Assistant Professor of Sociology (Tenure Track) - Willamette University

Willamette University seeks candidates who can demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching with broad teaching and research interests in the area of Social Theory (classical, modern, and postmodern), and who have significant secondary training in one or both of the following areas: Crime & Deviance, and/or Environmental Sociology, approached through a critical framework. Teaching responsibilities include five courses annually. The candidate will offer some courses in her/his areas of specialization along with providing support to the department’s core curriculum and the general education program.

To learn more about the department, faculty, staff and students visit www.willamette.edu/cla/sociology.

Applicants should submit the following materials electronically and addressed to Jade Aguilar, Chair, Department of Sociology:
• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial graduate transcripts (please upload transcripts as one file)
• Separate statements on: teaching and research
• Writing Sample
• Statement that explains how you will engage multiple perspectives in your teaching and contribute to our institutional and departmental commitments to social justice.
• Three (3) letters of Recommendation*
*As part of the online application, please provide contact information for three references and notify them that they will be contacted electronically. The email from Human Resources will include a link where they will be able to submit a letter of recommendation/reference on your behalf. Please note letters will only be accessible to the search committee.

Application Deadline: Application materials will be accepted until September 13, 2013. If you need assistance applying for this position, please contact Human Resources, human-resources@willamette.edu or 503.370.6210.