POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Professor of Sociology/Criminology
Starting Date: August 1, 2010
Qualifications: The Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work, Kansas State University, invites applications for a full-time, tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor level. A PhD in Sociology with a specialization in Criminology, or a PhD in Criminology is required, with a preferred critical approach to inequality and system-based processes. An excellent record in scholarship is expected, with a strong commitment to research and teaching, which will include core Criminology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience and/or strong potential in obtaining external funding. The department is committed to working with colleagues and students of diverse backgrounds; women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with qualification and experience.
The Program: The Sociology undergraduate program offers an emphasis in Criminology, producing one of the largest undergraduate programs in Arts & Sciences. At the graduate level, the program offers a M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology, with specialization in Criminology. The typical course load is two classes per semester, with an added commitment to working closely with graduate students. The program encourages innovative approaches to incorporating community-based research and learning into all levels of the curriculum.
The University: Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, a thriving college town of 50,000 in the Flint Hills of northeast Kansas. K-State currently enrolls 23,500 students, a population that is increasingly diverse, and enjoys a lively local environment of arts, sports, and theater. The community and state provides ample opportunities to partner with the University, and nearby Fort Riley contributes to these prospects. Manhattan is one hour from the state capital and two hours from the Kansas City metropolis; a growing regional airport links to several major hubs.
Employment Policy: Kansas State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and actively seeks/pursues employee diversity. A criminal background check will be required for all candidates selected for hire.
Application: Screening of applications begins November 15, 2009, and continues until the position is filled. Send a letter of application describing teaching and research interests and professional experience, together with a curriculum vitae and list of three references (with letters forwarded from referrals) to:
Dr. L. Susan Williams, Search Committee Chair
Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
204 Waters Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506-4003
(785)532-6865