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The Department of Sociology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Sociology, beginning August 2006. Ph.D. or dissertation successfully defended prior to issuing of contract. Preference given for a specialist in Popular Culture with additional strengths in Theory and Methods. Commitment to teaching excellence and to development and promotion of the Belmont Sociology Program on and off campus required. Willingness to engage students in co-curricular activities and to teach at all levels and in alternative course formats (e.g. 8-week formats, online) is necessary. All Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components. Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate an interest in and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program.

Send letter of application, vitae, statement of teaching philosophy (including, if desired, other teaching materials), and three letters of reference (at least one addressing teaching performance) to Dr. Andi Stepnick, Sociology Search Chair, Department of Sociology, Belmont University, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212. Each applicant is asked also to respond in writing to Belmont's mission, vision, and values statements, articulating how the candidates’ knowledge, experience and beliefs have prepared him/her to function in support of these statements. (These statements are found, for example, at: http://www.belmont.edu/visitors/mission.cfm.) Screening of candidates will begin January 31, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled.

A comprehensive, coeducational university located in Nashville, Belmont is a student-centered, teaching university focusing on academic excellence. The university is dedicated to providing students from diverse backgrounds an academically challenging education in a Christian community. For additional information regarding the Department of Sociology see www.belmont.edu/sociology. Belmont is an EOE/AA employer under all applicable civil rights laws. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Application Information

Postal Address: Dr. Andi Stepnick
Department of Sociology
Belmont University
1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37212

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