[Lasa] Fwd: Item for inclusion in LASA section bulletins

Fri Aug 23 16:21:07 PDT 2019

Estimados ecuatorianistas,

Comparto con ustedes este anuncio de trabajo.

Saludos cordiales,

Juan Ramos

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From: Dougherty, Michael <mdoughe at ilstu.edu>
Date: Fri, Aug 23, 2019, 15:43
Subject: Item for inclusion in LASA section bulletins
To: Dougherty, Michael <mdoughe at ilstu.edu>

Estimados coordinadores de secciones,

Dear LASA section Chairs,

Les escribo para pedir favor de distribuir el siguiente anuncio de un
trabajo tenure track a la membresía de sus respectivas secciones de LASA.
Tenemos interés especial en recibir solicitudes de parte de
Latinoamericanistas. Gracias de antemano.

Assuming you have a means of distributing content to your section members,
I would be grateful if you would distribute this tenure track job ad to
your section membership. We’d be keen to receive applications from Latin
Americanists. Thank you in advance.

Saludos cordiales,

Best wishes,

Mike Dougherty

*Assistant Professor of Sociology in Global Inequality*

*Department of Sociology and Anthropology*

*Position Summary:*

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Illinois State University
invites applications for a nine-month, tenure track assistant professorship
in sociology beginning August 16, 2020. Building on existing departmental
strengths in globalization, development, economic and political sociology,
we seek a sociologist whose work addresses the global and transnational
political economic dynamics relating to the causes and consequences of
inequality.  The ideal candidate will be able to teach one or more of the
core courses required for our sociology major in addition to offering
elective courses in their substantive area of specialization.

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is committed to increasing the
diversity of our campus community. ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty,
staff and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire
campus and community. Candidates with experience working with a diverse
range of students, staff and faculty, and who can contribute to the climate
of inclusivity are especially welcomed. Members of underrepresented groups
are encouraged to apply.

*Required Qualifications:*

1. A Ph.D. in sociology or a closely related field is required prior to the
start date of this position. ABD’s will be considered if degree conferral
date is August 1, 2020 or sooner.

2. Illinois state law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English
language as a requirement for this position.

*Application Process:*

All application materials must be submitted online at posting number
0712311 https://www.jobs.ilstu.edu. In addition to completing a faculty
employment application, please prepare in advance the following separate
documents: a cover letter describing relevant research and future plans, a
full CV, letters from  three academic references , up to three writing
samples that serve as evidence of an active research agenda in this
substantive area, and a teaching portfolio (listed as “other” in the
document section of the application) which includes a teaching philosophy
statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a statement on the
applicant’s approach to mentoring a diverse student body. To ensure full
consideration, apply by September 30, 2019. Salary is commensurate with
qualifications and experience. Should you have additional questions, please
contact Dr. Richard Sullivan, Chair of Search Committee, at
sullivan at ilstu.edu <rdsulli at ilstu.edu> or (309)-438-2408.

*Illinois State University:*

Founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university, Illinois State is a
coeducational, residential university that emphasizes undergraduate study.
Its 34 academic departments in six colleges offer 72 undergraduate programs
in more than 160 fields of study.  The Graduate School coordinates 42
masters, two specialist, and 10 doctoral programs. Illinois State ranks
among the top 100 public universities in the nation according to U.S. News
& World Report 2019 rankings of “National Universities” and has been named
a “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education. *For
more information, please visit our website at: *
*http://soa.illinoisstate.edu* <http://soa.illinoisstate.edu>

*The Community*

Bloomington and Normal, Illinois are twin cities with a combined population
of 130,000 people. A dynamic college town, Bloomington‐Normal is only a
short train ride away from downtown Chicago and St. Louis, and within easy
driving distance of Milwaukee and Indianapolis. In 2017, Bloomington‐Normal
was named one of the Best College Towns in America by the American
Institute for Economic Research, including a #2 ranking in the “Arts and
Entertainment” category. In 2016, Huffington Post named Bloomington one of
the “11 Amazing Cities You’ve Never Thought to Live in, But Should.” In
2015, the Town of Normal was ranked #3 on the list of Best Small College
Towns in America by College Values Online.

*Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer*

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Michael L. Dougherty

Associate Professor of Sociology

Graduate Program Coordinator

Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Illinois State University

mldougherty.weebly.com
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