The Department of Rural Sociology, Cornell University announces a vacancy for the following position:
Starting date is August 1, 1997 at the Department of Rural Sociology, New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Qualifications and Responsibilities
This position has a 50% teaching and a 50% research responsibility in the area of
International Development with a specific focus on Southeast Asia. The teaching component
consists of sociological theory in the area of development at the graduate level, and classical
and/or contemporary sociological theory at the undergraduate level. Additional teaching will
be expected in the candidate's area of research and expertise. Substantial field experience in
Southeast Asia is highly desirable, as is familiarity with a Southeast Asian language.
The candidate should have a PhD in Sociology or Rural Sociology.
Application
Applicants are to submit a letter of application, resumé, academic transcripts, and the
names and addresses of three references to the address below. Closing date for applications
is October 15, 1996.
Professor Shelley Feldman
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Rural Sociology
133 Warren Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
USA