Post by Ford faculty on Aug 16, 2016 15:06:39 GMT -5
The University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy invites applications from social scientists with a PhD in sociology or closely-related discipline (i.e. social psychology, social demography, social policy) for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank. Areas of specialization and methodological approaches are open, with a particular interest in candidates with expertise in race/ethnicity, political sociology, economic sociology, law and society, organizational sociology, and social movements. Successful candidates must demonstrate outstanding research potential; ability and willingness to teach core and elective courses in undergraduate, master and PhD degree programs in public policy; and a keen interest in interacting with students, faculty, and policy practitioners in an interdisciplinary professional school environment. Candidates should combine relevant substantive expertise with strong interests in public policy.
Joint appointments or affiliations with other departments, schools, or colleges are possible. This is a university-year appointment and begins on September 1, 2017. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 1, 2016, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. The following application materials should be sent in PDF format to sociology@fordschool.umich.edu: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, writing samples, statement of current and future research plans, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation. The University of Michigan is an AA/EO employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University is supportive of the needs of dual career couples.
Joint appointments or affiliations with other departments, schools, or colleges are possible. This is a university-year appointment and begins on September 1, 2017. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 1, 2016, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. The following application materials should be sent in PDF format to sociology@fordschool.umich.edu: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, writing samples, statement of current and future research plans, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation. The University of Michigan is an AA/EO employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University is supportive of the needs of dual career couples.