Department Chair Opening

The Department of Sociology at Wayne State University invites applications for a Professor and Department Chair to begin Fall 2016. We are seeking an active scholar who has the leadership, experience, and vision to take the department to a new level. Area of expertise is open. In addition to administrative experience, we seek candidates with a strong research record, a record of external funding, and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

The Department of Sociology offers BA, MA and PhD degrees with concentrations in medical/health, urban/labor, and race/ethnicity/gender inequalities. The department is currently composed of 11 tenured and tenure-track faculty, and serves nearly 200 undergraduate majors and 60 graduate students. Wayne State University is dedicated to preparing students to excel by combining the academic excellence of a major research university with the practical experience of an institution that by its history, location and diversity represents a microcosm of the world in which we live.

For additional information about Wayne State University and the Department of Sociology: http://www.wayne.edu and http://clasweb.clas.wayne.edu/Sociology. Applicants should submit via email a letter of interest, current CV, and the names and contact information of three professional references (letters of reference will be requested at a later date) to Professor Anne Duggan, Chair, Search Committee at a.duggan@wayne.edu. An online application is also required for all applicants. Visit http://jobs.wayne.edu and upload a letter of interest and curriculum vita. The position number is 041168. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Wayne State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.