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Now Hiring -- Pearson Visiting Assistant Professor in Sociology/Organizational Studies at Brown

  • 1.  Now Hiring -- Pearson Visiting Assistant Professor in Sociology/Organizational Studies at Brown

    Posted 04-10-2014 17:42
    Greetings, OMTers --

    The Brown University Sociology Department has just received
    authorization to search for a one- or two-year Visiting Assistant
    Professorship in organizational studies. The official position listing
    is appended below; but I'd like to highlight few noteworthy features:

    -- The position is neither an adjunct lectureship nor a post-doc, but
    rather a named visiting assistant professorship: The Pearson Visiting
    Assistant Professor of Sociology and Organizational Studies.
    -- The teaching load is quite reasonable (one course per semester).
    -- The search has been defined broadly, to encompass applicants from all
    fields at the intersection of Organizational Studies, Sociology of
    Organizations, Economic Sociology, and Work and Occupations. Business
    School PhDs in any of these areas would be welcome!
    -- Brown offers a vibrant organizations community, with a lively
    graduate program, engaged and intrepid undergraduates, and a very
    livable locale.
    -- Brown is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, with a
    strong commitment to fostering diversity at all levels. Women and
    minorities are encouraged to apply.
    -- Interested candidates should apply via Interfolio, using the link in
    the attached position listing.
    -- Review of applications will begin on May 1 2014 and will continue
    until the position is filled.

    Thanks in advance for passing this along -- or for applying, if you're
    interested yourself!

    Best,
    Mark

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    Pearson Visiting Assistant Professor in Sociology/Organizational Studies

    Department of Sociology
    Brown University

    The Sociology Department of Brown University seeks applications for a
    Visiting Assistant Professor in the area of Organizational Studies, to
    begin 1 July 2014. Renewal for a second year is contingent upon funding.
    We welcome applicants from all fields at the intersection of the
    Sociology of Organizations and Occupations and Organizational Theory.
    Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand by 1 August 2014. The successful
    applicant will teach one undergraduate course per semester in
    Organizational Studies, and will engage in research within the field of
    organizations. Preference will be given to candidates who can offer
    courses on topics that are likely to generate strong undergraduate
    interest and to applicants who have prior teaching experience and
    publications within the broad area of Organizations. Applicants should
    propose an undergraduate course designed to be taught in either an
    open-enrollment lecture/discussion format or a limited- enrollment
    seminar format. The course should directly employ the theories and
    frameworks of Organizational Behavior and/or Organizational Theory; it
    should focus primarily on organizational processes and phenomena; and it
    should thoroughly incorporate organizational analysis into its
    discussions and assignments. A wide range of substantive topics are
    acceptable. Examples include: organizational networks; organizational
    change; workers and workplaces; occupations and professions; non-profit
    organizations; healthcare organizations; political and governmental
    organizations; organizations and development; entrepreneurship in
    non-Western societies; and global and cross-cultural business. In
    addition to interacting with Brown's energetic and engaged
    undergraduates, visiting assistant professors are encouraged to
    participate in the intellectual life of the Brown Sociology Department
    and the program in Business, Entrepreneurship and Organizations (BEO),
    including colloquia, social events, and an ongoing graduate
    student/faculty Organizations Reading Group. The successful candidate
    will have the opportunity to interact with a growing body of scholars at
    Brown who are engaged in research in fields related to organizational
    studies, technology management, entrepreneurship, finance and operations
    research. Applications should include (1) a cover letter describing
    research completed and planned, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching
    statement including ideas for courses within Organizational Studies, (4)
    a 2-3 page course proposal which includes a description of the course,
    an example of typical readings, and an assignment/evaluation plan, and
    (5) the names, positions, and email addresses of three references who
    can write letters of recommendation.

    The review of applications will begin on May 1 2014 and will continue
    until the position is filled. Brown is an equal opportunity/affirmative
    action employer, and women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Send
    materials to: http://apply.interfolio.com/24571


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    Mark C. Suchman, JD PhD
    Professor of Sociology, Brown University
    208 Maxcy Hall, Box 1916, 112 George Street, Providence, RI 02912
    E-mail: Mark_Suchman@Brown.edu ... Phone: 401/863-2535
    Profile: http://research.brown.edu/myresearch/Mark_Suchman