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    • Immigration/Mexico-LAS Tenured Position

    The Department of Sociology and the Center for Mexican-American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin invite applications for a tenured associate or full professor position with a starting date of Fall 2008. Title will be commensurate with experience and/or expertise. We are looking for applicants who specialize in the area of world migration and immigration, focusing on US-Mexico and Latin American immigration. Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop a strong research program, direct graduate research, produce must demonstrated evidence of research productivity, and exhibit a commitment to service. Applicants must hold a PhD in Sociology or related field, present evidence of teaching a research publication excellence, and show potential for securing external research funding. She/he would be appointed in the Sociology Department, and have an affiliation with the Center for Mexican-American Studies and the Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies. Screening will begin December 15, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and contact information for three references to: Search Committee Chair (Immigration/CMAS), Department of Sociology, 1 University Station A1700, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78712. The University of Texas is an AA/EEO employer. A background check will be conducted on the successful candidate. Position funding is pending budgetary approval.

    Theory/Qualitative Tenured Position

    The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenured position (associate or full professor) starting in Fall 2008. We are looking for applicants whose research and teaching interests are in the areas of sociological theory and qualitative research methods. Substantive areas of specialization are open. Successful candidates should have a strong publication and teaching record, appropriate to rank. Duties to be performed will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research publication, and service. Screening will a begin September 15 and continue until the position is filled, pending a successful background check and final budgetary approval. Interested candidates should submit a letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, evidence of teaching excellence, and the names of three references to: Professor Christine Williams, Search Committee Chair (Theory/Qualitative), Department of Sociology, 1 University Station A1700, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78712. The University of Texas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.

    Immigration/Demography Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

    The Department of Sociology at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for an assistant professor position with a starting date of August 2008. We are looking for applicants who specialize in socio-demographic processes of the Latin American population, including migration, fertility, health, and social stratification. Preference will be given to candidates studying immigration to the United States, although applicants with other substantive interests will be considered. Successful candidates must present evidence of teaching and research publication excellence or potential for the same. Duties to be performed will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research publication, and service. The potential for securing external research funding will also be considered. Recruitment in this area is part of the University of Texas' long-term goal of enhancing the population sciences in collaboration with the Population Research Center. Screening will begin December 15, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. A Ph.D. in hand by the time of start date is required. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of reference to: Search Committee Chair (Latin American Population), Department of Sociology, 1 University Station A1700, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78712. The University of Texas is an AA/EEO employer. A background check will be conducted on the successful candidate. Position funding is pending budgetary approval.