Center for Labor Studies
Empire State College
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE: Assistant Professor of Labor Studies
LOCATION: Harry Van Arsdale, Jr. Center for Labor Studies, New York City
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As an innovative leader in nontraditional education, Empire State College was founded in 1971, and is accredited by the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The college enrolls 17,000 students in its associate, bachelor's and
master's degree programs at over 35 locations throughout New York State and around the world. The Harry Van Arsdale
Center for Labor Studies is located in New York City. We seek a faculty member for a tenure-track position.
The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in sociology, anthropology, or social relations and a demonstrated
interest in working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting that emphasizes the study of labor and the working-class
presence both in the US and globally. In addition to teaching and advising adult students, the successful candidate will
participate in the coordination and development of undergraduate liberal arts curricula and programs of study for adult wage
earners and union members in a variety of occupations. The successful candidate will have experience and/or interest in
non-traditional and adult education.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in sociology, anthropology or community or social relations and a demonstrated
commitment to adult education. The successful candidate will be computer literate, have experience with on-line
communication and have strong organizational skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong preference will be accorded to candidates who have demonstrated experience advocating for worker's rights and
the ability to work in a wide range of subjects within the discipline.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Some travel and occasional evening hours required.
RANK/SALARY:
Assistant Professor/mid fifties range, Tenure-track
SUBMIT LETTER OF APPLICATION, RESUME AND NAMES/CONTACT INFORMATION OF THREE
REFERENCES TO:
www.esc.edu/jobs
APPLICATIONS DUE BY: October 13, 2006
ANTICIPATED START DATE: Between January and July 2007
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