West Chester University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Sociology at the Assistant Professor level beginning fall of 2012.
The Department of Anthropology and Sociology at West Chester University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Sociology at the Assistant Professor level beginning fall of 2012. The Department is seeking a candidate with research interests in migration/immigration at both the national and international level. In addition to teaching courses in their area of specialization, the candidate must be able to teach statistics and quantitative methods and preference will be given to candidates with a quantitative orientation in her or his research. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach Introduction to Sociology and Sociology of the Family. We are particularly interested in candidates who integrate issues of diversity into their research and teaching. A Ph.D. in Sociology is required, and candidates should have a strong record of teaching, research, and publication. Applicants should submit: 1) a current curriculum vitae; 2) a statement describing research and teaching interests; 3) writing sample; 4) three letters of reference. Materials should be sent to: Chair, Sociology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, 102 Old Library, West Chester, PA 19383. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates selected for campus interview will be expected to provide a teaching demonstration and a research presentation. Applicants will not be considered as finalists until the interview process has been successfully completed. The filling of this position is contingent upon available funding. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent on satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background and consumer reporting checks. West Chester University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
West Chester University is a regional comprehensive institution that is one of the largest universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. It has a population of 14,400 graduate and undergraduate students and is located 25 miles west of Philadelphia.
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St. Bonaventure University: Assistant Professor in area of Social Media
The sociology department of St. Bonaventure University invites applications for a tenure track position (Assistant Professor), to begin fall 2012. Recently, social media and the influence of social media have become pervasive in contemporary society. The university seeks a sociologist with an academic background which has been focused on social media. It is expected that the successful candidate would develop new courses in this area. Additional required teaching responsibilities include contributions to the University’s core curriculum, introductory level sociology courses, and the quantitative methods course. Teaching load is four courses per semester. Student advisement, research activity, and university service are also required. Applicants must have (or be within a year of completion of) a Ph.D. in sociology, and provide evidence of successful teaching and scholarly expertise. Appreciation and respect for the Catholic Franciscan mission of St. Bonaventure is expected. Inquiries regarding the position or the department should be directed to Search Chair, Dr. Kathy Zawicki (kzawicki@sbu.edu). Please mail letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and scholarly interest along with three letters of reference to Dr. Wolfgang Natter, Dean, School of Arts & Sciences; St. Bonaventure University; St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 or submit materials electronically c/o Sharon Godfrey (sgodfrey@sbu.edu). St. Bonaventure is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will start being reviewed on November 10, 2011.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
University of New Mexico. The Department of Sociology at The University of New Mexico invites applications at the rank of Associate Professor in the Sociology of Health and Medicine for a full-time, probationary appointment leading to tenure. The probationary period for tenure may be negotiable. Minimum qualifications are a doctoral degree in sociology, demography, social epidemiology, public health, or a closely related field and a record of scholarship and publication history commensurate with an appointment as associate professor by the time of the start of the appointment (August 16, 2012).
The preferred qualifications are:
1) active research agenda and publication history with a focus on the sociology of health and medicine.
2.) expertise in social stratification and inequality (e.g., social class; gender; race, ethnicity); research methods; work and organizations; sociological theory; or social welfare.
3.) academic preparation and ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in sociology and any of the following areas of specialization: sociology of health and medicine, demography, epidemiology, public health, and health policy; and
4.) ability to supervise graduate students, in studies leading to the doctoral degree in Sociology, with a focus on the Sociology of health and medicine.
5.) demonstrated commitment to working with broadly diverse student and community populations.
The Department of Sociology offers a comprehensive program of undergraduate and graduate studies that focuses on themes in the sociology of health and health policy; race and ethnicity; criminology; comparative sociology; Latin American society; social movements; gender; social welfare; education; culture and religion. This position will be a joint appointment in UNM’s Combined BA/MD Program
( http://hsc.unm.edu/som/combinedbamd/index.shtml ), an innovative diversity pipeline program that admits New Mexico high school graduates as freshmen to UNM medical school and seeks to graduate them within 8 years with a BA and MD. The faculty member will be expected to teach a required freshman-level public-health seminar in the BA/MD program, along with courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in Sociology. Service commitments will be jointly shared with the BA/MD program and the Department; the home Department, however, will be Sociology.
The University of New Mexico is the state’s flagship research University and is one of only three Hispanic-serving, Carnegie Research/Doctoral-Extensive institutions in the United States. The University’s location in Albuquerque, the largest urban area within one of the most diverse states in the nation, offers rich research and teaching opportunities. The Department accomplishes its mission partly through partnerships with the Combined BA/MD Program (http://hsc.unm.edu/som/combinedbamd/), and the Robert Wood Johnson Center for Health Policy (http://healthpolicy.unm.edu/), as well as affiliations with the Institute of Social Research, the Latin American and Iberian Institute, and the Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Addictions.
To apply please access the University of New Mexico’s online application system at https://www.unm.edu/jobs/ and apply for posting [Associate Professor-0812929]. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to “Special Instructions to Applicants.” The application must include a letter describing the applicant’s qualifications, research agenda, and teaching experience; a current curriculum vita (please also include an email address and telephone number); at least two (maximum three) scholarly writing samples as one PDF file; When semifinalists are identified, they will be asked to submit two letters of reference on a very short timeline. Applicants are requested to begin arrangements for such letters now, in case they are named semifinalists. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by October 27, 2011. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to Dorothy Esquivel, Sociology Department Administrator, Tel: 505 277-2501, Email: desquive@unm.edu.
Inquiries about the position, qualifications, and the search can be directed to:
Dr. Nancy López, Co-chair & Dr. Felipe Gonzales, Co-Chair
Sociology of Health and Medicine Search Committee
Department of Sociology
The University of New Mexico
Tel: 505 277-3101; 505 277-2501
E-mail: nlopez@unm.edu, gonzales@unm.edu
The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator.
GLOBALIZATION & INTERNATIONAL SOCIOLOGY: CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY AT SAN LUIS OBISPO
SOCIOLOGY - Full-time, academic year, tenure track Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, to begin September 10, 2012. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Specialization in Globalization and International Sociology. Duties and responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in Globalization, International Political Economy and foundational courses in sociology such as Comparative Societies and Social Problems. Ability to offer courses on Quantitative Methods, Social Organizations, Social Theory and/or Ethnic Relations is desirable. Requirements include: a Ph.D. in Sociology by time of appointment, evidence of teaching experience at the university level, and demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching is essential. To apply, please visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG, complete a required online faculty application and apply to Requisition #102406. Please attach to your online application a cover letter, curriculum vitae and statement of teaching philosophy. Please refer to online posting for mailing instructions for three current letters of recommendation and official transcripts showing highest degree. REVIEW BEGIN DATE: January 3, 2012. Cal Poly is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of all qualified individuals. EEO.
Grand Valley State University. The Department of Sociology at GVSU seeks candidates for an assistant professor, tenure track position, with a primary focus on youth or the life course. PhD or evidence of near completion of PhD in sociology or related field required. ABD with completion by August 5, 2013 may be considered for hire at the rank of Instructor. In addition to courses in their area of expertise, the successful candidate should also be prepared to teach introductory level courses in sociology. Please complete the online application at http://www.gvsu.edu/jobs.htm and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy. Please also send under separate cover evidence of effective teaching, two samples of written work, official graduate transcripts and three letters of reference to: Joel Stillerman, Chair, Search Committee (Youth), Department of Sociology, Grand Valley State University, 2170 AuSable Hall, Allendale, MI 49401. Review of applications will begin October 31, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. For information about Grand Valley, please visit our website at www.gvsu.edu. Grand Valley State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
Grand Valley State University. The Department of Sociology at GVSU seeks candidates for an assistant professor, tenure track position, with a primary focus on Aging and Adult life. In addition to courses in the area of expertise, the successful candidate should also be prepared to teach introductory level courses in sociology. Ph.D. or evidence of near completion of Ph.D. in sociology or related field required. Please complete the online application at http://www.gvsu.edu/jobs.htm and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy. Please also send under separate cover evidence of effective teaching, two samples of written work, official graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference to: George Lundskow, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Grand Valley State University, 2170 AuSable Hall, Allendale, MI 49401. Review of applications will begin October 31, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. For information about Grand Valley, please visit our website at www.gvsu.edu. Grand Valley State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
Grand Valley State University is a large, regional comprehensive university that the Princeton Review rated as a "Best Midwestern College" over several years. Grand Valley State University, located in Allendale, Michigan, is halfway between the spectacular coastline of Lake Michigan and Grand Rapids, which boasts a thriving culture, strong economic growth, and world-class medical facilities and research centers, including Michigan State University Medical School, Grand Valley State University Health Sciences Center, the Meijer Heart Center, and Van Andel Institute.
