4 June 2007

JOB - Professor of Sociology at The University of Western Sydney (Closing Date: 17 July 2007)

Professor in Sociology


The University of Western Sydney is seeking to appoint a Professor in Sociology who has an established national and international reputation in the discipline. The successful applicant will provide leadership in developing the profile of UWS in sociology. Applications are particularly welcome from those who have expertise in one or more of the School’s areas of sociological expertise which include gender and health, urban sociology, the sociology of religion, and the study of globalisation and local cultures. The successful applicant would also be supported and encouraged to develop their specific areas of research specialisation.

The successful applicant will have a distinguished international reputation in Sociology, be able to provide academic leadership in both research and teaching, and contribute to the governance of the School of Social Sciences. He or she will hold a PhD in Sociology, and have an outstanding record of publication, research higher degree supervision, and success in attracting external competitive research funds.

Penrith Campus Ref No. 70146

Remuneration Package:
Academic Level E - AUD$154,054 p.a. (comprising Salary, Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries:

Professor Deborah Stevenson

Phone: +61 2 4736 0019

or email: d.stevenson@uws.edu.au

Closing Date: 17 July 2007.

Website:

http://apps.uws.edu.au/staff/change_process/posvac/