Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Oakland University
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Oakland University
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant
Professor to begin Fall, 2007. Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. at the time of appointment, show evidence of teaching
effectiveness, and the ability to produce peer-reviewed scholarship. Must be willing to teach introductory sociology on an
annual basis. Candidates should have research interests in and commitment to teaching social stratification and/or urban
sociology. An interest in and ability to teach sociological theory is desirable. Standard teaching load is five (5) courses
per academic year. Salary is competitive.
Oakland University (http://www.oakland.edu) is a state university of approximately 17,000
students, 25 miles north of Detroit and conveniently located to access the many cultural and recreational resources of the
metropolitan area. Our department consists of ten sociologists and four anthropologists, and our teaching program is
restricted to the undergraduate level with about 200 majors.
Review of applications will begin on December 13, and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a
letter of application, a current vita, three letters of reference, and materials relevant to teaching effectiveness and scholarship
to:
Dr. Terri Orbuch
Search Committee Chair
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Oakland University
Rochester, MI 48309
Email: Orbuch@oakland.edu
Please do not send materials via email.
Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and
minorities.
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