginning Fall, 2000. Requirements: PhD generalist with experience in deviance/criminology, statistics, second specialty area open; evidence of excellence in teaching, advising and scholarly activity. Send letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae, transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy and/or sample syllabi and three reference letters to: Suzanne Trask, Chair, Sociology Search Committee, Salem College, P.O. Box 10548, Winston-Salem, NC 27108-0548. Screening begins December 15, 1999; applications accepted until position filled. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Santa Clara University. The Department of Anthropology and Sociology invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in Sociology starting September 2000. Rank: Assistant Professor; PhD required at the time of appointment. Specialty Areas: Organizational Sociology and Sociology of Community. We are looking for a colleague who understands basic organizational processes, is comfortable in private sector as well as public sector organizations, has experience in change management and outcomes assessment, and appreciates the importance of technology as a variable in sociological explanation. Santa Clara is a Jesuit, value-oriented university with an undergraduate Sociology program. The university is located in the heart of "Silicon Valley". A successful candidate must be able to contribute to Sociology�s "Applied Sociology: Business and Human Services" emphasis, work cooperatively with other faculty involved in community studies, and establish a viable program of involvement with organizations in the community. Commitment to superior teaching and quality scholarship are essential. Applicants should send a letter of application detailing teaching philosophy, highlighti ng the candidate�s range of experience in organizations, and outlining scholarly interest. Accompanying documents should include: a current resume, sample syllabi for three courses, a sample of student evaluations of teaching, a sample of scholarly writing, and three academic letters of recommendation, and two letters of recommendation from people acquainted with the applicant�s activities in non-academic volunteer or work organizations. The Closing Deadline is December 15, 1999. Correspondence should be directed to: Sociology Search, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95053-0261. SCU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and welcomes applications from women, persons of color, members of other historically under-represented US ethnic groups, persons with disabilities, veterans, and Jesuits.

University of Southern California. American Studies and Ethnicity. In conjunction with the inauguration of the new PhD Program in American Studies and Ethnicity, the University of Southern California invites applications for five tenured/tenure-track positions for the Fall 2000: two senior positions and one assistant professorship in African American Studies; one senior and one junior position in Asian American Studies. These are each joint appointments with departments in the Humanities and Social Sciences. The Program in American Studies and Ethnicity has particular intellectual strengths in: (1) the study of race and ethnicity; (2) Los Angeles as a global city; (3) the analysis of culture. Successful candidates will have a strong teaching/research program that addresses at least one of these emphases. Junior applicants should have the PhD in hand by August 2000. Send letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, relevant publications, and three letters of recommendation to: Darnell Hunt and Dorinne Kondo, Co-Chairs, Search Committee in American Studies and Ethnicity, Program in American Studies and Ethnicity, University of Southern California, SOS 252, 3502 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0034. The Committee will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 1999, but will continue accepting applications until the positions are filled. USC is an Equal Opportunity employer.

University of Southern Colorado. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in Fall term, 2000. Areas of specialization are open. The candidate should expect to teach a standard range of undergraduate courses. Specific program needs include the areas of criminology, research methods, or stratification. Commitment to scholarship and excellence in teaching is essential. Standard teaching load at USC is four courses each semester. Grant money is available for course reduction. PhD required at time of application. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Screening will begin January 17, 2000, and remain open until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to: Ian Gomme, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Sociology, University of Southern Colorado, Pueblo, CO 81001-4901. USC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability Act Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

University of Southern Maine. Department of Criminology invites applications for an entry-level tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Criminology to begin September 1, 2000. PhD required no later than August 2000 in sociology, criminology, criminal justice or related social science discipline. The Department intends that by filling this position it will add to the diverse offerings of its department. The successful candidate will have a significant research agenda and be willing to teach in the area of race and crime; other teaching areas are open, though some preference will be given to mass media and crime. Forward a letter of application that includes a statement of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to: Piers Beirne, Chair, Department of Criminology, University of Southern Maine, 96 Falmouth St., P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME 04104-9300. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

State University of New York-Buffalo. School Of Social Work, Research Professor and Director, Center for Research on Children and Youth. Applications are being invited for a newly created tenured position in the school of social work (associate or full) to provide leadership to an interdisciplinary research Center that focuses on issues related to the needs of children and families. Requirements include an earned doctorate in social work/social welfare (preferred) or a closely related field (e.g., education, sociology, or psychology) and an established record of scholarship and externally funded research. The University of Buffalo, a Carnegie Foundation Category I research university, is New York�s premier public center for graduate and professional education, and the state�s largest and most comprehensive public university. The School of Social Work enrolls over 380 students and offers an MSW and PhD and a dual degree in social work and law. Faculty have established an outstanding record of research, scholarship, and community outreach in such areas as aging policy, child welfare, substance abuse, poverty, health/mental health services, and multicultural social work. Deadline: December 15 or until the positions are filled. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, samples of scholarship, and names of three references to: Andrew Safyer, Chair, Personnel Committee, School of Social Work, University-Buffalo, 685 Baldy Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260-1050. Visit our website at <www.socialwork.buffalo.edu>. The University at Buffalo is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer with a commitment to the principle of diversity. In that spirit, applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged. No person, in whatever relationship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, shall be subject to discrimination on the basis of age, creed, color, handicap, national origin, race, religion, marital or veteran status, or sexual orientation.

State University of New York-Fredonia. Tenure track at Assistant Professor level. To teach medical sociology and mental health and society, minority groups required. Social class and inequality, sociology of the community and complex organizations highly desired. PhD required, college teaching experience preferred. Respond with application, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, and the names of three references to: Alan LaFlamme, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, SUNY College at Fredonia, Fredonia, NY 14063. SUNY-Fredonia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We actively seek and encourage applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

State University of New York College-Old Westbury. The Sociology Department invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 2000. A PhD in Sociology with a speciality in critical Criminology is required. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching in a multicultural environment and be qualified to teach courses in policing, criminal justice administration, victimology, and law and justice, as well as Introductory Sociology and general Sociology electives. Salary range: $38K-$42K. Send resume and three letters of reference by January 15, 2000 to: State University of New York College at Old Westbury, Office of Human Resources, Search Committee: SOC-ASA, P.O. Box 210, Old Westbury, NY 11568. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

State University of New York-Stony Brook. Senior Sociologist. In the continued development of its global studies program, the Sociology Department is authorized to appoint an outstanding senior sociologist at the advanced Associate or beginning Full Professor level. Specialty is open, but direct relevance of the new colleague�s work to the understanding of global processes is essential. Stony Brook, located 55 miles from Manhattan, is a diverse, research-oriented department with an active PhD program. Expressions of interest are sought from accomplished sociologists in all countries and especially from women, members of minorities and other under-represented groups. Applicants should send only a letter summarizing relevant accomplishments and future intellectual aims; curricula vitae;complete names, addresses and phone numbers only of two scholarly referees; and copies of one lengthy, or two shorter, writings (which cannot be returned). Further written materials will be requested as needed. The University at Stony Brook is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women, people of color, disabled persons, and/or special disabled or Vietnam era veterans are especially welcome. To receive full consideration, applicants should respond by December 10th to: Chair, Selection Committee, Sociology Department, State University of New York-Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4356.

University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Geography invites nominations and applications for the position of Department Head. This tenurable position will be made at the rank of Full Professor, effective August 1, 2000. PhD required. Candidates should have a distinguished record of scholarship and professional achievement in the discipline of sociology, as well as demonstrated administrative ability and experience. Areas of specialty within sociology are open, although candidates should have strengths in quantitative research methodologies and be willing to teach an undergraduate course in social statistics. The Department has 10 full-time faculty members, and offers BA and BS degrees in Sociology/Anthropology and minors in Sociology, Anthropology and Geography. The Department enjoys strong demand for its courses, and has experienced dramatic growth during the 1990�s in enrollment and in number of majors and minors. The Department Head will be expected to nurture the Department�s continued growth and help it further define and develop its strengths. UTC is a metropolitan university of 8500 students offering baccalaureate degrees in 46 fields and masters in 17. Its 100-acre campus is located near downtown Chattanooga, in the center of a very scenic metropolitan area of more than 450,000. Applicants for this position should send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a list of three references, including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses, to: Sociology Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Geography, Department #2102, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 615 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598. Screening will begin in December and will continue until the position is filled. Appointment contingent upon funding. UTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Title VI and IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution.

University of Texas-Austin. The Department of Sociology and the Center for Middle Eastern Studies announce a search for an academic to fill a joint tenure-track Assistant Professor level position, with a starting date of September, 2000. Although the specific substantive area is open, the successful applicant�s research and teaching interests must focus on the Middle East. We will give particular attention to contemporary development (with special emphasis on issues related to gender), and to urban/metropolitan issues, including internal and international migration. We can only consider individuals who will have competed all requirements for the PhD prior to the time of appointment. Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a letter of introduction, a current vita, a writing sample, and letters from three references to: Recruitment Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, Burdine 336, The University of Texas-Austin, Austin, TX 78712-1088. All applications must be postmarked by December 15, 1999. The University of Texas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.

Texas A&M University-Commerce. The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure track nine-month appointment. Salary range is $37,500 to $39,500 commensurate with qualifications and experience plus an excellent benefit package. The department is dynamic and growing with seven full-time faculty in sociology and criminal justice and offers BS and MS Degrees in sociology and a BSCJ in criminal justice. Qualifications: PhD in criminal justice or sociology. Should be able to teach both graduate and undergraduate research methods and statistics. Experience or interest in teaching with new technologies is preferred. Review of applications will begin January 16,2000 and will continue until the position is filled. Starting date is August 21, 2000. Send letter of application, vita, three current letters of reference and official transcript of doctoral work to: Kenneth Lawrence Clinton, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Texas A&M University-Commerce, P.O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429-3011. Texas A&M is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals from underrepresented racial, ethnic and gender groups are encouraged to apply.

Texas Christian University. The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a renewable non-tenure track instructor position in sociology to begin fall 2000. PhD in sociology preferred at the time of employment. Teaching responsibilities include four courses per semester and advising of students. Courses that the candidate would be expected to teach include some combination of the following: introductory sociology, social problems, freshman seminar, research methods and/or social theory, plus other courses that the candidate develops for the program. Application review begins November 30, 1999 and will continue until the position is filled. Send a letter of application highlighting teaching philosophy and interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, sample syllabi, student evaluations, a vita, and three letters of reference to: Michael Katovich, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Box 298710 TCU, Forth Worth, TX 76129. TCU has a strong commitment to racial, gender, cultural, and ethnic diversity. We are an interdisciplinary, collegial department dedicated to teaching excellence in a student-centered environment. TCU is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer.

Towson University, Towson, Maryland. The Women�s Studies Program invites applications for a full-time, tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor level, beginning Fall 2000. We seek candidates whose areas of expertise are the organization of the health care system and women and health. Other areas of specialization could include violence against women, reproductive technology, aging and women�s health, and minority women�s health issues. Responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate teaching of interdisciplinary women�s studies courses, including introduction to women�s studies; student advising; program/university service; and evidence of (or strong interest in) feminist scholarship. Salary is commensurate with experience at entry level. Applicants must have a doctorate by the time of appointment. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a transcript, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample to: Chair, Women�s Studies Search Committee, Women�s Studies Program, Towson University, 8000 York Road; Towson, MD 21252-0001. Applications must be postmarked by January 3, 2000. Towson University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Trinity College, Hartford Connecticut. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position, Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2000. We are seeking a qualified candidate to teach quantitative research methods, the basic research methods course of the department. A second teaching area preferred in one of the following: Deviance and Social Control, Sociology of Law, Formal Organizations, or Sociology of Education. The Sociology Department consists of six full-time faculty with 50 majors. Trinity College is a four-year liberal arts college with 169 full time faculty members and 1800 students. A PhD is required by the date of appointment and teaching experience is preferred. Please send current curriculum vitae, letter describing research and teaching interests, and three letters of reference to: Steve Valocchi, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Trinity College, Hartford, CT 06106. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 1999. Trinity College and the Department of Sociology are Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employers. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Union College. Full-time visitor. The Department of Sociology invites applications for one (possibly two) full-time visitors. Areas are open, but the position requires a dedication to teaching, as well as an active research program. Special consideration will be given to the following areas: race relations, deviance, crime, social problems and international studies. Applicants should submit a letter of application, vitae, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching materials. Review of applications will begin February 1. Applications should be sent to: I. Kaplan, Chair, Department of Sociology, Union College, Schenectady, NY 12308. Union College offers an exceptional benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, a generous retirement plan and tuition remission. Check out our website at <www.union.edu>. Union College is committed to a program of Affirmative Action and equal employment opportunity. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

University of Utah <www.utah.edu>. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position beginning August 2000 in the area of criminology. A doctorate in Sociology or Criminology is preferred and must be in hand by August 2000 for appointment. Quantitative expertise is essential. A program of research that approaches topics in criminology from a macro-comparative perspective and shows strong promise of extramural funding is desirable. The successful candidate will be expected toteach a variety of courses in the undergraduate criminology curriculum and to serve as director of the highly successful Criminology Certificate Program. The position is contingent upon final budgetary approval. Review of applications will begin December 1, 1999 and continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter describing research and teaching interests; curriculum vitae; reprints/preprints of research publications; and three letters of reference to: Thomas J. Burns, Criminology Search Committee Chair, University of Utah, Department of Sociology, 380 South 1530, East Rm. 301, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0250. The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer and encourages nominations and applications from women and minorities and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.

University of Utah <www.utah.edu>. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a rank-open (associate or full professor) position, and seeks a scholar of national stature in the area of macro-comparative sociology. Quantitative expertise is essential and a history of extramural funding is preferred. The department is currently restructuring its graduate program around its strength in cross-national, macro-comparative research, and the successful candidate will be expected to assume a prominent role in this endeavor. Area of sub-specialization is open but preference will be given to an individual who will work well with current active research faculty in one or more areas that include: comparative institutional analysis; stratification; human ecology; and environmental sociology. The position is contingent upon final budgetary approval. Review of applications will begin December 1, 1999 and continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter describing research and teaching interests; a curriculum vitae; reprints/preprints of research publications; and three letters of reference to: Thomas J. Burns, Senior Search Committee Chair, University of Utah, Department of Sociology, 380 South 1530 East Rm. 301, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0250. The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer and encourages nominations and applications from women and minorities and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.

Vanguard University of Southern California. Department of Anthropology-Sociology, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The Department of Anthropology-Sociology of the University College is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor in Sociology for undergraduate, tenure-track appointment commencing Fall, 2000. Position Description: We seek an individual with proven teaching skills, particularly able to also develop research agendas that can facilitate student learning and involvements; with the following skills preferred: Strong theoretical and methodological background that enables teaching courses in methodology and theory; specialization(s) in any of the following: marriage and family, social stratification, social organization, sociology of race and ethnicity, or clinical sociological practice. The successful candidate will be expected to teach four courses per semester, including introductory and upper division courses in Sociology. Responsibilities will also include participation in departmental affairs, curriculum development, student advising, committee work, research and scholarly activities. Finalists will be required to appear for interviews and deliver classroom and/or scholarly presentation(s). Minimum Qualifications: (Required and Preferred Education, Knowledge and Abilities, Experience). Earned PhD in Sociology preferred. PhD candidates with strong records will be considered only if earned PhD applicants do not make the short list. Minimum teaching experience (one- to two years or equivalents in teaching assistantships) is a must. Closing Date and How to Apply: Deadline for all application materials is December 15, 1999. Review of applications will commence immediately thereafter. To be considered for the position, applicants are required to submit the following, completed application materials: Letter of introduction and intent; Up-to-date and full Curriculum Vitae; An official transcript showing the highest degree earned (from an accredited educational institution) (An unofficial copy may be sent in to meet application deadline, with an official copy following shortly thereafter); A statement regarding: teaching philosophy, Christian experience and statement of faith; experience with diversity; not to exceed three typewritten pages; A minimum of three letters of recommendation that are recent and two additional names, addresses, and telephone numbers of references; Any publications, articles, or textual material giving evidence of scholarship (do not send dissertations or other bulky materials.). Please send all materials to: Vincent E. Gil, Chair, Sociology Search Committee, Vanguard University of Southern California, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; (714) 556-3610; fax (714) 966-6316; e-mail [email protected]. It is preferred that materials be mailed rather than sent via fax. Vanguard University of Southern California (formerly Southern California College) is a private, small comprehensive university located in Costa Mesa, California, where it occupies 62 acres in coastal Orange County. It is approximately 35 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. Orange County is part of one of the most dynamic economic and cultural regions of the country. The campus is located 2.5 miles from Newport Beach. As a Christian liberal arts university within the evangelical tradition, the University adheres to tenets of faith expected also from its faculty. It is affiliated with the Southern California District of the Assemblies of God. Its campus community represents varied segments of the evangelical and charismatic traditions. The University has a student body of approximately 1,500. Undergraduate students represent the bulk of the population, while three graduate programs support a growing number of graduate students in the fields of education, religion, psychology, and soon, leadership studies. There are approximately 200 full- and part-time faculty. The University is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff, and has made educational equity one of its highest priorities. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, national origin, disability, marital or veteran status. Qualified women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

West Virginia University. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position starting August 16, 2000. We are searching for a quantitative criminologist with good methodological skills to teach advanced data analysis in addition to undergraduate course offerings related to the department�s Crime and Social Control emphasis, such as, criminology, juvenile delinquency, deviance, and administration of justice. Experience teaching large classes desirable. The ideal candidate should have a strong research agenda and will be expected to secure external funding in support of that agenda. WVU is an attractive location for criminologists, having links with the nearby CJIS division of the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Training and Research Institute. Completion of a PhD in Sociology or related discipline is required. Applicant to provide evidence of proven teaching ability and copies of written and/or published research. Provide a letter of application describing your research and teaching interests and experiences, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference. WVU is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to social justice and faculty diversity. Applications from women and minority scholars are strongly encouraged. WVU�s smoke-free campus is conveniently located seventy-five miles south of Pittsburgh and two hundred miles northwest of Washington, DC. Send applications to the attention of: Search Committee Chairperson, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, West Virginia University, P. O. Box 6326, Morgantown, WV 26506. Applicant review to begin January 3, 2000. Additional information may be found at <http://www.as.wvu.edu/soc_a>.

Western Illinois University. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track position in sociology at the assistant professor rank, beginning August 2000. Applicants should have specialties in stratification and research methods. Additional competence in one or more of the following is highly desirable: gender, demography, or community. PhD in sociology preferred; outstanding ABD in sociology would be considered. Candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching (please provide documentation), and must provide evidence of scholarly research. Send official transcripts, letter of application with curriculum vitae, and have three letters of reference sent to: Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455-1390. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2000 and will continue until the position is filled. WIU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Widener University seeks to fill an entry-level, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sociology to begin Fall 2000. We particularly welcome applicants with some mix of the following specialty areas: methods, organizations, criminology, and urban sociology. Secondary interests in social class and minorities are also of interest. Applicants are expected to have completed all requirements for the PhD in sociology prior to the date of appointment. Please send an application letter that includes research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae and three references. If available, please include sample of course syllabi, teaching evaluations, publications or a selection of research in progress. Application deadline is December 15, 1999 or until position is filled. Send to: Barbara Ryan, Chair, Sociology Search Committee, Widener University, Social Science Division, Chester, PA 19013; e-mail [email protected]. Widener University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

William Paterson University. The Department of Sociology invites applicants for a methodologist tenure-track appointment in Fall 2000 at the rank of assistant professor. PhD or ABD, teaching experience, and demonstrated commitment to teaching, research, and scholarship required. Salary competitive. Preparedness to teach undergraduate introductory and statistics courses, as well as graduate and undergraduate courses in both quantitative and quantitative methods are required. Send application letter, curriculum vita, sample of scholarly writing, and three original letters of reference by December15, 1999, to: Search Committee, Department of Sociology, William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Road, Wayne, NJ 07470. William Paterson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay invites applications for Assistant Professor of Social Change and Development to teach Social Justice Studies and help develop a Law and Justice Studies curriculum. Courses include Justice System Processes, Social Justice Issues, Freedom and Social Control, Power and Change in America and other courses in a personal field of expertise. Applicants with a demonstrated interest in exploring race, class, and gender in social justice in the U.S. in the twentieth century are preferred. PhD required in Sociology, Justice Studies, Criminal Justice, American Studies, Anthropology, History or related allied interdisciplinary field. First screen January 15, 2000; open until filled. Send a letter of application, current vita, transcripts, samples of written work, teaching evaluations, and three current letters of reference to: Lynn Walter, Search Chair, Rose Hall 324, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI 54311-7001; (920) 465-2355; fax (920) 465-2791; e-mail [email protected]. UWGB is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise. Names of finalists will be released.

University of Wisconsin-Madison. The UW-Madison Science Studies Search Committee invites applications for a tenured faculty position in the area of the sociology of science, beginning August 2000. Applicants must be outstanding scholars with a strong record of research and a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful applicant will be expected to assume a major leadership role in a new university-wide science studies program. The likely tenure home is the Department of Sociology. PhD or equivalent is required. Send letter of application referencing Job Code #SS1 and a curriculum vita to: Science Studies Search Committee, c/o Department of Sociology, University of Wisconsin, 8128 Social Science Bldg., 1180 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706. E-mail inquiries should be directed to [email protected]. Application deadline to assure full consideration is January 18, 2000. Finalists will be asked to supply three letters of recommendation. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are urged to apply.

University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for two tenure track positions in political economy starting in August 2000. These positions are part of the development of an interdisciplinary cluster in political economy which includes economists, philosophers, political scientists, and sociologists. While the ability to teach or publish in more than one field is not required, a successful candidate should have interests which span more than one discipline. Appointments will be made in the appropriate academic department. The level and salary of the positions depend on qualifications and experience. Application deadline: January 15, 2000. For tenured position, send curriculum vita only. For tenure track position, send curriculum vita, letters of recommendation, and samples of written work. Send materials to: Political Economy Search Committee, c/o June Bennett, 7448 Social Science Building, 1180 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706. The University of Wisconsin�Madison is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants and nominees must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2000. PhD required at time of appointment. Seek applicants with expertise in research methods and social statistics. Candidates must have graduate coursework in research methods and statistics, additional specialization in criminology, criminal justice, or urban and rural sociology preferred. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in research methods, social statistics, and other courses as needed by the department; engaging in professional and scholarly activities; university and community service; and contribution to the university�s commitment to diversity. Teaching and research experience desired. The salary range is competitive. For application materials contact: Clifford Mottaz, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 410 South Third Street, River Falls, WI 54022. Application deadline January 21, 2000. The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The campus is located 30 miles east of Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Wittenberg University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a senior faculty position (associate or full professor) with duties including serving as department chair. The successful candidate�s interests should complement those of present faculty: the department needs a person with teaching and research focus in aspects of one or more of the following: social psychology (especially issues of identity and self), sociology of the family and gender. Ability to teach research methods and/or sociological theory is also needed. Candidates who are interested in participating in the development of an interdepartmental program in communication/media studies are especially encouraged to apply. The Department of Sociology is composed of five sociologists and two anthropologists, with anthropological courses included as part of the Sociology major. Departmental offerings support Wittenberg�s learning goals-based General Education program and also contribute to several interdepartmental programs. Wittenberg is a liberal arts institution that stresses quality undergraduate instruction. Faculty are expected to have a well-rounded professional career, including research and service components alongside clear commitment to excellence in teaching. Designated as a national liberal arts college, Wittenberg recruits students from all states of the U.S. and many foreign countries for its student body of approximately 2000. Wittenberg is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minority candidates as we are committed to creating an ethnically and culturally diverse community. Send applications (including letter, curriculum vitae, names addresses of at least three references) to: Jerry G. Pankhurst, Search Coordinator, Department of Sociology, Wittenberg University, P.O. Box 720, Springfield, OH 45501; (937) 327-7500. Applications received by January 17, 2000 will fall into the initial pool. Review of applications, however, will continue until a suitable candidate has been selected.

Wittenberg University. The Department of Sociology invites applications from new sociology PhDs or ABDs ( PhD to be completed by start of appointment) for a Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin August 2000. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position, renewable annually up to three years. The successful candidate�s interests should complement those of present faculty: the department needs a person with teaching and research focus in aspects of one or more of the following: social psychology (especially issues of identity and self), sociology of the family and gender. Ability to teach research methods and/or sociological theory is also needed. The Department of Sociology is composed of five sociologists and two anthropologists, with anthropological courses included as part of the Sociology major. Departmental offerings support Wittenberg�s learning goals-based General Education program and also contribute to several interdepartmental programs. Wittenberg is a liberal arts institution that stresses quality undergraduate instruction. Faculty are expected to have a well-rounded professional career, including research and service components alongside clear commitment to excellence in teaching. Designated as a national liberal arts college, Wittenberg recruits students from all states of the U.S. and many foreign countries for its student body of approximately 2000. Wittenberg is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minority candidates as we are committed to creating an ethnically and culturally diverse community. Send applications (including letter, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of at least three references) to: Jerry G. Pankhurst, Search Coordinator, Department of Sociology, Wittenberg University, P.O. Box 720, Springfield, OH 45501; (937) 327-7500. Applications received by February 1, 2000 will fall into the initial pool. Review of applications, however, will continue until a suitable candidate has been selected.

Yale University School of Medicine. Division of Health Policy and Administration, Junior Faculty Position. The Department of Epidemiology and Public Health seeks candidates for a new faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with the potential for tenure in the area of health services research and management. Candidates are welcome in all relevant disciplinary areas. A PhD or MD degree is required. Candidates should have a solid publication record in peer-reviewed journals and appropriate teaching experience. Research and teaching areas of particular interest include managed care and the care of vulnerable populations. Research experience in linking clinical and financial data is desirable. Teaching assignments will be primarily at the master�s level in a program with strong interdisciplinary ties to clinical fields and to the Yale School of Management. For full consideration, applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference and a writing sample by December 31, 1999, to: William D. White, Head, Health Management Program, Division of Health Policy and Administration, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Yale University School of Medicine, 60 College Street, Box 208034, New Haven, CT 06520-8034. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from women and minority candidates.

Yale University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for the rank of Assistant Professor for an initial appointment of four years beginning July 1, 2000. Substantive research area is open. PhD required by July 1, 2000. Please send a letter of application, current vitae, summary of thesis, one page summary of current research interests, and letters from three referees to: Ivan Szelenyi, Chair, Department of Sociology, Yale University, P.O. Box 208265, New Haven, CT 06520-8265 before January 4, 2000. Yale is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Yale University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a four- year appointment as an Assistant Professor of Sociology beginning July 1, 2000. The disciplinary subfield is open, but candidates must have substantive research interests in contemporary Japanese society and be fluent in Japanese. Candidates must have completed all requirements for the PhD prior to July 2000. Please send a letter of application, current vitae, summary of thesis, one page summary of current research interests, and letters from three referees to: Ivan Szelenyi, Chair, Department of Sociology, Yale University, P.O. Box 208265, New Haven, CT 06520-8265 before January 4, 2000. Yale is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.