The Department of Economics at Vassar College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor or Instructor position to begin August 2018.

Vassar College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Individuals from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.

Vassar is a highly selective residential liberal arts college located in the beautiful and historic Hudson Valley, seventy-five miles north of New York City. Evidence of excellent teaching skills and research potential is essential; PhD by July 2018 desired but individuals nearing completion will be considered. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the successful candidate’s specialty in addition to courses in introductory and intermediate economics.

Applications, which must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, scholarship sample, statement of teaching philosophy showing interest in the liberal arts, diversity statement highlighting contributions to and/or future plans for promoting diversity and inclusion through teaching, research and/or professional involvements, graduate transcript (unofficial copy acceptable for initial application), and three (3) letters of reference, may be submitted at https://www.econjobmarket.org/. Candidates with teaching experience are also encouraged to submit evidence of teaching effectiveness. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 17, 2017.

The Geography Department seeks to fill a tenure-track position beginning in the fall of 2018 in Human Geography at the instructor (ABD) or Assistant Professor (PhD) level. We seek candidates who:

1. expand the topics and regions currently covered in our curriculum, specifically candidates who could offer courses in areas such as spatial justice, climate change, spatial networks, health, or natural hazards, AND
2. approach research questions using geo-spatial methods such as remote sensing, web/mobile cartography, or big data.

The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Medical Anthropology and Global Health beginning January 2018.  One year position with a possible six-month extension, depending on performance and funding.

Expertise in all areas of medical anthropology and global health are welcome.  The Postdoctoral Fellow will work closely with Professor Hay-Rollins to strengthen the research initiatives within the transdisciplinary Global Health Research Innovation Center (http://miamioh.edu/cas/academics/centers/ghric/index.html); teach two courses per semester.

Require:  PhD in anthropology by date of appointment; regional expertise open.  This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Desire:  record of funded research, teaching experience, and research interests synergistic with ongoing research projects in global health and/or medical anthropology at Miami University; an MPH.

Submit cover, curriculum vita, list of three references, evidence of teaching effectiveness, writing sample, statement of research plans, and evidence of grant funding (as “other” document) to https://miamioh.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=4840.  Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Hay-Rollins at hayrolmc@miamioh.edu.

Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2017 and continues until position is filled.

The Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Montana State University (Bozeman) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor, to start in August 2018. We seek an established PhD who (1) has substantive interests in Cultural Anthropology, (2) has a well-articulated research agenda that includes a record of scholarly productivity, and (3) has a commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. The area of specialization is open, aside from East Asia. The appointment is a nine-month, tenure-track position. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse University community and have a demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Navarra seeks to fill a one year​ full-time, open-rank, Visiting Professor position in Physical Geography, to begin September 2018. Depending on performance and mutual interests, the contract may be extended to a second year. ​Advanced candidates may eventually apply for tenure.

The candidate will work in the Department of History, Art, and Geography, a dynamic unit of 22 professors responsible for the Degree in History and its associated PhD program.

Candidates will have a PhD by the date of the commencement of the position and will be expected to teach mainly physical geography, and, secondarily, human, economic, and cultural geography subjects, both to Spanish-speaking and ​international students. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of environmental sciences and geographical information systems (GIS). Demonstrated research excellence or promise of research are expected. The School of Humanities will value highly the candidate’s ability to teach in both English and Spanish, even if initially only in one of the two languages. It will take into consideration the successful candidate’s ability to lead research or academic projects in his or her unit, to be genuinely committed to students and show a collaborative spirit with colleagues and administrative staff. Duties include teaching 2-3 courses per semester and assisting with program development. Persons with administrative experience and young scholars are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should submit a dossier that includes a cover letter that describes his or her research, teaching philosophy and experience, administrative work, a CV, and the names of two referees to application-fyl@unav.es. For further information or queries, please contact Carmen Muriel (cmuriel@unav.es). For full consideration, please submit the dossier by 30 November 2017. Selected candidates will be initially interviewed by Skype.

The University of Navarra (www.unav.edu) is an international University committed to quality teaching and excellence in research. It was founded on the basis of Catholic principles by St. Josemaría Escriva and is a corporate work of Opus Dei. It provides suitable opportunities for the development of its professors and employees, and carries out broad cultural outreach and social promotion through NGOs and charities. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

The Department of Sociology and the Department of Statistical Sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a joint (51% Statistical Sciences, 49% Sociology) tenure-stream appointment. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on July 1, 2018.

We are interested in candidates from all areas of sociology and statistical science whose research program advances both disciplines. We are particularly interested in exceptional candidates who transcend traditional statistical and sociological research topics, who complement our existing strengths, and who are working on non-traditional areas at the cutting edge of both disciplines.

Applicants must have a PhD in Sociology, Statistics or a closely related field by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter, and must demonstrate excellence in teaching and research. Evidence of research excellence will consist of publications in top ranked and field-relevant academic journals, presentations at top conferences, research awards and accolades, and strong endorsements by referees of top international stature. Evidence for excellence in teaching is based on strong letters of reference and a teaching dossier containing a strong statement of teaching philosophy, teaching accomplishments and evaluations.

The University of Toronto is an international leader in sociology and statistical science research and education. Successful candidates are expected to pursue independent, innovative research at the highest international level; to establish a strong externally funded independent research program; to have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and to contribute to the enrichment of both Departments. The successful candidate will join a vibrant intellectual community of world-class scholars at Canada’s leading University. The Greater Toronto Area offers amazing cultural and demographic diversity and one of the highest standards of living in the world.

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should apply online AcademicJobsOnline, academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/9847, and include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, research and teaching statements, as well as a teaching dossier. Applicants should also arrange to have at least three letters of reference (on letterhead and signed) uploaded through AcademicJobsOnline directly by the writers.

Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2017 and applicants should endeavor to have all materials submitted by then, however applications will be accepted until position is filled.

For more information about the Departments of Statistical Sciences and Sociology, please visit our websites at www.utstat.toronto.edu and sociology.utoronto.ca. If you have questions about the position, please contact Katrina Mintis at katrina.mintis@utoronto.ca or Tina Colomvakos at tina.colomvakos@utoronto.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The Department of Sociology invites applications for two positions in the field of law and society, broadly construed to include criminology, criminal justice, and sociology of law. One position is for a tenure-track assistant professor. The second position is for an associate or full professor. The teaching load is normally two courses per semester and includes teaching graduate and undergraduate students. Both positions require a PhD degree in sociology or related field such as criminology or criminal justice at the time of employment. Purdue offers competitive salaries. The university is located in an affordable metropolitan area of 167,000 people, conveniently located between Indianapolis and Chicago.

Applicants for both positions should send: 1) a letter of application to “Search Chair”; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) two samples of recent written work; 4) a statement of research interests; and 5) a statement of teaching interests, experience, and effectiveness. Please include each of these components as a separate attachment to a single email. Assistant professor applicants should send their materials to socjrsearch@purdue.edu. Associate/full professor applicants should send their materials to socsrsearch@purdue.edu. Applicants for the assistant professor position should also submit three letters of reference separately, via direct email from references or through a third-party reference service. Applicants for the associate/full professor position will be asked to submit two letters of reference after an initial screening of applicants. Applicants for both positions should submit the required material by October 2, 2017, but applications received after this date may be accepted until the positions are filled.

A background check is required for employment in this position. Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or status as a veteran.

Purdue University’s Department of Sociology is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address a least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.