Vacancy Announcement
The Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology and Egyptology Department seeks a
sociologist, rank open, for a two year position, potentially renewable and
tenurable, starting in the Fall 2005. The candidate must have a strong
background in forced migration, refugee studies, and resettlement issues and
will be teaching graduate courses in the Forced Migration and Refugee Studies
graduate diploma program. The successful candidate will also teach
undergraduate sociology courses, such as introductory sociology courses, as
well courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise. A specialization in one or
more of the following areas is preferred: social psychology, gender,
stratification, criminology, media, technology, medical sociology or social
movements. All requirements for the PhD in sociology should be complete by the
time of appointment. Commitment to teaching and an active program of research
and scholarship are essential.
Ph.D. in an appropriate field is required for every position except where
otherwise specified. Renewal of an appointment depends upon institutional
needs and/or the appointee's performance. Most professorial-level positions
are potentially tenurable. The normal teaching load is three courses per
semester and English is the language of instruction. Salary and rank are
according to scale based on qualifications and professional experience. For
expatriates, housing, annual round-trip air travel for appointees and
qualifying dependents, schooling for up to two children and other benefits are
included. In view of AUC's protocol agreement with the Egyptian Government,
which requires specific proportions of Egyptian, U.S., and third-country
citizen faculty, at this time preference will be given to qualified applicants
who are U.S. citizens.
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: In addition to the procedures listed
below, a letter of intent specifying position number and statement of teaching
philosophy and research agenda are needed. Also please arrange to have three
letters of recommendation and transcripts mailed to the same mailing address
you used to send your application.
How to Apply
E-mail letter of application specifying Job # (SOC-1) with C.V. and names and
addresses of three references to:
Dr. Earl (Tim) Sullivan, Provost
The American University in Cairo
420 Fifth Avenue, Fl. 3-WEB
New York, N.Y. 10018-2729
email: [log in to unmask]
Applications from Egypt should be forwarded to:
Dr. Earl (Tim) Sullivan, Provost
The American University in Cairo, WEB
113 Kasr el Aini Street, P.O. Box 2511
Cairo 11511 Egypt
email: [log in to unmask]
For full consideration, applicants should complete the Personnel Information
Form provided at http://forms.aucegypt.edu/provost/pif3.html
Applications accepted until position is filled. For more details please check:
http://www.aucegypt.edu/facstaff/positions/vpositions.html#Sociology
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