Department of Sociology
Wellesley College
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Wellesley College. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a full-time, tenure track, Assistant Professor
position beginning Fall 2006. Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in sociology along with teaching experience and a
publication record. Founded in 1875, Wellesley College has been a leader in liberal arts and the education of women for
more than 125 years. The College's 500-acre campus near Boston is home to 2,300 undergraduate students. The teaching
load (four courses per year) is comparable to many universities, and faculty are expected to maintain an active research
program. The position is open, but we especially encourage applications from candidates whose teaching and research
interests include popular culture and media. We seek applicants who are interested in working in a cooperative and
collaborative teaching environment and who are strongly committed to liberal arts education and excellence in scholarship.
To apply, send a cover letter indicating teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae, any course syllabi (or proposed
courses) and three letters of reference to:
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Sociology
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
02481
Applications are due no later than November 1, 2005. Wellesley College is an EO/AA educational institution and
employer. The College is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates
who believe they will contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.
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