Position at the University of Idaho

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Justice Studies at the University of Idaho seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. A Ph.D. is required by time of appointment Application Due: Jan. 6, 2009.

TENURE TRACK POSITION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Justice Studies at the University of Idaho invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2009. We seek candidates who demonstrate the ability to pursue a strong research and publication agenda and who show a commitment to excellence in teaching. A Ph.D. is required by time of appointment.
Preference will be given to applicants with a degree in sociology,although applicants with a degree in a closely related field with an emphasis in inequalities will be considered. The teaching load of five courses per year will include Sociology of Gender, Racial and Ethnic Relations, and other courses consistent with the appointment's mission and the candidate's scholarly interests. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to contribute centrally to our interdisciplinary Academic Certificate in Diversity and Stratification. Preference will be given to candidates prepared to teach Introduction to Diversity and Stratification, the foundation course for the Certificate program (see the Certificate web site at: www.class.uidaho.edu/cds).
Experience teaching at a four-year higher education institution, teaching diverse populations, teaching/researching/training in interdisciplinary and/or applied approaches to diversity and social inequalities, and evidence of an interest in grant seeking are preferred. Closing date for applications is January 6, 2009 or until a suitable candidate is identified. Apply online at: http://www.hr.uidaho.edu For additional information about the position, please see: www.class.uidaho.edu/soc_anthro/