Department of Sociology
Michigan State University
316 Berkey Hall
East Lansing, Michigan  48824-1111
517 355-6640


Faculty Search Posting

Title of Position: Open Rank Professor in African Diaspora

Field of Work and Duties: The Department of Sociology at Michigan State
University is seeking applications for one open rank faculty position in the
study of the African Diaspora. We seek sociologists who study Diasporic
groups (African origin) and their identities, cultural forms, economic and
political ties, social organization, and/or post-national and transnational
processes and movements. Candidates should have expertise to enhance the
Sociology department theme, Global Transformations, and one of our focus
areas of urban, race and migration, family and gender, health and
well-being, sociology of population-demography, and/or
food-environment-agriculture-science and technology (see
www.sociology.msu.edu).These are academic year appointments. Successful
candidates will be expected to establish a strong, externally recognized and
supported program of scholarship; to develop excellence in teaching with
undergraduate and graduate courses; and to establish a recognized program of
outreach and professional service appropriate to their scholarship.
Relevant language skills are desirable. Candidates with regional areas of
interest in Africa, Asia, and/or Latin America and the Caribbean are
preferred. International experience or demonstrated interest in
international regions is an advantage. Michigan State University is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Candidates should submit a
letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, writing samples and four letters of
reference to: African Diaspora Faculty Search Committee, 316 Berkey Hall,
Department of Sociology, East Lansing, MI, 48824-1111. Electronic
submissions are encouraged. Submit at [log in to unmask] Further information
on the department and the position announcement are also available on the
department website: http://www.soc.msu.edu/. Initial review of applications
will begin November 30, 2008 and will continue until a suitable candidate is
identified. Position available August 15, 2009.

Date position is available:  August 15, 2009

Organization:  Michigan State University
Department: Sociology

Address:  316 Berkey Hall, Department of Sociology, East Lansing, MI
48824-1111

Representatives: Dr. Steven J. Gold, Search Committee Chair, Dr. Janet
Bokemeier, Department Chairperson

Contact information: (517) 353-6352 [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask]

Application deadline: November 30, 2008 or until a suitable candidate is
identified