Soc-jobs-list April 2010

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* **PRN **for Families**/™/*** celias(a)prnforfamilies.com www.prnforfamilies.com <http://www.prnforfamilies.com/> */ (888) 762-5973 toll-free/* *PRN for Families, Inc. is a family outreach program working with young adults and families. We are currently searching for a live-in mentor to work with an eighteen year old young lady transitioning to her own apartment from a hospital setting, needing added support and direction in order to develop life goals. (Harvard Square, Cambridge MA.) We would prefer a sociology or psychology graduate student, with some experience working with young adults and families, if not; we are willing to provide training to a motivated individual. A commitment through June/July 2011 is required. Supervision will be provided face-to-face and by telephone.* *_Basic Job Description - Mentor _* *To provide guidance and supervision, and to act as a positive adult role model to this client. To assist client with organization of assignments and materials, calendar planning, time management, home management skills, and the job application process, to include resume building, job interviews and applications. Additionally, must be proficient in emancipation skills to include budgeting, money management, shopping, and cooking. To assist family consultant in delivering didactic and experiential education sessions that teach daily living skills, social skills, cognitive restructuring, building self-confidence, motivational skills, alternative coping skills and other skills as needed. To work in collaboration with biological parents and family consultant in all aspects of duties and responsibilities. * *_Knowledge Skills & Abilities_**: * *1. Use of a conceptual framework for human development and related problems.* *2. Ability to develop alliances and maintain appropriate boundaries. * *3. Knowledge of and ability to utilize de-escalation skills in a volatile situation. * *4. Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally and use e-mail, text messages, social networking websites.* *5. Excellent organizational skills; familiarity with systems to assist individuals with community resources / special needs a plus;* *6. Knowledge of and understanding of the federal confidentiality requirements. * *7. Ability to provide transportation to the client. * *_Hours/Compensation_**:* *Full-time live-in position (with days free), some weekend availability, days and hours totally negotiable and tailored around students schedule. Time commitment is not expected to be onerous, ability to work another job during the day. We would be willing to consider an internship, if not; this is a regular paid position to include free room/board and all living expenses, a weekly stipend will also be negotiated ranging from $250+ per week dependant on skills and experience. * *_Other Requirements_**: 1.Must be willing to submit for fingerprinting and a background criminal check. 2. Valid driver's license, good driving record and insurance. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Interested parties can contact Charles Elias directly by email: celias(a)prnforfamilies.com <mailto:celias@prnforfamilies.com> or phone toll-free. *

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University of Pittsburgh School of Arts and Sciences Announces New Postdoctoral Fellowships

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*University of Pittsburgh School of Arts and Sciences Announces New Postdoctoral Fellowships* The University of Pittsburgh School of Arts and Sciences is now offering up to eight postdoctoral fellowships in the humanities and social sciences to begin in January 2011. The fellowships are for one year and are renewable for an additional year. Fellows will teach two courses per year, complete scholarly work, and participate in the academic and intellectual community of the School of Arts and Sciences and the Department with which they are affiliated. The annual stipend will be $45,000. We invite applications from qualified candidates in the humanities and social sciences who have received the PhD between December 1, 2007 and November 1, 2010. Applicants who do not have the PhD in hand at the time of application must provide a letter from the Department Chair or the Advisor stating that the PhD will be conferred before the term of the fellowship begins. Applications are due JUNE 1, 2010. For more information visit www.as.pitt.edu/postdoc <http://www.as.pitt.edu/postdoc> or e-mail postdoc(a)as.pitt.edu <mailto:postdoc@as.pitt.edu>.** *The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.*

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post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard

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*Subject:* post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard The Harvard Center on the Developing Child has a post-doctoral fellowship position (see below) focused on how early experience impacts biological and neurobiological development and how this, in turn, affects physical and mental health over the life course. We are accepting applicants from all disciplines. The key factor is a commitment to the topic area. We are will be accepting applications until May 1. In addition to the CV and letter of interests, we would like all applicants to send two letters of reference and a writing sample - which would ideally be a paper in press. ************************************************ The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, in cooperation with the Harvard School of Public Health, seeks an outstanding individual for a Postdoctoral Fellow position to begin July 1, 2010, or earlier. The goal of the fellowship is to train the next generation of scientists to mobilize science, creativity, and experience to improve life trajectories for children. The Fellow will participate in research on how early experience impacts biological and neurobiological development and how this, in turn, affects physical and mental health over the life course. http://developingchild.harvard.edu/topics/what_s_happening/employment_oppor… -------------------------------- Karestan C. Koenen, Ph.D. Harvard School of Public Health Departments of Society, Human Development, and Health & Epidemiology 677 Huntington Avenue Kresge 613 Boston, MA 02115 phone: (00)1-617-432-4622 ax: (00)1-617-432-3755 email: kkoenen(a)hsph.harvard.edu <mailto:kkoenen@hsph.harvard.edu> webpage: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/faculty/KarestanKoenen.html ------------------------------

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University of Pennsylvania--post-doctoral fellow in the Education Policy program

by Jessica Matteson

Subject: University of Pennsylvania--post -doctoral fellow in the Education Policy program Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:02:40 -0400 From: Mark Berends <Mark.Berends.3(a)ND.EDU> To: AERA_DIVISION_L-ANNOUNCE(a)LISTSERV.AERA.NET The University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education (PennGSE) invites applications for a two-year post -doctoral fellow in the Education Policy program. The successful candidate will have expertise in quantitative investigations of education policy. He or she will be expected to teach four courses and to engage in research. We will begin reviewing applications on May 3, 2010, but we will continue to consider new applications until the position is filled. Please send a letter expressing your interest and general qualifications, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to: John Puckett, Chair Policy, Measurement, and Evaluation Division Penn Graduate School of Education 3700 Walnut Street Philadelphia , PA 19104-6216 The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer; women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. An American Educational Research Association List If you need assistance with this list, please send an email to listadmin(a)aera.net. -- Michèle Lamont, Senior Adviser on Faculty Development and Diversity, Faculty of Arts and Sciences Robert I. Goldman Professor of European Studies and Professor of Sociology and African and African-American Studies Author of How Professors Think <http://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog/LAMHOW.html> / / Diversity and Faculty Development Executive Assistant: Andrea Shea: (617)496-5242 (andrea_shen(a)harvard.edu <mailto:andrea_shen@harvard.edu>) Staff assistant: Heather Latham: (617) 495-8697 (hlatham(a)wjh.harvard.edu <mailto:hlatham@wjh.harvard.edu> Department of Sociology, Harvard University William James Hall, 33 Kirkland St., Room 510 Cambridge, MA 02138 Tel: (617) 496-0645 Fax: (617) 496-5794 http://www.wjh.harvard.edu/soc/faculty/lamont/

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