October 04, 2004
DEPARTMENT HEAD
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
The Department of Sociology at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites
applications and nominations for the position of Head.
Located in downtown Chicago, UIC is a Carnegie Doctoral / Research – Extensive University with 16,012 undergraduate and 9,216 graduate and professional students. The Department of Sociology has a diverse and active faculty of 19 members. The department offers the BA, MA, and Ph.D degrees. It has special teaching and research emphases in the areas of health and medicine; work, labor markets and organizations; race, ethnicity and gender; and international/comparative/Asian societies. The department is well integrated with other units on campus and includes faculty who are jointly appointed with the Institute of Government and Public Affairs, the Department of African-American Studies, the Program in Latin-American and Latino Studies, the School of Public Health, etc.
The Department Head is the chief administrative officer with responsibilities for the instructional programs of the department; administrative, budgetary, and promotion decisions; and for providing leadership in the development of research, teaching, and public service. Candidates should present evidence of successful administrative performance and the ability to operate effectively in a collegial environment. In addition, candidates should be strong teachers and nationally known scholars who have well-documented research records and continuing research agendas. The field of research and teaching specialization is open. Candidates must be qualified for appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure. The position is available as of August 16, 2005.
Applications should be received by December 15, 2004 for full consideration; however, the search will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a full curriculum vitae; a letter of application; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three academic references. Applications and nominations should be addressed to:
Professors Doris Graber and Susan Levine, Co-Chairs
Search Committee for the Head of Sociology
University of Illinois at Chicago
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (M/C 228)
601 S. Morgan Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7104
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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