Post by goodvibes on Jul 12, 2011 0:50:47 GMT -5
Sarah Lawrence College invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track position in the social sciences division beginning in Fall 2012. We seek a scholar whose research and teaching interests are focused on intersections between public policy and social justice. Specific areas of interest may include civil rights or international law and human rights, labor studies, law and society, or inequality and social policy (children, housing, education). Candidates should have a passion for undergraduate teaching, with a special emphasis on connecting students' academic and intellectual pursuits to community-based learning or public engagement. A PhD completed by the time of appointment in one of the social sciences or a related discipline is required, and experience working with community-based organizations is preferred. The successful candidate will hold The Joanne Woodward Chair in Public Policy, which honors Ms. Woodward's (1990) social commitment and concern with public issues. The application should include the following: cover letter including a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, curriculum vitae, course descriptions and syllabi for two proposed courses, a sample of scholarly writing, graduate transcript(s) and three letters of reference. Deadline for receipt of applications: September 30, 2011. To apply for the position, go to: slc.simplehire.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=50517
Sarah Lawrence College is a small liberal arts college with a unique pedagogy based on small classes and individual tutorials. For information on Sarah Lawrence College, our curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophy of education, please see our Web site at: www.slc.edu. SLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to achieving a racially and culturally diverse community.
Sarah Lawrence College is a small liberal arts college with a unique pedagogy based on small classes and individual tutorials. For information on Sarah Lawrence College, our curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophy of education, please see our Web site at: www.slc.edu. SLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to achieving a racially and culturally diverse community.