Sociology - Tenure-track Position

The Department of Anthropology and Sociology at Kalamazoo College invites applications for a tenure-track position in sociology at the assistant professor level beginning Fall 2009. Areas of specialization are open, though an ability to teach quantitative methods is required. Given Kalamazoo College’s focus on international and intercultural education and our joint Anthropology and Sociology program, we are particularly interested in candidates who employ an international perspective in their work.

Ph.D. or evidence of imminent completion required. Salary is competitive and consistent with level of experience. A strong commitment to and experience in undergraduate teaching is expected. Willingness to involve students in candidate’s research projects is a plus.

Kalamazoo College is a highly selective nationally known liberal arts college offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educational experiences in both domestic and international settings. The campus is located midway between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 225,000 which supports four college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor activities. For more information about the college, see our home page at www.kzoo.edu.

Completed applications received by October 1, 2008 will receive full consideration, with later applications reviewed as needed until the position is filled. Send curriculum vitae (including a description of scholarly interests), undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable), a detailed statement of teaching philosophy and goals, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation to
Dr. Kiran Cunningham
Search Committee Chair
Department of Anthropology and Sociology
Kalamazoo College
1200 Academy Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49006-3295

Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish. Equal Opportunity Employer.


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