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Sociology - Assistant Professor  

Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice

 TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION

 

 

Description:           The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applications for a  tenure-track Assistant Professor position.  The teaching of Sociological Theory and Principles of Sociology are the Department’s primary areas of need.  Other Department needs include family, health and illness, demography, and gender.  Candidates will be expected to teach, contribute to department and university service, publish scholarly works, and seek grants as appropriate.  Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds is expected.

 

Starting Date:        August 24, 2009

 

Qualifications:       Ph.D. in Sociology required by start of position.  Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred.

 

Rank:                     Assistant Professor

 

Salary:                    Dependent on qualifications and experience.

 

University and

Community:          Founded in 1868, UW-Whitewater is a premier regional public university with an enrollment of approximately 10,500 students in 45 undergraduate majors and 13 graduate degree programs.  It offers high-quality career-oriented programs integrated with a model general education curriculum.   UW-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin system.  Located in a community near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin, Whitewater is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago.  For further information regarding the University and Community, please see our website at www.uww.edu.

 

Application:           Interested persons should apply in writing to:

                                                Leda Nath, Search Committee Chair

                                                Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice

428 White Hall

                                                University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

                                                Whitewater, WI 53190

 

A complete application packet consists of letter of application, curriculum vitae, three current letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations, transcripts, and samples of publications or presented papers. 

 

Review of

Applications:       Review of applications will begin October 17, 2008 and continue until position is filled.

 

UW-Whitewater conducts criminal background checks as a contingency to employment.  A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. 

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.  Name of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise.  Names of finalists will be released.