Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Employment Opportunities

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
University System of Georgia
Assistant Professor of Sociology—Search #59251
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Department of Sociology and
Anthropology
Rm 1003 Carroll Buiding
Georgia Southern University
P.O. Box 8051
Statesboro, Georgia 30460-8051

Telephone: 912-478-5443
Fax: 912-478-0703

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Sociology. Georgia Southern University (www.georgiasouthern.edu), a member institution of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, is one of Georgia’s premier universities. A residential university serving more than 19,000 students in fall 2009, Georgia Southern is recognized for providing all of the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. Founded in 1906, the University offers more than 100 campus-based and online degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through eight colleges. The nearly 700 acre park-like campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island.

Within this setting, the Department of Sociology and Anthropology is committed to excellence in research, teaching, service, and to preparing students for success in a global economy. The degree programs in sociology and anthropology are designed to foster intellectual development in logical thinking, literacy, numeracy, historical consciousness, scientific inquiry, diversity, and social values. The successful candidate for this position will contribute to the department’s mission by teaching existing undergraduate courses in sociology (such as aging and death and dying) and by developing new courses that might be used to create a graduate certificate program in gerontology.

Position Description. Reporting to the department chair, the assistant professor of sociology will be expected to teach introduction to sociology, as well as gerontology/aging courses. In addition to these teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate is expected to hold a terminal degree and be an active member of the department and university community as demonstrated by pursuing an active research agenda, by serving on committees, and by advising students. The position is a tenure-track, 9-month appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.


Required Qualifications:
• Earned doctorate in Sociology or Gerontology (or closely related field with minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in sociology) by August 1, 2011
• Academic background and expertise to teach Introduction to Sociology and sociology courses in Gerontology/Aging

Preferred Qualifications:
• Potential for attracting external funding
• Prior college teaching experience

Screening of applications begins September 15, 2010, and continues until the position is filled. Position starting date is Augusta 1, 2011. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be sent to:

Danny Dixon, Search Chair, Search #59251
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Georgia Southern University
P. O. Box 8051
Statesboro GA 30460-8051
Electronic mail: ddixon@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-5663

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/. Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.