Department of Sociology
New College of Florida
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
New College of Florida, a small, residential, highly selective liberal arts college, invites applications for a tenure-track
assistant professorship beginning in August 2008. PhD expected by that time. Teaching experience preferred. Preference
will be given to candidates whose teaching and research interest complement and enhance our existing strengths. Our
sociology program's current strengths lie in urban sociology, social psychology, and labor & social movements. All areas
of specialization will be considered, although we are especially interested in applicants whose research and teaching
interests coincide with at least two of the current program strengths. Although not required, we encourage applicants whose
teaching or research addresses class, race/ethnicity, and gender.
New College is committed to excellence in teaching and research, and encourages collaborative student-faculty scholarship.
Students are intellectually independent and research-oriented. The normal teaching load is two courses per semester, plus
individualized tutorials and supervision of senior thesis projects. Interested candidates should send a letter of application,
Curriculum Vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation
to Dr. David Brain, Sociology Search Committee, New College of Florida, 5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243-2109.
Screening of applicants will begin October 1, 2007. Position will remain open until filled. Applications from
women and racial/ethnic minorities are encouraged. New College of Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access
institution. According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding applications are open to the public upon request.
Please give timely advance notice if reasonable accommodations are needed in order to participate in the selection
process.
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