PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Sociology
| vacancy no: FSS/SOC 5/2011 | closing date: Open until filled |
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| Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of Sociological Theory, Research Methods, plus any substantive area as determined by the Department of Sociology; (ii) supervise student research projects and thesis at both undergraduate and graduate levels; (iii) conduct research in their area of expertise; (iv) provide service to the university community; (v) provide academic leadership; (vi) carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department. Requirements: Professor - Applicants should (i) have at least a Masters’ Degree in Sociology and Bachelors’ Degree in Sociology or related fields; (ii) have at least 8 years of teaching experience in a university or comparable institution; (iii) have at least 24 pieces of published research products and/or creative work, at least 12 of which should be refereed journal articles; (iv) be lead and/or single author in at least 10 journal articles or book chapters; (v) provide evidence of academic leadership and research mentorship to junior scholars; (vi) have evidence of service to university, the profession and community; (vii) the profile should reflect evidence of attracting research grants (added advantage); (viii) evidence of successful student supervision at MPhil and PhD levels will also be added advantages. Preference will be given to candidates currently holding the position of Professor of Sociology. Associate Professor - Applicants should (i) have at least a Masters Degree in Sociology and Bachelors degree in Sociology or related fields; (ii) have a minimum of five (5) years teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; (iii) have at least 12 pieces of published research products and/or creative work; at least 8 of which should be refereed journal articles; (iv) be lead and/or single author in at least 6 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (v) provide evidence of academic leadership and research mentorship to junior scholars; (vi) have evidence of service to university, the profession and community; (vii) the profile should reflect evidence of attracting research grants (added advantage); (viii) evidence of successful student supervision at MPhil and PhD levels will also be added advantages. Preference will be given to candidates currently holding the position of Associate Professor of Sociology. Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications How To Apply: Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current C.Vs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. Send your application to:
Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 136 in Block 240 (240/136) NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted | |
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