Date: Tue, 03 Nov 98 12:17:54 EST From: Alan Davidson Subject: Jobs To: socgrad@CSF.COLORADO.EDU All H-Net Job Listings November 2, 1998 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- See our Web version at http://www.matrix.msu.edu/jobs ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 36. University of Michigan (MI) Social Science Ethnography Social Sciences: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. The Multidisciplinary Center for the Ethnography of Everyday Life invites applications for 2-4 postdoctoral fellowships sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Term of appointment is two years with second year continuation subject to acceptable performance in the first year. Appointments will begin upon acceptance. Research interests must be in the area of the ethnography of work and family transitions among middle class Americans, with the category -------------------------------------------------------------------------- HUMANITIES 154. California State University Los Angeles (CA) Liberal Studies Liberal Studies: The Liberal Studies Program at California State University, Los Angeles seeks an assistant professor in Cultural Studies with expertise in one or more of the following: Ethnic Studies (especially Asian-American or Chicano/a); postcolonial studies; urban analysis; visual culture. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses across humanities and social science traditions. Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in hand required. Liberal Studies is a growing interdisciplinary major with a multi-ethnic student population, the majority of whom are training to become elementary school teachers. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and doctorate required for tenure. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a brief description of your research project to Elena Glasberg, Co-coordinator Liberal Studies, California State University, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, California 90032-8113. Postmarked by 14 December 1998. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOCIOLOGY 191. Department of Criminal Justice Kent State University (OH) Assistant Professor Dept. of Criminal Justice Three tenure-track positions at the new to advanced Assistant Professor level in the Department of Criminal Justice Studies to begin Fall, 1999 at the Kent, OH campus. A Ph.D. in a relevant social science discipline (psychology, sociology, anthropology, social work, criminology, criminal justice) and research/teaching interests in one or more of the following areas: corrections, treatment, juvenile delinquency/justice, psychology/sociology of undergraduate/graduate teaching, research and grantsmanship, student advising, and departmental and university service. Kent State University is an eight-campus Carnegie Research II public university that enrolls 24,000 students on its main campus. The Criminal Justice Studies department is a growing, multidisciplinary program that offers the B.A. and M.A. degrees and an interdisciplinary minor in Paralegal Studies. We are currently developing a Justice Studies doctoral program and a Paralegal major. Faculty are actively involved in the recently developed Institute for the Study and Prevention of Violence, in funded research projects, and in several international exchange programs with overseas universities. Kent is located in Northeastern Ohio and is within 45 minutes of Cleveland and 2 hours from Pittsburgh. Additional information about Kent and the department is available at www.kent.edu/cjst . Qualified persons should send a letter of application, curriculum vita, examples of scholarly work, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and at least three letters from professional references. Screening of applications will begin January 20, 1999 and continue until all positions are filled. Send materials to: Chair, Search Committee Department of Criminal Justice Studies Kent State University 113 Bowman Hall Kent, OH 44242-0001 KSU is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. 192. Eastern Connecticut State University (CT) Sociology Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, Connecticut Eastern Connecticut State University is characterized by an innovative undergraduate liberal arts and science program, dynamic programs of professional preparation, and a commitment to experiential learning. Eastern faculty are expected to be outstanding teachers, to possess sensitivity to a diverse population, and to demonstrate a commitment to creative activity and scholarship, professional development and professional service. The University serves 4,600 full- and part-time students in a rural environment east of Hartford and midway between New York City and Boston. All faculty positions listed below are being searched for tenure track placement at the Assistant Professor rank unless otherwise indicated, with salary dependent on qualifications. Normal faculty teaching load (or equivalent) is twelve hours each semester {day and evening classes) along with involvement in research and creative activity and service. Excellent fringe benefits package available. Ph.D. in Sociology preferred, ABD near completion considered. Must be interested in supervising field placements. Some preference for applied sociology, family, gender, demography, methods of social research, and organizations, other areas of expertise also considered. Successful candidate is expected to be an outstanding teacher, possess sensitivity to a diverse population, and demonstrate a commitment to creative activity and scholarship professional development, and professional service. Respond to Dr. Robert J. Wolf; Ph.D., Search Chair. Screening will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. Please send current vita, a transcript of all graduate work, a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, documentation of teaching ability and three letters of recommendation to the appropriate individual listed above at the following address: Eastern Connecticut State University, 83 Windham Street, Willimantic, CT 06226.<[> Eastern is an AA/EEO employer. Women, members of protected classes and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Eastern Connecticut State University A campus of the Connecticut State University System Visit web-site at http://www.ecsu.ctstateeu.edu/jobs.html for complete position descriptions. 193. Lindsey Wilson College (KY) Sociology Lindsey Wilson College seeks applications for the following continuing, full-time positions to begin August 1999. All positions require PhD or appropriate terminal credential in the discipline. (ABD with realistic completion date considered.) Anticipate appointments at Assistant Professor rank. Small college teaching experience and commitment to liberal arts preferred. Sociology: PhD in Sociology with interests in sociology of rural areas, community development and criminal justice. Lindsey Wilson is a four-year liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Grants recently received provide opportunities for off-campus teaching/learning experiences and professional development focused on teaching and service in the small college setting. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Applications must be accompanied by a current vita, official transcripts, and the names of three professional references. Forward applications to Dr. William B. Julian, Provost and Dean, Lindsey Wilson College, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, Kentucky 42728. LWC is an EEO employer