Assistant Professor of Sociology

The Department of Psychology/Sociology is taking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology position beginning Fall, 2010 (contingent on funding).  Candidates must have the Ph.D. in Sociology at the time of appointment.  The successful candidate will join a collegial eight-person department which is in the process of developing a Criminal Justice major.  We seek a broadly trained sociologist. Areas of specialization are open, but special consideration will be given to candidates who can teach Criminal Justice or Anthropology courses.  The teaching load is 12 hours per semester, in addition to advising and committee work.  Applicants should submit a GSW Faculty Application (available at www.gsw.edu/job/index.html), curriculum vitae, cover letter, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, samples of scholarly work, if available, and three letters of reference to Human Resources, Sociology Search, Georgia Southwestern State University, 800 GSW State University Drive, Americus, GA 31709.  Review of applications begins January 15^th 2010. 

To enrich education through diversity, Georgia Southwestern State University is an EEO/AA/ADA employer and encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.