The Department of Sociology invites applications for an assistant professor position to begin Fall 2012.  We are looking for outstanding scholars with expertise in Social Psychology.  We especially encourage applications from candidates whose scholarship will also complement or enhance one or more of the department’s existing areas of strength. We seek candidates with a record of high quality research and who show promise of securing external funding.  Faculty members are expected to support the college's goals of creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive learning environment.  We invite interested candidates to visit our web site to learn more about the Sociology Department http://sociology.uga.edu/. The Sociology Department also houses the Laboratory for the Study of Social Interaction http://www.uga.edu/lassi/ and has strong ties to the Owens Institute of Behavioral Research http://www.ibr.uga.edu/.  Please E-mail PDFs of materials, including a letter of application, c.v., a research statement, a statement of teaching experience and interests, samples of written work, and three letters of recommendation to Natasha Brown nbrown [at] uga [dot] edu, Attn: Recruitment Committee.  Inquiries may be directed to the chair of the recruitment committee: Dawn T. Robinson sodawn [at] uga [dot] edu. The Department of Sociology, the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University is an EEO/AA institution. Review of applications will begin October 20, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.