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Assistant Professor. The African American Studies Program at Mississippi State University invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning August 16, 2008. The position is a joint appointment with the department of Political Science, the department of English, or the department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work, depending on the candidate’s area of expertise. The successful candidate will devote 50% of his or her research, teaching, and service efforts to African American Studies and 50% to the department where he or she will be tenured. While the area of specialization is open, preference will be given to candidates who have a strong interdisciplinary background, especially in the area of Africana or Ethnic Studies, with a research focus on African Americans or the African Diaspora. A teaching load of two courses per semester will usually include the Introduction to African American Studies, as well as upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses.

A Ph.D. by time of appointment (August 2008), and evidence of successful teaching and publication in the subject area of the candidate are required. Mississippi State University is a Ph.D.-granting institution; therefore, an active record of scholarship is essential for promotion and tenure.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Review of applications will begin on January 16, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. Please include your email address and a phone number in your letter to facilitate communication.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Stephen Middleton, Chair, African American Studies Search Committee, Mississippi State University, P. O. Box 846, Mississippi State, MS 39762-0846.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Mississippi State University is an AA/EOE.

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, pending budgetary approval, is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor, tenure track position in biological anthropology, beginning January or August 2008. PhD in anthropology required at time of appointment. Preference is for a bioarchaeologist with research specialty in native North America. Dedication to scholarship, teaching, and involving undergraduates in research is essential, as is commitment to our Applied Anthropology M.A. program. Teaching load is five classes per year, to include introductory, upper-division, and graduate courses. For program details, see www.msstate.edu/dept/anthropology/programs. Applicants should include a letter describing teaching and research interests, a vita, and names and contact information for three references. Supporting materials that demonstrate teaching and scholarly achievement should accompany the application. Send materials to Chair, Anthropology Recruitment Committee, PO Box C, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Review of application will begin November 1, 2007 and continue until position is filled. The largest university in the state, Mississippi State University is a public, land grant university of approximately 16,000 students classified as Doctoral/Research Extensive by the Carnegie Foundation. MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minority and female candidates.

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work seeks a Department Head at the rank of Professor, beginning July 1st 2008. Candidates must have a PhD, an established research and extramural funding record, a commitment to academic excellence, and strong administrative skills. Substantive area is open. The successful candidate will join a large multidisciplinary department. Programs offered include BA, MS, and PhD in Sociology, BA and MA in Anthropology, and BSW in Social Work. The department consists of 23 faculty members (16 in Sociology, 7 in Anthropology and Social Work), more than 250 undergraduate majors and more than 50 graduate students. The Department has strong ties to several research centers including the Social Science Research Center, the Cobb Institute of Archaeology and the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision. More information on the department and the programs embedded within can be seen at www.msstate.edu/dept/sociology.

Applicants or nominees should have significant publications warranting appointment at the rank of Full Professor with tenure. The Department Head will guide curricular revision and programmatic assessment; encourage strong scholarship; guide junior faculty through the tenure and promotion process; oversee all personnel matters, including the annual review of faculty; manage the budget; cooperate with the College of Arts and Sciences in pursuing research grants and external funding; and serve as a liaison between faculty and administration, providing timely reports to both audiences. Documented experience in departmental or college leadership positions desirable. Teaching assignment is negotiable; the salary will be competitive.

Materials should be sent directly to: Chair, Department Head Recruitment Committee, Department of Sociology Anthropology, and Social Work, P.O. Box C, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Items that should be included are a vita, a letter describing administrative philosophy and research interests, and supporting materials demonstrating administrative, teaching, service, and scholarly achievement, as well as a list of references. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2007, but applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. The largest university in the state, Mississippi State University is a public, land grant university of approximately 16,000 students classified as Doctoral/Research Extensive by the Carnegie Foundation. MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minority and female candidates.

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work is seeking qualified applicants for an entry level Assistant Professor, tenure track position in Social Work, beginning Fall 2008. Ph.D. in Social Work or related discipline required for appointment at Assistant Professor Level. ABD will be considered for appointment at the Instructor level. MSW and two years post MSW practice experience required. Primary area of desired teaching and research specialization in policy, research methods, or human behavior. Secondary specializations are open. Programs offered include BA, MS, and PhD in Sociology, BA and MA in Anthropology, and BSW in Social Work. The department consists of 23 faculty members, and over 200 undergraduate majors of which about half are social work students. Applications should include a vita, a letter describing teaching and research interests, samples of scholarly work, and any supporting materials that demonstrate teaching and/or service achievements. Materials should be sent to Chair, Social Work Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, P.O. Drawer C, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762. Candidates should have letters of recommendation sent directly to the Chair of the Social Work Search Committee. Application review begins October 15, 2007, but applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. The largest university in the state, Mississippi State University is a public, land grant university of approximately 16,000 students classified as Doctoral/Research Extensive by the Carnegie Foundation. MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minority and female candidates.