[Bilimsel Haber] Contemporary Social Theory-Tenure Track Univ. of Alberta

[Sule Tarakcioglu]

CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL THEORY (Sociology)

The Department of Sociology, University of Alberta, invites
applications for a July 1, 2007 tenure-track appointment in
Contemporary Social Theory at the Assistant Professor level. PhD is
required at the time of appointment. Salary will be commensurate with
rank and experience, and the U of A benefit package is comprehensive.

The department defines Contemporary Social Theory broadly, and areas
of specialization within this expanding field are open, including, for
example, power/knowledge, sovereignty/empire, gender/sexuality, and
culture/visual sociology.

The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate
courses in social theory and related topics, and will be expected to
maintain a research profile commensurate with employment in a
research-intensive university and a highly-regarded Sociology
department.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae,
and a teaching dossier, and arrange for three confidential letters of
reference to be sent by November 3, 2006 to:

Dr. Harvey Krahn, Professor and Chair
Department of Sociology
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2H4
FAX: (780) 492-7196

For additional information about the Department of Sociology and this
position, see http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/sociology/
<https://artsml.arts.ualberta.ca/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.
uofaweb.ualberta.ca/sociology/>  or contact harvey.krahn at ualberta.ca

Other relevant sites: http://www.arts.ualberta.ca/vcr
http://www.spaceandculture.org

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadians
and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian
citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals
will be considered.

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are
committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome
diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men,
including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities,
and Aboriginal persons.
-- 
Dr. Rob Shields
University of Alberta Henry Marshall Tory Chair and Professor,
Sociology/Art and Design, 5-21 Tory Building, Edmonton Canada T6G 2H4
Global contact Tel:+1 780 669 7341 VBuzzer.com & Skype:RobShields
Space and Culture Info: http://www.spaceandculture.org space2 at ualberta.ca

On sabbatical August 2006-July 2007