Assistant Professor of Sociology and Asian Studies - Michigan State University
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Assistant Professor of Sociology and Asian Studies - Michigan State University
-- The Department of Sociology and the Asian Studies Program at Michigan State University seek applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor faculty position, specializing in Southeast Asia and Islamic cultural studies and social movements. We seek a sociologist for this academic year appointment with tenure home in Sociology and affiliate status with Asian Studies. Candidates must have research and teaching interests in Asian Studies and expertise to enhance departmental strengths including the department theme, Global Transformations, or focus areas of urban, race, and migration, family and gender, health and well-being, and/or food-environment-agriculture-science and technology. Successful candidates will be expected to establish a strong, externally recognized and supported program of scholarship; to develop excellence in teaching; and to establish a recognized program of outreach and professional service appropriate to their scholarship. The PhD is required for appointment as an assistant professor. For further information on the Department of Sociology, visit www.sociology.msu.edu and for the Asian Studies center, visit www.isp.msu.edu/asianstudies.
-- Applicants should submit a letter of interest that includes a description of teaching philosophy and research statement, curriculum vitae, sample of work, and three letters of reference to Dr. Rita Gallin, Chair, Search Committee for Sociology/Asian Studies, 316 Berkey Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824. Electronic application should be sent to hagger31@msu.edu and directed to Search Committee/Asian Studies.
-- Initial review of applications will begin September 15, 2007 and continue until suitable candidates are identified. This deadline has been extended.
-- Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must have a PhD in Sociology
-- Date Position is Available: August 15, 2008
-- Organization: Michigan State University, Department of Sociology; Address: 316 Berkey Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824-1111; Representatives: Dr. Janet Bokemeier, Chair, Department of Sociology, Dr. Rita Gallin, Professor, Department of Sociology
-- Contact Person: Julie Haggerty (517 355-6632 or hagger31@msu.edu
-- MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
