SOCIOLOGY

East Central University (ECU) is a student--centered regional state university located in Ada, Oklahoma. ECU offers thirty-five undergraduate baccalaureate degree programs in arts and letters, business, education, mathematics and sciences, nursing and the social sciences; and nine master's degrees in education, human resources, and psychology. ECU's 4,600 students come from 24 countries and 25 states. About 70% of the 165 faculty hold doctorates.

The Department of Sociology seeks qualified applicants for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology beginning August 2010. Qualified candidates will hold an earned PhD in Sociology or related social science; ABD may be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach twelve hours per semester, plus student advising and committee work. Areas include Introduction to Sociology and a variety of other undergraduate sociology courses to complement existing faculty teaching areas.

TO APPLY:
Candidates should send a letter of application, a resume' which includes evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university level, a dissertation abstract, a brief statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, undergraduate and graduate transcript(s), and at least three letters of reference (at least one of which addresses teaching) to Ms. Leslie Martin, Director of Human Resources, East Central University, 1100 E. 14th, Ada, OK 74820.

Review of applications will begin February 19, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

AA /EOE