U of Denver (soc of law)

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Sociology/Criminology: The University of Denver Department of Sociology and Criminology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2012. Applications are sought from candidates with a strong record in scholarship and teaching in sociology of law. The department is particularly interested in candidates whose research on law examines one or more of the following substantive areas: environment, health/medicine, science/technology, and transnationalism. Candidates who can contribute to the University's socio-legal studies major are preferred. A Ph.D. in sociology or related fields is strongly preferred; ABD considered (JD insufficient). We are a department of active, productive scholars in the Division of Social Sciences with strong ties to the University's College of Law, Graduate School of Social Work, and other professional schools. The University of Denver, the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain region, enrolls over 11,000 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Denver as a research university with high research activity. Our department offers BA degrees in sociology and criminology. Salary is competitive. Applications MUST be completed on-line at the following website: www.dujobs.org. You will be required to attach a letter of interest (including e-mail address), curriculum vitae, a sample of scholarship, and evidence of teaching excellence. Three letters of recommendation are also required and should be mailed to us at the following address: Recruitment Coordinator, Department of Sociology & Criminology, University of Denver, 2000 E. Asbury Avenue - MSC 0942, Denver, CO 80208-0942. The Search Committee will begin considering applications on September 5. The position will remain open until filled. The department will be represented at the upcoming ASA meetings, and interested candidates are encouraged to arrange an informational meeting through the Employment Service. Please e-mail questions about the position to Nancy Reichman, Chair of the Search Committee, at [e-mail]. We are strongly dedicated to the pursuit of inclusive excellence and diversity. See our Diversity Statement at www.du.edu/chancellor/diversityStatement.html. DU is an EEO/AA employer. Visit our website at www.du.edu/ahss/schools/sociology.