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Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology - Poverty and Inequality

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Position description

University of California, Davis: The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in Poverty and Inequality to begin July 1, 2014. The position is at the Assistant Professor level and is affiliated with The Center for Poverty Research at UC Davis (http://poverty.ucdavis.edu/), one of three federally designated centers whose mission is to facilitate non-partisan interdisciplinary research on poverty and inequality in the U.S. and to train the next generation of scholars. We seek a scholar with a strong commitment to research and teaching. Scholars studying topics related to poverty or inequality are encouraged to apply; preference will be given to quantitative researchers and those with the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in quantitative methods. Supervision of graduate students, student advising, curricular development, and performance of University service are also expected. A PhD in Sociology is required prior to the beginning of the appointment service period start date. The position is subject to final administrative and budgetary approval. The position will remain open until filled. Applications submitted by September 15, 2013 will receive full initial consideration.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Statement of Research - A statement of research, including future plans in this area.

  • Statement of Teaching - A statement of teaching, including future plans in this area.

  • Publications - Copies of up to three publications representing the applicant's current research.

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)
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