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Seeking Applications for Senior Tenure Track Associate Professor

The Department of Sociology at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs seeks applicants for a senior tenure-track sociology position. Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor is anticipated, but higher rank may be considered for suitably qualified candidates, pending budgetary approval. We are seeking a broadly trained sociologist with expertise in urban and/or community sociology. Other areas of specialization might include: organizations, education, or political sociology. Experience with departmental leadership, undergraduate curriculum development and procurement of external funding are especially desired. The position will require teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, with a 3/2 teaching load. The sociology department is a leader in advancing diversity and inclusiveness at UCCS and encourages diverse applicants who share this commitment. For further information about UCCS and the sociology department, see http://www.uccs.edu.

The campus, serving nearly 8000 students, is located on the front range of the Rockies in Colorado Springs, which has a metropolitan population of approximately 500,000 with easy access to diverse recreational areas. A letter of application, evidence of effective teaching, official transcript, vitae, and at least three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Dr. Lynda Dickson, Chair; Sociology Search Committee, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, 1420 Austin Bluffs, P. 0. Box 7150; Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150. Screening of applications will begin October 1, 2008 and will continue until position is filled. The selected candidate will be expected to start Fall 2009. The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs fosters equity in employment by promoting diversity and assuring inclusiveness. UCCS is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

For further information, please visit: http://www.uccs.edu/~hr/web/employment_opportunity/faculty.shtml