The Department of Sociology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs at Syracuse University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall, 2011. They seek a scholar with a strong program of research on race, with a specific focus on African Americans and / or Black immigrants to the United States. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology by the time of appointment. They will begin reviewing applications November 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.
Syracuse University-Department of Sociology Assistant Professor Position
The Department of Sociology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall, 2011. They seek a scholar with a strong program of research on race, with a specific focus on African Americans and / or Black immigrants to the United States. A scholar whose work fits within a broad agenda for multidisciplinary research on racial inequalities and issues facing African Americans and / or Black immigrants in urban contexts, and who can contribute to other strengths in the department, is preferred (see http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/soc/). Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology by the time of appointment and must show success in or strong promise of scholarly achievement and productivity, as well as a commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching. Faculty members have the opportunity to affiliate with one of the Maxwell School's research institutes or a number of other interdisciplinary centers and programs. They will begin reviewing applications November 1 and continue until the position is filled. For consideration, interested candidates must apply at http://www.sujobopps.com by completing a brief faculty summary. Candidates must upload to the online system a letter of interest, vita, and one publication or writing sample; other materials will be requested if needed. In addition, on the online system, applicants must identify three people who will be asked to provide letters of recommendation. Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.
