The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology or Anthropology with a specialty in social informatics, the study of information and communication tools in cultural or institutional contexts (see
http://www.informatics.iusb.edu/), to begin Fall 2009.
IU South Bend has a 3-3 teaching load. The successful candidate will teach Social Informatics each semester and other sociology or anthropology courses for the social informatics cognate or the departmental major based on the candidate's areas of expertise.
Qualifications include a PhD by August 2009 (or completion anticipated with initial appointment as Acting Assistant Professor until completion of PhD), strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, evidence of teaching effectiveness and an active and productive research program. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, graduate transcripts, samples of course syllabi and a summary of student evaluations (if available), a brief sample of scholarly writing, and a letter of interest (including a projected research agenda and a statement of teaching philosophy) to Scott Sernau, Social Informatics Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology, Indiana University South Bend, 1700 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN 46634-7111.
Applications received by November 1, 2008 will be given full consideration but the position will remain open until filled.
Indiana University South Bend is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minority group members, women, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.
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