U Mass Amherst

[uma]

University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The Department of Sociology and the Labor Center invite applications for an Assistant Professor tenure-track position to be appointed Fall 2011. We are searching broadly for candidates with scholarly expertise in the sociology of work, labor movements and cognate fields. Possible areas of focus might include: globalization, immigration, political economy, public policy, labor history and law, organizing and collective bargaining. The ideal candidate would be broadly trained, have a record of scholarly publications, as well as experience with labor movements. The Labor Center offers a professional MS and the successful candidate will make teaching contributions to that curriculum. Sociology has strong research, graduate and undergraduate programs, and contributions to each are expected. The University has excellent work-life policies in place. Applicants should have firm expectations of a completed Ph.D. by September 2011 and be eager to join an intellectually lively, diverse, growing department. Applications received before October 1st will receive full consideration. Applications should include a CV, letter of application, publications or samples of written work, and three letters of reference. Electronic applications are strongly preferred and can be accessed at academicjobsonline.org. Paper submissions can be sent to Maureen Warner, Sociology Department, 716 Thompson Hall, 200 Hicks Way, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-9277. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages minorities and women to apply.

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Does anyone know anything more about the Labor Studies department of this department more generally? The ad seems to suggest that if you don't do labor or work you won't be considered- is this other people's interpretation as well?

[labor]

all i know is that they do have a very strong labor studies department. it's one of the few places in the country where you can get an advanced degree in labor studies. so my guess is that they are pretty serious about wanting someone who does work/labor.

[laborador]

The Labor Dept merged with the Sociology Dept last year, so there's actually even more upside to this position. They are still a cohesive unit, and still really strong set of scholars, now merged with another strong set of scholars. A primo job for someone who is qualified.