Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in Sociology at the
rank of Assistant Professor, to commence July 1, 2006. The appointment is subject to final budgetary approval. Applicants are sought with demonstrated research expertise in criminology with research strengths and interests also in social justice and/or social theory more generally. The successful applicant would join a strong team of criminologists in the Department and would participate in teaching in the Criminology and Criminal Justice program, the most popular undergraduate program on campus. He or she would also be expected to contribute to graduate teaching and supervision in the sociology sub-fields of governance, regulation and law and/or criminal justice. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a program of research leading to significant peer-reviewed publications. Preferred candidates will have completed a doctorate in sociology, or in a cognate social science discipline with links to criminology, and show potential for excellence in teaching and research.

Applicants are requested to forward:

· a letter of application, stating research and teaching interests

· a current curriculum vitae

· evidence of teaching ability

· examples of publications

Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be
forwarded to the Department by the due date for the application.

Applications and letters of reference should be addressed to:

Professor Peter Gose, Chair (attn: Criminology position)
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1S 5B6

Please send your email enquiries regarding this position to the Appointment Committee chair, Professor Pat O’Malley, at pat_omalley@carleton.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The applications of
Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Carleton University is committed to equality of employment for women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Persons from these groups are encouraged to apply.

Deadline for receipt of applications at the above address is February 6, 2006 or until such time as the position is filled.