U of Alberta - TT

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The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position in Social Inequality / Social Policy at the rank of Assistant Professor. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching and research interests in various forms of social inequality (e.g., poverty, social class, race/racism, gender, sexuality, citizenship) and who emphasize the social policy implications of their research. Ability to teach social research methods and/or social statistics would be an asset. The successful applicant should hold a PhD in Sociology or a closely related discipline or be close to completion. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience. The position includes a full range of benefits and has a preferred starting date of July 1, 2012.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a research profile commensurate with employment in a research-intensive university and a highly-regarded Sociology Department. The ability to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate students, and to supervise MA and PhD students is essential. Our department has 28 full-time continuing faculty members, 7.5 permanent administrative staff, and approximately 500 undergraduate majors and 90 graduate students (about 25 MA and 65 PhD). More than 7000 students register annually for Sociology classes. Most faculty members and graduate students work within three broad areas: social structure and social policy; social theory and cultural studies, and criminology and socio-legal studies. More than half of full-time faculty members currently hold major research grants. We take pride in our reputation as one of the most diverse and inter-disciplinary Sociology departments in Canada. For more information, see: www.sociology.ualberta.ca.

Complementing a challenging and fulfilling professional career at the University of Alberta, Edmonton and Alberta present diverse cultural, recreational and social opportunities in an attractive economic context; see: www.ualberta.ca.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a sample of their writing, and a teaching dossier, and have three confidential reference letters sent to:

Dr. Helen Boritch, Acting Chair
Department of Sociology
5-21 HM Tory Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2H4
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Electronic applications are strongly encouraged.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.
June 9, 2011

Company:
University of Alberta
Department:
Department of Sociology
Contact:
Helen Boritch
Email:
[e-mail]
Phone:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Address:
5-21 Tory Building
Edmonton , AB T6G 2H4
USA