Assistant or Associate Professor – Sociology & Puerto Rican and Latino Studies
Job Summary: The Sociology Department at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a tenure track position to begin August 23, 2012. The successful candidate will be jointly appointed with the Latino/a Studies program. The successful candidate will pursue rigorous research programs, contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching, provide service to the university and the profession, and seek external funds to support their scholarly activities. The typical course load is two courses per semester. We prefer candidates for the assistant professor rank, but appointments at the associate professor rank for exceptionally well qualified candidates who can advance the diversity of our teaching and research mission may be considered.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in sociology; research that focuses on Latino populations in the United States; ability to teach qualitative research methods; and substantive research interests in at least one of the following areas of specialization: health and health care organization; gender and sexuality, labor, family. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable.
Preferred Qualifications: The ability to contribute to research, teaching and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience.
Appointment Terms: This is a 9-month, tenure track position. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with background, qualifications and experience.
To Apply: Applicants please upload their curriculum vitae, a statement describing their research plan and teaching interests, selected scholarly publications, and three letters of reference via Husky hire www.jobs.uconn.edu Search 2012189. Applications submitted by January 6, 2012 will be given fullest consideration. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.
