Professor in the Discipline of Sociology and Criminology
School of Behavioural, Cognitive and Social Sciences
The Discipline of Sociology and Criminology has a long tradition of teaching and research excellence and innovation and is seeking a Professor who will assist in developing this tradition. The successful candidate will provide academic, entrepreneurial and strategic leadership, and have a distinguished international record of research with a record of success in attracting external competitive research funding. He/she will demonstrate a high personal commitment to, and achievement in, the scholarly areas appropriate to the position, and provide leadership in developing and maintaining links between the University and relevant external organisations at all levels. This position would suit someone who wishes to lead a Discipline with an excellent, long term record in teaching, an ability to attract students, and a solid and growing reputation in research and grant success. The University of New England is a well established institution situated in the beautiful city of Armidale which is surrounded by world heritage national parks and only two hours drive from the sub-tropical mid north coast of NSW. Recognised as a centre for culture, Armidale is well served with high quality art, music and theatre. The educational resources, from primary school to university, are second to none in regional Australia. Informal inquiries may be directed to Dr Steven Thiele, Convenor of Sociology and Criminology, phone: (02) 6773 2992 or email: sthiele@une.edu.au. Further information about the School may be obtained from http://www.une.edu.au/bcss/
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