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Call – Chair of the Department of Sociology (Western Univ, London CA)
Chair of the Department of Sociology
Faculty of Social Science
Western University, London, Canada
Applications: Review will begin January 15, 2019, until the position is filled https://www.isa-sociology.org/uploads/imgen/621-job-sociology-chair-uwo.pdf
Western Uniersity, Office of the Dean, Social Science
ACADEMIC VACANCY – CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
Nominations and applications are invited for the position of Chair of the Department of Sociology (www.sociology.uwo.ca), Faculty of Social Science, at Western University, effective July 1, 2019, or as negotiated. The Chair will be appointed at the Full Professor level with tenure. An appointment as Chair will normally be for a fiveyear term, renewable. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Sociology or a closely related discipline, and provide evidence of research excellence through a record of internationally recognized publication in the discipline’s leading journals and strong endorsements from referees. Candidates must have strong quantitative research expertise, preferably in the general area of population dynamics and inequality.
The ideal
candidate will be able to demonstrate skills mentoring students and an outstanding record of teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs. The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, be a change agent, a decisive leader and excellent communicator.
Western University is a top-ranked research-intensive university.
Situated in the
Faculty of Social Science, the Department of Sociology offers full programs for undergraduate, MA, and PhD students. The Faculty of Social Science at Western is experiencing a period of significant faculty renewal having made over 35 hires over the last few years, with approximately 20 more hires anticipated. Since 1878, the Western experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth in order to serve our communities.
Western University delivers an academic experience second to none.
Applications should be emailed as PDF attachments to kfoullon@uwo.ca.
Applicants
should include a CV, a statement of intent, qualifications, references, and an Application for Full-Time Faculty Position Form (http://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/pdf/careers/Faculty/Application-FullTime-FacultyPosition-Form.pdf).
Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2019, though applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Karen Foullong at kfoullon@uwo.ca or 519-661-2053.