Faculty Position in Sociology

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan, invites applications for tenure track faculty of any rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor) in Sociology. Candidates should be able to offer a variety of undergraduate core courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Research Methods, and Sociological Theory, as well as courses within their areas of specialization. The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate students (three courses a year), achieve high standards of research, serve on departmental/university committees, and provide input for the development and expansion of the Anthropology and Sociology program at LUMS. The appointment will commence in Fall 2024. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in Sociology, or a related field (such as Urban Studies, Human and Political Geography, Criminology, Media Studies, etc.) at the time of appointment. Candidates with a Masters degree (or equivalent) in Sociology or those currently in the process of completing their PhDs may be considered for the position of Teaching Fellow. 

Interested applicants should submit a copy of their current curriculum vitae and a detailed cover letter outlining their previous teaching experience, research interests, and courses they would be interested in offering, along with names of three referees, to hssrecruitment@lums.edu.pk by May 17th, 2024. 

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