Whitman College Assistant Professor Position in Sociology
Sociology: Tenure-track position anticipated in Sociology, with expertise in the areas of Macro-Sociology, at the rank of Assistant Professor. Effective 2007-08. Ph.D. required.
The successful candidate will (a) offer courses specifically relating to Race and Ethnicity; and (b) teach other courses when necessitated by sabbatical leaves within the department. The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to Latino/Latina studies in the United States.
Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in nan increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address how they can contribute to diversity, a core value of the Whitman College community. Candidates should also discuss their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate an interest in participation in the College’s general education offerings.
Deadline: December 8. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction; and separate statements on the candidate’s teaching interests, scholarly agenda, and potential contribution to the diversity of the College.
Send to Professor Michelle Janning (janninmy@whitman.edu),Department of Sociology, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. For additional information about Whitman College, see www.whitman.edu.