job announcement -- Associate Professor theory position at U. Tenn

WSN'ers:

The University of Tennessee (Knoxville) is seeking to hire a sociological 
theorist at the _Associate Professor_ level (formal announcement posted 
below).

Faculty in the department have recently decided to reorganize both the 
undergraduate and graduate programs around the theme of "social justice," 
since for almost all of us, a scholarly interest in and a normative commitment 
to social justice informs our teaching and research. Consequently, the 
department is especially keen on hiring someone who is able to integrate a 
scientific and, dare I say, a political concern with social justice into both 
their teaching of theory and their formulation of theory. In other words, 
neo-Marxist theorists, critical race theorists, feminist theorists, queer 
theorists, world-systems theorists and so on and so forth who _specialize in 
theory_ are heartily encouraged to apply.

If you know of anyone who might be eligible for and interested in this 
position, please have them contact Suzanne Kurth at skurth@utk.edu.

John Gulick 
Assistant Professor 
Department of Sociology 
University of Tennessee 
916 McClung Tower 
Knoxville, TN 37996 
jgulick@utk.edu

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.  The Department of Sociology invites 
applications for the position of Associate Professor.  Preferred area of 
specialization is sociological theory.  The department is in an exciting phase 
of transition, and we anticipate filling several tenure-track positions in the 
near future.  The Department’s new focus on Social Justice and Community 
Change unites faculty research and undergraduate and graduate curricula.  By 
integrating studies of social, economic, and distributive justice, department 
members have created a unique niche to conduct research and train students in 
the impacts of globalization on community change, the criminal justice system, 
and ecosystem management strategies.  Special consideration will be given to 
candidates with theoretical interests in social justice and the nature of 
change within the global community.  Applicants with a strong publication 
record and strong associate professors will be considered.  Applicants should 
submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, samples of recent 
publications, evidence of teaching excellent, and contact information for 
three references.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Address 
materials to Suzanne Kurth, Chair of the Sociology Search Committee, 901 
McClung Tower, Department of Sociology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 
37996-0490.  Review of applications will begin January 1 and continue until 
the position is filled. UTK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title 
IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer.

John Gulick
Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology
University of Tennessee
916 McClung Tower
Knoxville, TN 37966
email: jgulick@utk.edu
work phone: 865 974 7029
fax: 865 974 7013