The Department of Sociology and Social Work invites applications for a tenure-track nine-month faculty position in sociology at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2008. Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires completion of all doctoral requirements in sociology by September 15, 2008. The successful applicant must be able to teach sociological theory. Further preference will be given to applicants who also have specializations in sociology of the family and/or criminology. Instructional duties may include student advisement, curriculum development, and on-line instruction and/or instruction at off-campus sites. Faculty members are expected to maintain an active program of scholarship, seek extramural funding, and participate in service activities.

Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina System. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the University has approximately 15,000 students and has been ranked by US News and World Report as one of the top 15 among southern regional universities since the rankings first appeared in 1986. Additional information about the Department of Sociology and Social Work, the University, and the surrounding area is located at: http://www.soc.appstate.edu/.

Interested applicants should send a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three references to:

W. Edward Folts, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Sociology and Social Work
ASU Box 32115
Boone, North Carolina 28608

Initial application review will begin December 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Appalachian State University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.