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February 2005 Employment Bulletins Positions in Academic Settings (A - G)
University of Alabama-Birmingham. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position, rank open, to begin August 1, 2005 for teaching and research interests in health and/or medical sociology. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Sociology and have a record of publication, grant support, and teaching commensurate with rank. Duties include teaching four (4) courses per nine-month academic year at graduate and undergraduate levels. The candidate will be expected to mount an independent research agenda. Appointment at Associate or Full Professor rank requires seeking funded research, with a portion of salary to be derived from extramural grants in collaboration with interdisciplinary campus research centers. Salary is commensurate with rank and experience. UAB is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive institution with an undergraduate population of 10,900 and a graduate/professional student population of 5,200. UAB's Medical School is in the top 25 in the U.S. The Department of Sociology houses the Center for Social Medicine and Sexually-Transmitted Diseases and is affiliated with the Lister Hill Center for Health Policy, the Center for Aging, the Center for the Advancement of Youth Health, and the UAB Minority Health and Research Center, and others. The Department of Sociology offers BA degrees in Sociology and Social Psychology, the MA in Sociology, and the PhD in Medical Sociology. Metropolitan Birmingham is home to nearly 1 million people and is at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with plentiful cultural and recreational opportunities. Applicants should send a current Curriculum Vitae, an official transcript, a list of at least three references, and a cover letter summarizing interests and experience to: William C. Cockerham, Co-Chair of Search Committee, Department of Sociology, U-237, 1530 3rd Ave S, University of Alabama-Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294-3350. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2005 or until the position is filled. The University of Alabama at Birmingham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. The Department of Sociology is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from women and minorities who may apply for special start-up funds.
University at Albany/SUNY. The School of Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor to begin Fall 2005. Candidates for this position should be able to contribute to the development of the School's Information Technology (IT) concentration, as well as to the University-wide IT initiative. A PhD in criminal justice or a related discipline is required, and candidates must have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research. Faculty candidates are expected to have the demonstrated ability to work with and/or instruct diverse groups of people. The School of Criminal Justice has an internationally renowned doctoral program, offers a comprehensive MA program, and provides a select group of undergraduates the opportunity to earn the BA in criminal justice. The IT curriculum allows PhD and MA students to complete a concentration that includes courses in data utilization, information management, geographic information systems, and spatial analysis. The successful candidate will join existing faculty in the IT curriculum in Criminal Justice and could develop new offerings reflecting other interests in the area. Teaching and research areas in the regular criminal justice curriculum are open. The University at Albany is one of the four University Centers of the State University of New York. Its approximately 17,000 students include some 5000 graduate students, and its full-time faculty numbers about 600. Albany, the capital of New York, is located in beautiful upstate New York in close proximity to the Berkshires, the Catskills, the Adirondacks, and the Hudson River Valley and is also convenient to Boston, Montreal, and New York City. Candidates should send a statement of research and teaching interests, Curriculum Vitae and three letters of reference to: Alan Lizotte, Chair, Search Committee, School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany, SUNY, 135 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12222. Review of applications will begin November 30, 2004 and will continue until the position is filled. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
American University in Cairo. The Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology and Egyptology Department seeks a sociologist. The candidate must have a strong background in forced migration, refugee studies, and resettlement issues and will be teaching courses in the Forced Migration and Refugee Studies graduate diploma program. The Successful candidate will also teach undergraduate sociology courses, such as introductory sociology courses, as well as courses in the candidate's areas of expertise. A specialization in one or more of the following areas is preferred: social psychology, gender, stratification, criminology, media, technology, medical sociology or social movements. Commitment to teaching and an active program of research and scholarship are essential. PhD is required. Founded in 1919, AUC's campus is located in Cairo, Egypt, and its degree programs are accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information see our website at www.aucegypt.edu. University teaching experience is preferred. One-, two- or three-year appointment subject to mutual agreement will begin September 2005. Renewal of an appointment depends upon institutional needs and/or the appointee's performance. English is the language of instruction. Salary and rank are according to scale based on qualifications and professional experience. For expatriates, benefits include housing, annual round-trip air travel for appointee and qualifying dependents, plus schooling for the equivalent of up to two children at Cairo American College. In view of AUC's protocol agreement with the Egyptian Government, which requires specific proportions of Egyptian, U.S., and third-country citizen faculty, at this time preference will be given to qualified applicants who are U.S. citizens. Application Instructions: E-mail a letter of intent specifying Position # SOC-1 with a current Curriculum Vitae and statement of teaching philosophy and research agenda to [email protected] and arrange to have three letters of recommendation and transcripts mailed to: Earl (Tim) Sullivan, Provost, The American University in Cairo, 420 Fifth Avenue, Fl. 3, New York, N.Y. 10018-2729. For full consideration, candidates must also complete the Personnel Information Form provided at forms.aucegypt.edu/provost/pif3.html. Applications accepted until position is filled. The American University in Cairo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
California Lutheran University. The Department of Criminal Justice invites applications for a nine-month full-time tenure track Criminal Justice faculty position at the rank of assistant professor to begin August 30, 2005. The candidate is expected to teach three courses a semester, with the possibility of summer teaching. The Search Committee seeks a criminal justice generalist who can teach in such areas as policing, corrections, drugs and crime, criminology, race and gender issues in justice, statistics and research methods. The candidate will also assist in supervising the internship program and program development. The candidate must possess a PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology or closely related field (a JD is not an acceptable degree for the position). ABD's completing their degree by June 2005 are also encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with prior college-level teaching with diverse student populations. A record of publications or the intent to engage in research is highly desirable. California Lutheran University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of CLU to apply. See www.clunet.edu for additional information about CLU. Applicants should submit a letter of interest indicating qualifications including teaching interests or experiences, statement of teaching philosophy, sample course syllabi, Curriculum Vitae, and three letters of references to: Ms. Randy Toland, Arts and Sciences, MC 3900, California Lutheran University, 60 West Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. Review of applications will begin in November. Open until filled. Official transcripts required prior to appointment. A representative will attend the March 2005 ACJS meeting in Chicago.
California State University-Chico. The Department of Sociology seeks a full-time temporary lecturer position effective 2005-06 with expertise in ethnicity, race, population, or related fields. One-year appointment, possibly renewable up to three years contingent upon programmatic need and budget. The teaching assignment will include some combination of the following classes: Principles of Sociology, Introduction to Asian-American Studies, Global Ethnic Issues, Ethnic and Race Relations, Social Statistics, Sociological Methods, Social Theory, or Population. The approach in all courses taught should reflect an interest in the diverse background of students from California. Actual teaching assignment will be based on the background of the individual and the needs of the department. Minimum Qualifications: A PhD in sociology or closely related interdisciplinary program. Candidates must demonstrate an interest and commitment to high-quality undergraduate education. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate may be considered. As a university that educates students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, we value a diverse faculty and staff. The candidate should demonstrate on-going and continuing interest and experience in excellent undergraduate teaching in Sociology. The potential for an active research program, and/or the capacity to seek extra-mural grants is also valued. Salary commensurate with qualification, experience, and rank. Questions and inquiries can be directed to: Laurie Wermuth at [email protected]. Send letter of interest, Curriculum Vita, three current letters of reference, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to Sociology Search Committee, Department of Sociology, California State University-Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0445; (530) 898-6384; fax (530) 898-4571; for disability accommodations call TDD (530) 898-5870. Review of applications begins March 30, 2005 and will continue until the position is filled. CSU, Chico only employs individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. For more information about the university, college, and department, you may visit our website at: www.csuchico.edu/soci/.
College of Staten Island/City University of New York. The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work of the College of Staten Island, a senior college of the City University of New York, invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Sociology, to start September 2005. We seek a Latin Americanist with a focus on political sociology and social movements, specifically transnational movements of gender and sexuality. Required: PhD in Sociology or related field. Geographic expertise in Mexico, Central America, or South America and fieldwork experience preferred. Expertise in ethnographic and comparative-historical methods desirable. Responsibilities include teaching courses in political economy, race, class and gender, and/or social movements, performing department and college service, and engagement in an active and productive research and/or publishing agenda. The department offers a unique interdisciplinary focus that blends empirical and theoretical work, emphasizing intersectionality and social justice, transnational studies, health and well-being, cultural practices, social theory, social policy, and methods. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2004 and continue until the position is filled. Salary range: $47,331-$61,111 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Send a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, three letters of reference, a writing sample, and one syllabus or course proposal related to the areas of specialization to: Jeffrey Bussolini, Chair, Sociology Search Committee, College of Staten Island, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, 2800 Victory Boulevard, Room 4S-223, Staten Island, NY 10314. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA employer.
University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track, joint-appointment with either Ethnic Studies or Women's Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor (contingent upon final budgetary approval). We seek candidates with research and teaching specialization in race and gender, and prepared to teach core sociology classes in research methods and/or theory at the graduate and undergraduate level. Other teaching areas of interest include political sociology; organizations, occupations, and work; youth; and sociology of sports. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to teaching and program development in Ethnic Studies or Women's Studies. Teaching and service responsibilities will be split (50/50) between sociology and one of these academic programs. Ethnic Studies and Women's Studies are growing programs with half-time Directors. The sociology department, which has a long-standing commitment to public sociology, includes eight full-time faculty, with 262 undergraduate majors and master�s degree candidates. CU Colorado Springs is a rapidly growing campus of 7,600 students and one of the top ranking master's level universities in the Western United States. For further information about UCCS, see www.uccs.edu. Hiring, promotion and tenure are based on 40% research, 40% teaching and 20% service, with a typical teaching load of 3/2. Send letter of application, Academic Vitae, and at least three letters of recommendation to: Abby Ferber, Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, P.O. Box 7150, Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150. web.uccs.edu/sociology/. Application review will begin February 20,2005, until the position is filled. CU-Colorado Springs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University of Colorado-Colorado Springs is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
University of Connecticut, Assistant Professor of Sociology in Residence: Sociology of Health. The University announces a newly authorized position in the Department of Sociology in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences on its main campus in Storrs. Appointment to this position will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor in Residence for two years, renewable under present funding arrangements for up to five years if achievement warrants. Eventual conversion to a tenure-track position may be considered should funding and need permit. The position carries an annual 2/2 teaching load, with some graduate seminars likely. Applicants are expected to hold a PhD in Sociology at time of appointment, and present a strong teaching record, evidence of a research program, experience in advanced research methods, and likely indications of securing future external funding. The appointee will be expected to pursue an independent research agenda in the Sociology of Health. Active collaboration with other interdisciplinary researchers will be encouraged. Affiliation with the University's Center for Health/HIV Prevention and Intervention (CHIP) is negotiable. A letter of interest and curriculum vitae, together with supporting materials and at least three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Richard Rockwell, Department of Sociology, U-2068, 344 Mansfield Road, Storrs CT 06269-2068. Screening of applications will begin February 15, and continue until the search is concluded. The University of Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and multicultural scholarly community. We therefore strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups, women, and people with disabilities.
University of Connecticut. American Politics. The Department of Public Policy (DPP) at the University of Connecticut seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position in American public opinion, behavior and survey research methods. Preference will be given to candidates able to teach survey research methods courses (qualitative or quantitative) at the graduate level. Candidates must have PhD at the time of appointment. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applicants should send a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, three letters of recommendation and samples of research and writing to: Department of Public Policy, Public Opinion Search, Attn: Public Opinion Search Committee, University of Connecticut, 1800 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, including minorities, women, and people with disabilities. (Search # 05A191)
University of Denver. Professor, Graduate School of International Studies. The Graduate School of International Studies is seeking to hire a senior specialist in international and comparative political economy and public policy in advanced or developing countries. Candidates should have distinguished themselves in teaching and scholarship in one, preferably more than one, of the following subject areas: varieties of capitalism; public finance; welfare systems; labor markets and social protection; economic growth and distribution, and regional and transnational economic integration. Ideally, applicants will have in-depth knowledge of a particular geographic region in connection with extensive field work experience. Online applications must be received by March 1, 2005. To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.dujobs.org. The University of Denver is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Eastern Washington University. Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning September 2005. The position requires a commitment to students, collegiality, quality teaching and advising as well as scholarly potential and an interest in participating in an interdisciplinary professional program grounded in the liberal arts. The successful candidate will teach courses in both the Criminal Justice and Sociology curriculum. Desired areas of specialization include comparative criminology, corrections (including community) and juvenile delinquency. The candidate must have a PhD in Sociology or a PhD in Criminology, or related field, with a Masters level degree in Sociology. Applicants must provide a current vita, transcripts, three letters of reference, samples of scholarship, evidence of teaching success and a research plan. Send applications to: Dale M. Lindekugel, Chair, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, 314 Patterson Hall, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA 99004-2442. Review of applications will begin in February, 2005, and continue until position is filled. Eastern Washington University is a Masters I level university with over 9,500 students located 17 miles southwest of Spokane, Washington. Eastern Washington University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, and applications from members of historically under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States pursuant to U.S. immigration laws.
Fayetteville State University. The Department of Sociology seeks PhD applicants for an Assistant Professor position with expertise in the social and behavioral aspects of health beginning August 2005. This position is affiliated with Fayetteville State University's Research Center for Social and Behavioral Studies in Health Disparity. The successful applicant will be given release time by the Center to pursue her or his research agenda. Applicants should be developing or have developed a research agenda related to the social and behavioral aspects of health. Priority will be given to applicants who have a high potential for success in research, publications, and obtaining external research funding. We will also give special consideration to persons with strong quantitative skills and can teach undergraduate and graduate research methodology and statistics. The successful applicant will also be expected to assist faculty members in the social and behavioral sciences in health-related research. For additional information, please visit the department's web page at www.uncfsu.edu/sociology/. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Applicants should send a complete application package (a letter of application with detailed research agenda, transcripts of all college classes, Curriculum Vitae, and three current letters of recommendation) to: Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Fayetteville State University, 1200 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301-4298. Fayetteville State University is a Comprehensive Level I University and a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina with an enrollment of over 5,400 students. In addition to Bachelor's degrees, Master's programs are offered in Basic and Applied Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business and Education, as well as a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. FSU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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