[Jobs] Fwd: FW: Job announcements, CFPs and ASA editorships
Leora Lawton
llawton at berkeley.edu
Mon Oct 7 09:33:45 PDT 2013
Texas A and M Sociology has THREE attractive positions, one each in
political/economic, gender and social movements, and public policy.
Here are the details:
1) The Political Economic Opening
The Department of Sociology at Texas A&M University invites applications
for an open rank position in the broadly defined area of Political and
Economic Sociology. We seek candidates who have a record of notable
accomplishments in research and scholarship appropriate to their rank and a
commitment to excellence in teaching. Candidates are encouraged to apply
in all research areas relevant to Political and Economic Sociology
including class, development, economic, environmental, work, labor, and
political, but we have particular needs in complex organizations and social
movements. Candidates with research expertise that complements one of our
other five specialty areas (Crime, Law, and Deviance; Culture; Demography;
Race and Ethnicity; and Social Psychology) are encouraged to
apply. All methodologies and theoretical perspectives are welcome.
Applicants should submit a letter describing their research and teaching
interests and experience, a curriculum vita, and examples of their
publications of scholarly works. A PhD is required for this position.
Once hired, the faculty member will be expected to publish, seek grant
opportunities, teach undergraduate and graduate courses and engage in
service activities. Address correspondence to: Dr. Harland Prechel, Chair
of the Sociology Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Texas A&M
University, 77843-4351. Review of applications will begin on October 30 and
continue until the position is filled.
2) The Gender and Social Movements Opening
The Department of Sociology and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at
Texas A&M University invite applications for a tenure-track position in
SOCIOLOGY AND WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES, at the rank of assistant or
beginning associate professor, starting September 1, 2014. The appointment
will be 50% in each unit. We seek candidates with research and teaching
interests involving the intersection of gender and racial/ethnic diversity,
and we especially encourage applicants with a focus on social movements.
In addition to developing courses both in Women’s and Gender Studies and
Sociology, the candidate will teach Introduction to Women’s and Gender
Studies on a regular basis.
Applicants should have a PhD. in Sociology or a closely related field, a
demonstrated commitment to Women’s and Gender Studies as a discipline,
and a record of scholarly publication and successful teaching. All
methodologies and theoretical perspectives are welcome.
Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement
of research and teaching interests, writing sample and three letters of
recommendation to: Search Committee Chair, Women’s and Gender
Studies/Sociology Position, 311 Academic Building, Texas A&M University,
College Station, TX 77843-4351. Review of applications will begin on
November 1, 2013. Once hired, the faculty member will be expected to
publish, seek grant opportunities, teach undergraduate and graduate courses
and engage in service activities.
3) The Public Policy Opening
The Public Policy Research Institute (PPRI) at Texas A&M University invites
applications for the newly established PPRI Professorships (2).
The college is hiring two faculty at the rank of Full or Associate
professor with established, well-funded translational research backgrounds.
These positions are being made possible by a TAMU commitment to
strengthening democracy through social research that informs the
policymaking process.
The nationally prominent candidates will evidence an active research agenda
that fosters informed decision-making within the public sector. In
addition, the scholars will serve as prominent members of the faculty
within one of the TAMU College of Liberal Art’s listed departments where
active mentorship of graduate students is encouraged.
• Communication
• Economics
• International Studies
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Other social / behavioral sciences
Desired Candidate Qualifications
• Distinguished academic record as evidenced by Full Professorship
(PhD)
at a major university; exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor
rank may be considered
• $1 million in prior extramural funded research
• Established record of working collaboratively with research teams
and
a reputation of working well with others; has been both a Principal
Investigator and Co-Investigator during research career
• Survey research and/or program evaluation experience considered a
plus
• Works cooperatively with scholars from a variety of disciplines on
large projects of social importance
• Research agenda that fosters democracy by benefiting the public and
policymakers through the provision of timely information
• Strong record of graduate student mentorship
• Has a strong published record for appointment as a Full or Associate
Professor
The search will remain open until the positions are filled with a preferred
start date on or before August 31, 2014. Nominations and expressions of
interest will be kept confidential.
Applicants interested in any of the three jobs can find more details in the
ASA Job Bank.
Samuel Cohn
Professor of Sociology
Texas A and M University
TAMU 4351
College Station, Texas 77843-4351
979-845-0814 (work)
512-454-8802 (residence)
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