UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-DAVIS. The Department of Sociology seeks to appoint two faculty positions in historical and comparative sociology to begin July 1, 2004. One position will be at the assistant- to associate professor level and the other at the associate- to full professor level. We seek scholars with exemplary publication records in historical and comparative sociology, strong teaching records, and an interest in being actively involved with the graduate training and programmatic activities of the UC Davis Center for History, Society, and Culture (CHSC). We will consider scholars working on diverse topics and using various methodologies of comparative historical sociology. Depending on their interests, applicants at associate level or above may also want to be considered for the Directorship of the CHSC. The CHSC offers an interdisciplinary graduate program in Social Theory and Comparative History as well as lectures, colloquia, research clusters, workshops and conferences for faculty and graduate students in the social sciences and humanities. The Director of CHSC receives compensation and some reduction in course-load negotiated with the Dean of the Social Science Division. Further information on CHSC is available at http//chsc.ucdavis.edu. These positions are subject to final administrative approval. We will begin reviewing applications after October 17, 2003, and we will continue to consider applications until the positions are filled or closed. To be assured consideration, all materials should be received by October 17. Please send curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, samples of written work, and the names of three references; if relevant, also send a statement on your interest in and experience pertinent to the Directorship of CHSC. Send materials to Professor John Hall, Chair, Comparative Historical Recruitment Committee, Department of Sociology, University of California, 1 Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616-8701 [[log in to unmask]]. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.