Arizona State University
Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Arizona State University, at West campus, The New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. The Department of
Social and Behavioral Sciences invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant level to begin August 16, 2005.
We are seeking candidates whose teaching and research are in areas related to metropolitan studies and/or social justice and
human rights such as, but not limited to migration, globalization, international non-governmental organizations, social
policy organizations, and/or international human rights law. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. by August 15, 2005,
in a social science discipline or interdisciplinary field; evidence of successful teaching in an area related to metropolitan
studies and/or social justice and human rights; record of publication in one or both of these areas, and a record of, or
evidence of potential for, external funding appropriate to experience. We desire candidates with a record of interdisciplinary
collaboration in research and grant writing. The successful candidate will teach in our interdisciplinary department, conduct
research, provide service to the campus and community, and contribute to the development of proposed MA programs in
Metropolitan Studies and/or Social Justice and Human Rights. Applicants must send a hard copy cover letter addressing
qualifications related to the above requirements, a statement about research, teaching and grant activity planned for the next
five years, a current curriculum vitae, the names and contact information (address and telephone number) for at least three
references. Please send your application to: Thomas Keil, Social Policy/Organizations Search Committee, Arizona State
University West campus, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, P.O. Box 37100, Phoenix, AZ 85069. Deadline
is January 14, 2005; if not filled the 15th of each month thereafter until the search is closed. For further information
about the department, consult: http://www.west.asu.edu/sbs. As a new American university, Arizona State
University is a force for discovery, turning students into leaders who shape the future. In its 20th year, the West campus
of ASU, located in Phoenix, fulfills this mission through interdisciplinary teaching, research, and community engagement.
The campus serves more than 7,300 students and offers 29 bachelor's degree programs, nine master's degrees, eight
professional certificates and is currently developing its first doctoral degree program. Please visit our web site at http://www.west.asu.edu/. ASU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer in policy and practice.
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