To: Members of the International Sociological Association Three Lectureships Department of Sociology The University of Reading United Kingdom Following the appointment of a new head of department in October 1999, the University has embarked on a policy of swiftly strengthening the staffing profile of its Department of Sociology over the next few years. This year, we are inviting applications for the above posts tenable from October 1st, 2000. While we seek to attract the best scholars in the discipline, we are particularly keen in building clusters of excellence in Political Sociology, Historical Sociology, and Sociology of Culture broadly conceived. We are also looking at building methodological strengths in the department. The holders of the 3-year post and of at least one of the permanent posts must possess strong quantitative skills. They must show evidence of using quantitative methods in their research. Applicants with methodological skills in the computer-based analysis of texts and network models are also welcome. All three posts are Lecturer Grade A (GBP 17,238 to GBP 22,579). Two posts are permanent subject to a probationary period and one is offered as a three year fixed term contract. For further information on the department on these posts and for a downloadable copy of the application form visit our web site at http://www.rdg.ac.uk/sociology or contact us directly by email on sociology@reading.ac.uk Application form and further particulars available from the Personnel Office The University of Reading Whiteknights, POBox 217 Reading, RG6 6AH. Telephone (0118) 931 6771 Email personnel@reading.ac.uk. Please quote reference AC0020 Closing date for applications is April 20, 2000.