Position Title: Assistant Professor

Duties & Responsibilities: Faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research; develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses; mentor graduate students; and contribute service to the department, college, university, and profession that is appropriate for their rank.

Position Qualifications: he Department of Sociology and the School of Statistics in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track position specializing in statistical approaches to social science research,to begin fall semester 2013 (August 26, 2013). The substantive area of study is open. Appointment will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year (late-August to late-May), and will be made at rank of tenure-track assistant professor, consistent with collegiate and University policy. Salary is competitive. This position will be a joint appointment in the Department of Sociology and the School of Statistics, with the tenure home decided by the chosen candidate, in consultation with the chair of Sociology and the director of Statistics. The percentage of work effort devoted to each unit will be determined in consultation with the candidate, but is expected to be approximately 50% in each unit. A Ph.D. in Sociology, Statistics or related field is required. Advanced ABD's may be considered for appointment at the rank of tenure-track instructor, with the understanding that the Ph.D. will be conferred during the first year of appointment. Candidates will be evaluated according to the overall quality of their academic preparation and scholarly work, evidence of research ability, ability to make an interdisciplinary contribution, commitment to high-quality classroom instruction and student mentoring, and the strength of recommendations. A successful candidate's dossier will demonstrate scholarly distinction, a record of publications, and teaching commitment.

Salary Range: competitive

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Web Site: Please apply online via the Employment System at https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=104220

Application Address: Applications must submitted online. To be considered for this position please click on "APPLY FOR THIS POSTING" and follow the instructions. You will have an opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach materials related to your candidacy, including 1) a cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) samples of written work; and 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness or a commitment to teaching. This material must be uploaded by October 15, 2012. In addition to the material submitted electronically, applicants are asked to arrange for THREE letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the department. The letters of recommendation may be e-mailed to socstat@umn.edu, or mailed to: Prof. David Knoke Sociology/Statistics Assistant Professor Search Chair Department of Sociology, University of Minnesota 909 Social Sciences Bldg. 267 19th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55455; fax: (612) 626-0155 Additional application materials may be requested at a later date. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us via email at socstat@umn.edu or phone our main office at 612-624-4300. To be assured of full consideration in the selection process, application materials must be submitted by October 15, 2012. The position will, however, remain open until filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Applications received after October 15, 2012

Contact Email: f you have any questions about the application process, please contact us via email at socstat@umn.edu or phone our main office at 612-624-4300.

Application Deadline: 10/15/2012