Deadline: Thursday, November 15, 2012 College/Division: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department: Department of Sociology and the Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability and Energy Contact: Abu Bah | [email protected]
RESPONSIBILITIES The Department of Sociology ( www.sociology.niu.edu/sociology/) and the Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability and Energy ( www.niu.edu/ese/) at Northern Illinois University anticipate hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in August 2013. Reflecting NIUs commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration in education and scholarship, the position will hold joint appointment status, but will be tenurable in the Department of Sociology. NIU is located in DeKalb, a rapidly growing exurb 65 miles west of downtown Chicago. REQUIRED SKILLS We seek candidates with primary expertise and teaching interests in Environmental Sociology, including but not limited to environmental and climate change impacts, sustainability, and energy challenges as related to social systems and policies of humans and the ecosphere. An earned PhD in sociology or related field is required by the starting date of the appointment. We seek a well-rounded scholar who shows a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration related to societys environmental challenges. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong record of or potential for scholarly research, teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and the ability to work with diverse student populations. MATERIALS Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Department, the Institute and the University are committed to the principle of diversity and encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to this objective. Applicants must send a cover letter, a statement describing how their scholarship will contribute to the missions of both the Department and the Institute, curriculum vitae, a sample of scholarly writing, teaching evaluations (if available), and three letters of recommendation to Abu Bah, Chair, Recruitment Committee, Department of Sociology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115 by November 15, 2012. In compliance with the Illinois Campus Security Act, before an offer of employment is made, the university will conduct a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a criminal background check. In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. NIU recognizes Dual Career issues.
