Soc-jobs-list December 2010

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Tenure-Track Position, Urban Inequality & Social Justice, Case Western Reserve University, apply by January 14, 2011

by Jessica Matteson

*Urban Inequality & Social Justice* *Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH* ** As part of a new university strategic focus in Social Justice, the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for a tenure-track position. Candidates' research and scholarship should focus on U.S. urban issues with emphases on power and politics, cities and capitalism, inequality, activism, or other social justice-related topics. Specialization and rank are open. Qualified applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand or have met all requirements for a Ph.D. by August 2011. Candidates at the Assistant Professor level should demonstrate promise for research and teaching excellence; Associate Professor candidates should have established a significant professional reputation; candidates for Professor should be internationally recognized for leadership and scholarship in their discipline. The successful candidate will have a 2/2 teaching load and be located in a department appropriate to their disciplinary training or field of study. The successful candidate will be the second of several new anticipated tenure-track hires over the next several years in the College to support the university-wide Social Justice Institute's commitment to understanding inequality, policy, and social change through research and scholarship and by training social justice leaders. The Institute's work reflects the University's mission to improve people's lives through preeminent research, education, and creative endeavor. The new hire is expected to directly contribute to the Institute and its alliance-based initiatives. This is an exciting time to join other faculty committed to advancing social justice-related work at CWRU, a Research 1 university. The opportunities and need for research and action on issues of disparity in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, where the economic recession is exacerbating urban inequalities in employment, education and access to opportunity, have never been greater. CWRU offers the student quality and class size of a strong liberal arts college, within one of the nation's major research universities. Applicants are asked to send a letter of application outlining expertise in the field, academic background, and teaching experience; curriculum vitae; a writing sample; and at least three letters of recommendation (sent separately by the recommender) to Marcia Camino (marcia.camino(a)case.edu <mailto:marcia.camino@case.edu>) or to Marcia Camino, Office of the Dean, Crawford Hall, 7th Floor, College of Arts and Sciences, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106-7068. Applications received by January 14, 2011 will receive full consideration. For further information on the CWRU Social Justice Institute, see the Institute's website at http://case.edu/socialjustice/ or contact Dr. Rhonda Y. Williams, Director, Social Justice Institute, at rhonda.williams(a)case.edu <mailto:rhonda.williams@case.edu> or Dr. Jill E. Korbin, Associate Dean and Chair, Search Committee, at jill.korbin(a)case.edu <mailto:jill.korbin@case.edu>. In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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SPEA asst prof quant social science methods - UI-Bloomington, from Matt Baggetta, review begins 1/1/2011

by Jessica Matteson

Jessica, We've got a new junior search just starting here at SPEA looking for a (very) quantitative social scientist. Got anyone looking at the moment? If any Harvard types want more info on SPEA before applying, they're more than welcome to drop me a line. Best, --Matt (baggettm(a)indiana.edu) *POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT** *SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS* *INDIANA UNIVERSITY-BLOOMINGTON CAMPUS** *Econometrics, Statistics and/or Quantitative Social Science Methods* * *Tenure Track Faculty Position in Econometrics, Statistics and/or Quantitative Social Science Methods** The School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) at Indiana University seeks a tenure-track faculty member in the area of econometrics, statistics and quantitative social science methods on the Bloomington campus. Applicants whose training is in one or more diverse fields, such as economics, political science, sociology, and/or statistics are invited to apply. The specific topical field of research is open. The appointment is expected to be at the Assistant Professor level, but a more senior appointment is possible for an exceptionally qualified candidate. Applicants must present evidence of high quality research and an ambitious research program with a public policy orientation, an interest in professional service, and a strong commitment to high quality teaching. The individual selected for this position will be able to teach graduate-level courses in advanced quantitative social science methods, as well as serve on doctoral advisory committees. The Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required in an appropriate field before the appointment is completed. SPEA is a multidisciplinary, professional school within Indiana University committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service and to addressing critical issues of public and environmental affairs. SPEA is one of the largest U.S. public affairs school in the nation with more than 70 tenure-track faculty on its two main campuses, Bloomington and Indianapolis. Faculty members teach required and elective courses in programs at the undergraduate, professional masters, and doctoral levels. The school offers degrees in public affairs, environmental science, public health, and arts administration. SPEA graduate programs consistently rank among the best in the country. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, statements of research and teaching interests, current curriculum vita, complete contact information, and names and address of three persons who could provide letters of recommendation electronically to speahr(a)indiana.edu <mailto:speahr@indiana.edu> or a hard copy to: *Dr. David Reingold** *Executive Associate Dean for the Bloomington Campus* *SPEA, Room 300* *1315 E. Tenth Street* *Indiana University* *Bloomington, IN, 47405-1701** Inquires or questions about this job announcement can be forwarded to Professor David Audretsch, Search Committee Chairperson, at daudrets(a)indiana.edu <mailto:daudrets@indiana.edu> /Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Educator and Contractor, and is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, applicants with disabilities and members of other underrepresented groups./

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CDC/NCHS Open Positions for Immediate Hire

by Jessica Matteson

Thank you for assisting me with posting and/or disseminating the attached positionto graduate students graduating in December as well as recent alum. Feel free to pass the announcement along to other departments. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at lbroughton(a)getingears.com <mailto:lbroughton@getingears.com> or via telephone at 404-328-9850. Thank you again, LaTwanda */LaTwanda Broughton/* GEARS Inc. lbroughton(a)getingears.com <mailto:lbroughton@getingears.com> (404) 328-9850 (office) (404) 328-9854 (fax) www.getingears.com <http://www.getingears.com> Open Positions for Immediate Hire Positions: Health scientists, including epidemiologists or health care professionals; social scientists; or/and survey statisticians Start Time: Immediately Location: Hyattsville, MD (Washington, D.C. Metro area) Employment Type: Full-time Exempt Salary Range: $51,630 to $62,400 GEARS is seeking to fill 3 positions for contracted work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC )/ National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Hyattsville, MD, in the DC metro area. NCHS is undertaking major improvements in the ability of its annual ambulatory surveys to inform policymakers about the use of preventive services and monitor the effects of policy changes over time. One initiative will increase the sample of physicians for the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) to permit state-based estimates of preventive services in ambulatory visits. Another initiative will use NAMCS and the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS) to document the use of appropriate preventive services at visits with patients diagnosed with heart disease or stroke. How to apply Must submit the following to careers(a)getingears.com with "NCHS position" referenced in the subject line: Resume/CV Paper, published or unpublished, written by the applicant Three (3) professional references Note for applicants residing outside of the Washington, D.C. metro area: Initial interview may be held by telephone but 2nd interview must be in-person (at the applicant's expense). Position Responsibilities The contractors will aid in computerizing NAMCS and NHAMCS data collection to improve the quality and timeliness of the data and analyses. This will require designing new methods and tools, conducting a pilot and pretest, revising the methods and tools, training field representatives, and implementing final methods and materials in the two national surveys for calendar year 2012. Increases in the NAMCS sample of physicians will begin with calendar year 2011 and continue with 2012. Implementation will also require rethinking and redesigning NCHS procedures for sampling physicians and visits, relating to the field representatives and providers, processing data, making statistical estimates, and making data files available to the public. Education A Master's degree in biostatistics, survey statistics, health services research, epidemiology, economics, sociology, nursing, medicine, or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree and equivalent experience. Other Minimum Qualifications A valid work authorization or U.S. citizenship and Experience with SAS statistical software Other Desirable Qualifications Training and experience in the analysis of data, data collection techniques, and data analysis; Experience with BLAISE software; and Knowledge of health data systems. Benefits 2 weeks paid vacation Paid federal holidays Health/dental/vision insurance benefits Professional development opportunities 401k available Credit Union Employee Assistance Program 529 College Savings Plan About GEARS Global Evaluation & Applied Research Solutions (GEARS), Inc., is a management consulting firm founded in 2002. GEARS has offices in Decatur, Georgia, and Lanham, Maryland. GEARS provides a host of related management consulting services including: program evaluation, applied research, strategic planning, executive coaching, focus group research, organizational development, employee assessments, meeting facilitation, conference planning, data management and warehousing, application design and development, database development, and website design. GEARS works with commercial businesses and federal government agencies including the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the US Department of Education and the National Science Foundation (NSF). For more information about GEARS please visit www.getingears.com.

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