Department of Sociology
University of Akron
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
Assistant Professor of Sociology
The Department of Sociology at The University of Akron invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position
to begin August 28, 2006. The department seeks a candidate whose area of expertise is in the Sociology of Law.
Responsibilities include conducting and publishing research, applying for external grants, professional service, and teaching
at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, the successful candidate will be able to teach law-related courses
in the Department of Political Science. However, the tenure home for this position is the Department of Sociology. The
candidate must hold the Ph.D. at the time of appointment. Preference will be given to the Ph.D. earned in Sociology or a
closely related field. The Department of Sociology provides a supportive environment for professional growth. The
department is one of 18 Ph.D. granting departments within the university. Presently, the department includes 15 full-time
faculty, 550 undergraduate majors, and 30 graduate students, 20 of whom are on full-time assistantships. According to the
latest NSF data, the department ranks 16th nationally in federal R&D expenditures. Furthermore, the department has been
recognized by the American Sociological Association for its exemplary graduate teacher-training program.
Applicants should send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to C. André
Christie-Mizell, Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, The University of Akron, Akron, OH
44325-1905.
Review of Applications will begin on December 31, 2005; however, applications will be accepted until the position
is filled.
Salary is competitive and depends upon qualifications and experience. The University of Akron is committed to a policy
of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws.
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
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