The University of South Alabama Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position in sociology.  We seek applicants to teach courses in the sociology of aging and the life course and/or social gerontology.  In addition, the ability to teach courses in minority families or minority health is desirable.  Applicants with quantitative methods skills and the ability to generate external funding for their research are encouraged to apply.  Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in sociology by August 15, 2013 with expertise in social gerontology.

To apply send the following items to:

David Gartman
Search Committee Chair or Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
5991 USA Drive N., Room 34
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL 36688-0002: 

1) a letter of application
2) a current curriculum vitae
3) samples of scholarly work
4) three original letters of reference
5) Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work.

Review of applications will begin March 1, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of South Alabama is an Equal
Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.