Full-time Faculty Position in Sociology Department of Sociology, National Sun Yat-sen University

I. POSITION

The Department of Sociology at National Sun Yat-sen University in Taiwan is inviting applications for one tenure-track position in indigenous studies (with a special welcome to indigenous scholars). The position is open to candidates of all academic ranks and are set to begin in February or August 2025.

II. JOB QUALIFICATIONS

For appointment at the assistant professor level, applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or expect to complete a Ph.D. by August 1, 2024, and should demonstrate potential for outstanding achievement in research and teaching. Candidates at higher ranks should have an established record of strong research and teaching ability, including experience in teaching in English.

Please refer to the following regulations and guidelines:

https://law.nsysu.edu.tw/rule/file/202302141931590067.pdf

III. APPLICATION

Candidates are invited to send 2 hard copies of the following documents, and one e-copy (PDF file):

Teacher Information Sheet for Proposed Appointment (can be downloaded on the website: https://ope.nsysu.edu.tw/static/file/11/1011/img/743680584.odt)

resume, curriculum vitae (including list of publications; the list should categorize the publications, e.g., periodicals, conference papers, books).

a copy of the PhD diploma or a letter indicating the expected defense date, and Ph. D official transcripts (copies acceptable, but official transcripts are required at the time of hire)

photocopy of the teacher certificate if any

research interest teaching proof if any

at least two planned course syllabuses

one representative publication

publication records

two letters of recommendation (mail directly from the recommender)

Candidates in the short list will be invited to make a public speech at the department.

IV. THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Sociology is keen to maintain a friendly working environment for people of different background. Currently there are ten academic staffs, and their researches are nationally acclaimed. For more information about the Department of Sociology, see: https://twsouthernsoc.nsysu.edu.tw/

V. THE UNIVERSITY

National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) is a government supported university, located in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan. There are six colleges: Liberal Arts, Science, Engineering, Management, Marine Sciences, and Social Sciences, and one general education center. Since 2006 NSYSU has been granted by the Ministry of Education through the “Excellency Plan” to gain strong financial support for teaching and research. Outstanding academic achievements have landed NSYSU among the world’s top universities by different academic rankings. For more information about the University, see:
https://www.nsysu.edu.tw/

VI. APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is hired. Please send all the application to:
Poe Yu-ze Wan

Professor and Director, Department of Sociology, National Sun Yat-sen University

No. 70, Lienhai Rd., Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan

Please indicate on the envelope the following: application for faculty position.

VII. CONTACT INFORMATION

Miss Chen

Tel: +886-7-5252000 Ext: 5651

Fax: +886-7-5257-065

E-mail: giosaa@mail.nsysu.edu.tw