SUNY - Binghamton (TT) open

[calidoc]

From ASA Job Bank:

The department is seeking to recruit a tenure-track assistant professor beginning in Fall 2012. The field of specialization is open. Applicants with degrees from any related discipline who can complement our research and teaching interests are encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and samples of written work. Send all application materials to [e-mail], subject line: RECRUITING. Screening of applications will begin on October 3, 2011 and continue till the position is filled. Binghamton University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company:
SUNY-Binghamton
Department:
Department of Sociology
Contact:
Ravi Arvind Palat
Email:
[e-mail]
Phone:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Address:
Sociology Department
Binghamton University
Binghamton , NY 13902-6000
USA
Domestic Partner Benefits:
This employer offers employment benefits to domestic partners of employees.
Discrimination Policy:
This employer prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression.

[ohh]

When you read "complement" the department, do you think it means having similar interests (they seem very global/political econ) or different interests (i.e. have something new to add)?

[drbearjew]

Sounds like a bit of both. If you check out their faculty webpage, they don't have a lot of new blood in that program. This could be a selling point for someone applying, if they package it correctly.

[related discipline]

I read it as two separate thoughts. Area of specialization is open within Sociology. People from other disciplines whose research fits into our department are also encouraged to apply.